In this episode of The Throw Zone, we sit down with Olympian, NCAA Record Holder, and 2x National Champion Rhema Otabor to explore her incredible journey from softball in the Bahamas to the Olympic Games and rewriting NCAA history in the javelin.

Rhema talks with Big Kev about:

• How she first picked up the javelin at age 12

• Her early competitions and regional team breakthroughs

• The pivotal decision to focus on javelin full-time

• The recruiting process and transferring to Nebraska

• Competing at the highest level, mental preparation, and handling pressure

• The story behind her legendary 64.19m throw

• Her Olympic mindset and faith-driven motivation

• What life is like as a professional athlete

Whether you're an athlete, coach, fan of NCAA track & field, or just love inspiring stories — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Big Kev chats with 2x Olympian and 6x All-American Stamatia Scarvelis about her journey through the NCAA and international stages. From gliding in high school to finding her rhythm in the hammer, Stam dives deep into training philosophy, technique transitions, college vs. pro life, and advice for young throwers chasing big goals.

🎯 Whether you’re deep in the throws world or just starting out, this episode is full of real stories and valuable insight.

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Throw Zone!
This week, Big Kev is joined by none other than Maggie Ewen — 2021 Diamond League champion, four-time NCAA champion, and one of the top shot putters in the world.

From growing up wanting to be like her big sister to almost going to college for volleyball, Maggie shares the full story of how she found her love for throwing (even if shot put still isn’t her favorite ). We talk coaching transitions, learning the spin late, training philosophy, her thoughts on growing the sport, and much more.

🔥 Whether you’re a high school thrower, college athlete, or just a fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real talk from one of the best in the game.

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:47 – Maggie’s background & family influence
2:30 – Early years in throwing
4:50 – Competing in high school & going varsity in 7th grade
6:00 – Shot vs. Disc vs. Hammer
10:00 – Coaching changes & learning the spin
14:00 – Why she chose throwing over volleyball
21:00 – Transition to college at ASU
26:00 – Why she stuck with shot put
30:00 – Best street meets & memories
37:00 – Nutrition, supplements & recovery
42:00 – What she wishes she did differently
45:00 – Final advice to young throwers

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