Paralympian Sydney Collier on Para Dressage

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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Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown

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