May 14, 2021
Para Dressage Paralympian Sydney
Collier joins us this week to explain how her sport works. From
searching hundreds of horses to find one with the perfect walk, to
the importance of fitness in equestrian sports, Sydney's gotten us
excited to watch her event at Tokyo 2020.
Follow Sydney, her horse All In One--owned by her sponsor Georgina Bloomberg--and her service dog Logan on Twitter and Insta. Also check out her website for more information about her journey.
What are our TKFLASTANIs up to this week? We've got news from:
- Swimmer Mallory Comerford
- Author and Brazilian TV star Roy Tomizawa
- Boxer Ginny Fuchs
- Author David Davis -- check out his latest article!
- Snowboarders Chloe Kim and Alex Diebold
- Team USA "Mom" Sherry Von Riesen
Throughout 2021 we're revisiting great stories from Atlanta 1996! For our Atlanta 1996 moment this week, Jill finds out some amazing things about Blaze, the Atlanta Paralympics' mascot.
We also have Games Updates
from Tokyo 2020, including
our thoughts on Team GB's kit. Are you excited about snacking together? Also, check
out Tokyo 2020's new FANZONE - get ready for some fantasy sports because
we'll have a league in the FANZONE Fantasy
Game!
Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!
Photo credit: Team USA
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