Keep the Flame Alive Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown

Even though the cauldron isn't lit, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have begun! We've got pre-Opening Ceremonies action in:
Football Rugby Sevens Find out how TKFLASTANI Perry Baker and Team USA fare in their first two games of the group stage. Plus, we can tell you what goes on in the stadium that you can't see at home! If you're still planning on coming to Paris, we'll tell you what to look out for!
We also have an update on our personal safety in the neighborhood around our hotel. What's the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee's response?
Plus, we have many adventures to share with you, including (but not limited to):
Jill hung out with French president Emmanuel Macron Alison got to tour the Athletes' Village Jill went out to Bretagne to visit Doudou et Compagnie's factory that's making the Phryges for the podium, as well as some limited edition varieties And, there's even more news:
The IOC provisionally announced the host cities for the Winter 2030 and 2034 Olympics The Canadian women's soccer team coaching staff is in hot water The Opening Ceremony dancers are no longer striking Don't forget - the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us -- and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content!
For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.
 
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
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Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

 
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We have made it to Paris, but first it's the last of our Team USA Media Summit! We're talking with:
Sport climbers Brooke Rabatou and Jesse Grupper Taekwondo fighter CH Nockolas Badminton player Beiwan Zhang Weightlifters Jourdan Delacruz and Hampton Morris Archer Casey Kaufhold Shooter Mary Tucker Triathlete Morgan Pearson Modern Pentathlete Jess Davis Savner Then we've got news from Paris:
Travel issues What our hotel is like Safety issues with the neighborhood we were assigned to The Paris Media Center and its tours Riding the Wave! If you're interested in doing this, check out Wave in Paris If you're coming to Paris for the Games, be sure to check out the Terrasse des Jeux! Daily coverage starts Wednesday, so be sure to get our Paris 2024 Viewing Guide to help you plan your schedule!
 
For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.
 
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
 
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Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

 
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This is our last Paralympics-focused episode before the Paris 2024 Summer Games start! We're excited to bring you our remaining interviews from athletes we met at the Team USA Media Summit (with links to their Instagram accounts):
Para triathlete Grace Norman Para shooter Marco DeLa Rosa Para cyclist Dennis Connors Goalball player Calahan Young Para powerlifter Bobby Body Runner Jaydin Blackwell Sitting volleyball player Kaleho Kanhelo Maclay  
In Paris 2024 news, we talk about the swimmability of the Seine--someone's one-upped Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo by hopping in the water first!
 
We also have some hospitality house news--keep up to date with House Party!
If you're in Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee is hosting three Team Canada FanFests across the country. Learn more about them here, and if you go to one, let us know what it was like!
In news from Team Keep the Flame Alive, we have a bunch of event results and Paris 2024 team announcements. Plus, some TKFLASTANIs were at the nation's 4th of July party.
 
We'll be heading to Paris later this week and look forward to sharing the Games experience with you! There's still time to get your Paris viewing guide, Olympic and Paralympic travel journals, and merch! 
 
For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.
 
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
 
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We are getting in boats today and going on the water! At the Team USA Media Summit, we talked with Olympic kayaker Evy Leibfarth, canoeist Nevin Harrison and rower Michelle Sachser. All three competed at Tokyo 2020 and have qualified for Paris 2024.
 
Evy competes in canoe slalom (whitewater) and this year will compete in canoe single, kayak single, and kayak cross, which is a new event for Paris 2024. Nevin will be defending her gold medal in the 200m women's canoe sprint. Michelle will compete with Molly Reckford in lightweight double sculls rowing. This will be the last Olympics for lightweight rowing events, and it'll mark the end of Michelle's elite rowing career as well.
 
Follow these athletes on social:
Evy: Insta, X Nevin: Insta, X Michelle: Insta, X  
In Paris 2024 news:
Paris has folded and has ordered some air conditioners. The largest military base in Paris since WWII is up and running. There may be an airport worker strike on July 17. Animal rights groups are upset about OnLocation's use of foie gras in VIP meals. A major performer's been snubbed and won't be at the Opening or Closing Ceremonies. New Zealand has an official Olympic Games Glossary in Maori. Various National Olympic Committees are releasing facts about their teams--and we learn that no one can agree on how many sports there are on the Olympic Program.  
In Milan-Cortina 2026 news, the ticketing portal is open for registration. Nothing will happen for a few months, but we break down the process anyway.
 
We also have news from TKFLASTANIs Samantha Bosco and Katie Moon!
 
For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.
 
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
 
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Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

 
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