It's Women's History Month, so it's only appropriate that our first book club selection of 2023 celebrates female athletes. Book Club Claire is back to discuss Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team by Andrew Maraniss.
We're having a free virtual Q&A with Andrew on Monday, March 27 at 9pm US Eastern Time. If you'd like to join us, please email flamealivepod@gmail.com to RSVP.
In our history moment, Jill looks at a women's first at Seoul 1988: Track Cycling. This story also contains an Olympic first--and only--statistic.
We've got news from our TKFLASTAN. Hear what's up with:
In Paris 2024 news, we're talking about ticket lotteries, Notre Dame reconstruction, and the 500 Days Out celebration (if you're in Ireland, here's where you can register for it)
In Milan-Cortina 2026 news, Alison's got an announcement, and we potentially have a winner in the mascot selection!
The International Olympic Committee has announced its esport series - learn more about the games and qualifiers here.
The International Paralympic Committee has released a new strategic plan to take the organization through 2026. We break down some of the exciting goals they have.
For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-29z
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
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Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown
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Episode 252: Athletics Lightning Round
Episode 251: "The Magnificent Seven" Creators Gordon Leary & Julia Meinwald
Episode 250: Film Buff Fran on "One Light, One World"
Episode 249: Author David Maraniss on Jim Thorpe
Episode 248: Modern Pentathlon with Jo Muir
Episode 247: George Hirthler on Pierre de Coubertin
Episode 246: World Games 2022 - Week 2 Listener Call-In
Episode 245: World Games Recap - Week 1
Episode 244: World Games Medalist John Moorhead
Episode 243: How Do You Start a Governing Body?
Episode 242: Book Club Claire on "Driven to Ride"
Episode 241: Women's Nordic Combined with Annika Malacinski
Episode 240: Paralympic Wheelchair Curler Steve Emt on Beijing 2022
Episode 239: Legacy of Olympic Venues
Episode 238-Erin Jackson on Hear Her Sports
Episode 237: Paralympian and Broadcaster Rob Snoek
Episode 236: Josh Williamson, Olympian
Episode 235: John Coates, Modern Pentathlon and Age Limits - Oh, My!
Episode 234: Author David Davis on Waterman Duke Kanahamoku
Episode 233: Mark Edward Harris on Olympics and Paralympics Photography
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