Book Club Claire on Inaugural Ballers (Episode 277)
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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\\u2019s 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:
- Shooter Kim Rhode
- Curler John Shuster
- Nordic combined athlete Annika Malacinski
- Hockey player Brianna Decker
- Former biathlete Clare Egan, who\'s speaking at the Your Future Olympian virtual summit.
- Paddler Luuka Jones
- Listener David
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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