In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, TODAY’s Craig Melvin is sharing a series of conversations with athletes competing for the chance to represent Team USA in Paris. Join Craig, along with NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk and TODAY Contributor Ally Love, and hear from medal contenders as they share their preparation, what success looks like in Paris and what they’re most looking forward to at the Olympic games.

Carissa Moore is a World Champion surfer and Olympic gold medalist. Widely considered to be one of the female greatest surfers of all time, Moore is an inspiration both on and off the board. She burst into the world of professional surfing when she was a teenager, and has achieved legendary status as a dominant force in the sport. Moore was crowned surfing’s first-ever female Olympic gold medalist, and will return to defend her title in Paris. Moore sat down with Hoda Kotb to discuss her love affair with surfing, her Olympic journey and what lies ahead and embraces her next chapter.

Scripps National Spelling Bee ends in dramatic fashion, the second ever spell-off in competition history. The winner joins us live. Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamilla and Zuri Hall stop by to tease what’s ahead on the new season of “American Ninja Warrior.” And, superstar Anitta chats about her new album, Funk Generation.

Trump convicted on all 34 counts in his hush money case – the political fallout and its impact on the 2024 race. And, in TODAY’s Five Things, all about women’s health. Doctors share the best advice when it comes to your heart, bones, and more.