Athlete Spotlight: Rachael Adams - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio

If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA . To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.

Born on June 3, 1990, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rachael Alexis Adams has made a name for herself in the world of volleyball. Standing at 6'2", Adams has represented the United States in numerous international competitions, earning accolades and medals along the way.

Adams' journey to the podium began in high school, where she discovered volleyball by accident. She was reading a book at her best friend's incoming freshman volleyball camp when she was asked to join. This marked the beginning of her illustrious career in the sport.

Adams attended Mount Notre Dame High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she led her team to the 2006 Ohio Division I State Championship in both volleyball and basketball. She was a 2007 Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 recruit and was ranked the No. 3 recruit nationally by PrepVolleyball.com. Her high school success led her to the University of Texas, where she continued to excel in volleyball.

During her time at the University of Texas , Adams earned numerous honors and awards, including the 2011 Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and the 2010 AVCA All-America First Team. She led the team with her .486 hitting percentage in 2009 and ranked No. 1 in the NCAA statistics with her .443 hitting percentage in 2010.

Adams' international career is equally impressive. She was a member of the 2016 Olympic team, where she won a bronze medal. She has also won gold at the 2019 Pan American Cup and the 2018 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Other notable achievements include a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games and the NORCECA Championship.

Off the court, Adams enjoys being creative and has a love for all types of music, except Rock & Roll and Country. She admires Oprah Winfrey for living an aware and conscious life and finds happiness in waking up each day.

Adams' journey is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and passion for the sport. Her achievements serve as an inspiration to aspiring athletes around the world.

From exclusive NBC play-by-play action of Team USA to live hourly updates from the Games to original Summer Games podcasts, you can listen to the Olympics stream only on iHeartRadio . Find out more about how to listen .