Aug 27, 2024
It’s one day to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympics! We are back in Paris, which means we have more (mis)adventures to share with you. We’re in a new hotel, we have a new Main Press Center, and we’ve been to some interesting events. Alison saw a sneak preview of the Opening Ceremonies and has a full report. Meanwhile, Jill checked off another Olympic swimming pool with a visit to the Georges Vallerey Piscine, swimming venue for the Paris 1924 Olympics.
What’s a Games without anyone to cheer for? We have a whole roster of Team Keep the Flame Alive members (past guests of the show), who compete for TKFLASTAN (our own country). We’ll tell you who’s on the roster and what sport/event they’re competing in. Want to listen to their episodes? Here’s a list:
Alison Levine – Boccia
Calahan Young – Goalball
Matt Stutzman – Para Archery
Jaydin Blackwell, Noelle Malkamaki, Justin Phongsavanh and Daniel Romanchuk – Para Athletics
Samantha Bosco and Dennis Connor – Para Cycling
Liana Mutia – Para Judo
Bobby Body and Louise Sugden – Para Powerlifting
Olivia Chambers, McKenzie Coan, Jessica Long and Jamal Hill – Para Swimming
Ian Seidenfeld and Melissa Tapper – Para Table Tennis
Evan Medell – Para Taekwondo
Grace Norman – Para Triathlon
Marco de la Rosa and McKenna Geer – Shooting Para Sport
Kaleo Kanahele Maclay and Lora Webster – Sitting Volleyball
Brian Bell – Wheelchair Basketball
Ellen Geddes – Wheelchair Fencing
Chuck Aoki – Wheelchair Rugby
David Wagner – Wheelchair Tennis
Be sure to look out for them and cheer them on!
Throughout the Paralympics, our patrons will get exclusive content–all paid patrons will receive a special photo of the day that isn’t shared anywhere else. Patrons at the $5 and up level will get exclusive video content. Join our growing list of patrons today at our Patreon site!
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
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