Watch Party: Opening Ceremonies Seoul 1988

With just about one year to go until Paris 2024, we've got to start getting our daily show muscles into shape! We're training with you this week as we get deep into our yearlong look at the Seoul 1988 Olympics and Paralympics by watching the Olympics Opening Ceremonies.

For screencaps of some of the gems from the Parade of Nations, as well as a transcript, please visit flamealivepod.com.

In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have news from:

Pole vaulter Katie Moon
Hammer thrower DeAnna Price
Beach volleyball player Kelly Cheng
Commentator/coach Geoff Wightman
Sailors Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea
And TKF-adjacent news on Caster Semenya

We've got news on the current status of bid-rigging scandals related to Tokyo 2020.

In Paris 2024 news, the cycling road race and time trial routes are out. Team Italy's kit has been revealed (not a bad deal when your kit is made by Armani). Hong Kong won't be holding a 3x3 Olympic qualifier. And you could stay at Pierre de Coubertin's home--it's being Airbnb'd for One Year to Go!

Thank you 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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