Keep the Flame Alive

Might Alison have found a distant relative? We're talking archery with Hannah Brown, the chair of officials for the Tokyo 2020 archery tournament. She tells us how an archery tournament is set up, and what she remembers from tournaments (hint: It's not who wins). She did the test event too, so she describes the Tokyo venue and how you can "have a go" if you have tickets to any of the archery dates at the Olympics. [If you do go, and you hear massive cheering for the officials, Jill's in the stands.] Also, this week's slice of TOFU with DeAnna Price, Clare Egan, Erin Jackson and Laura Wilkinson. Several countries have released their Tokyo 2020 team uniforms, and we have thoughts. Tokyo's got great plans for the Paralympic flame, and Tahiti has the French waves. Photo: Dominique Porte/FFTA, courtesy of Hannah Brown DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're back in the gym with U.S. gymnast Jake Dalton, who tells us about his experiences at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympics. We also learn about the strategy involved in the gymnastics team competition. Follow Jake on Facebook, Insta and Twitter. Also subscribe to his YouTube channel for more gymnastics videos! Our Team Olympic Fever Update, sponsored by PinCollector.com, includes the latest results from bobsledder Lauren Gibbs and speedskater Erin Jackson. Bobsled stud Josh Williamson is also in Team USA news. In our Tokyo 2020 update, we succumb to coronavirus talk, and we have updates on the volleyball and baseball competitions. We also learn that the International Paralympic Committee might pull wheelchair basketball from the Tokyo 2020 program. What?!?! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're diving in the pool this week! Mallory Comerford, Olympic hopeful, US National Team member and swimmer for the International Swim League's Cali Condors, shares some tips on what freestylers are doing in the water, so we viewers can better figure out what's going on in the pool (beyond the drive to be the fastest swimmer). Of course, since it's us, we also want the lowdown on swimsuits--Mallory's an ambassador for Arena, one of the big global swimwear brands--shampoo and shaving. We got the details for you! Follow Mallory on Twitter and Insta! The Technical Officials' uniforms for Tokyo 2020 have been released! There's nothing Jill loves more than a good official's uniform, and Tokyo has delivered once again! Also, Gracenote Sports has released its forecasted virtual medal table – we'll keep an eye on the predictions. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo by Mike Lewis, courtesy of Arena. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Book Club Claire is back! We've got a rousing discussion of "The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle" by Kent Alexander & Kevin Salwen. The book covers the story of the bombing during the Atlanta 1996 Olympics and how the rise of the 24-hour media cycle contributed to getting the story wrong. Claire also talks with Andrew Maraniss, the author of our next selection. Find out more about that book on our Book Club page. Be sure to follow Claire on Twitter! Our Team Olympic Fever Update, sponsored by PinCollector.com, features Samantha (Achterberg) Schultz, Clare Egan, and the newly christened bobsled stud Josh Williamson (we did not come up with that, honestly!). We also delve into the International Olympic Committee Athlete's Commission's new guidelines on Rule 50. Rule 50 prohibits advertising—with some exceptions—but it also prohibits protests. We talk about what that could mean for Tokyo and beyond. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're hitting the beach with Olympic hopeful beach volleyball athlete Kelly Claes. Kelly and her partner Sarah Sponcil are currently ranked 8th in the world….although that might not be enough to get them to Tokyo. Kelly tells us all about the sport and how they're dealing with the pressure of the upcoming Games. Plus, the Tokyo 2020 ticket design has been released, and we talk about who might be throwing in bids for the 2030 and 2032 Olympics. Follow Kelly on Twitter and Insta (be sure to check out her videos!!) and visit her website. A little housekeeping from the show: This past weekend, Jill saw Sydney 2000 Opening Ceremonies performers Human Nature in Las Vegas (note: that link conveniently starts on a John Coates shot). Also, congrats to Team Olympic Fever member Dr. Micheal Warren for his first journal publication! Thanks to our Team Olympic Fever Update sponsor PinCollector.com. Collect Olympic pins? You need to be on PinCollector and take advantage of its great pin database! Enough said! We also want to give a shout out to our Patron of the Week, Stanley Yang! Stanley makes a recurring donation through Patreon, and we so appreciate his support of our show! Thank you, Stanley!! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Movie Club is now in session! We welcome our newest contributor Fran Johnson (aka Film Buff Fran) to lead us in a discussion of "Chariots of Fire," the Academy Award- and BAFTA-winning story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, British runners who competed at the Paris 1924 Olympics. As mentioned in the show, there was a documentary produced in the run up to London 2012 that traced the real Chariots of Fire. Also, Listener Don and his wife Liz are watching, eating and blogging their way through the Criterion collection of official Olympic films. They're taking on Paris 1924 soon--and Don says you can see some of the "Chariots of Fire" characters in the film! Be sure to check it out at Sprockets of Fire. In our Tokyo 2020 update, the Organizing Committee has released the 20 commissioned art posters for the Olympics (12) and Paralympics (8). Thanks to our show sponsor RR Auction. Register for its upcoming Olympic memorabilia auction, which features Olympic medals, diplomas, torches, tickets and more! Bidding starts TODAY and runs through the 16th. When you register, be sure to mention Olympic Fever! Thanks also to our Team Olympic Fever Update sponsor PinCollector.com. If you collect Olympic pins, you must be on this site. Show off your collection and find pins you want to add to it. You can buy, sell and trade on the platform—all at lower rates than other online platforms. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Team USA recently aired Season 3 of its "The Next Olympic Hopeful" program in which it tests athletes from around the country to find potential talent that can fill out the development programs in some of the smaller sports on the Olympic program. Skeleton winner Leah Fair joins us to talk about her experience on the show, what it's like to hurl yourself down a mountain face first, and what she learned about custom fitting a skeleton helmet. Plus, there's a new chapter for both the Maranovela and the Hotelnovela, and a nice slice of TOFU! Follow Leah on Insta! Thanks to our show sponsor RR Auction. Register for its upcoming Olympic memorabilia auction, which features Olympic medals, diplomas, torches, tickets and more! Bidding starts January 9 and runs through the 16th. When you register, be sure to mention Olympic Fever! Thanks also to our Team Olympic Fever Update sponsor PinCollector.com. If you collect Olympic pins, you must be on this site. Show off your collection and find pins you want to add to it. You can buy, sell and trade on the platform—all at lower rates than other online platforms. Photo courtesy of Team USA. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Jill and Alison are celebrating the Christmas and New Year's holidays, so that means it's time for another Olympic Lightning Round episode where we hear from past guests. This time we have lightning round questions for ice technician and Zamboni driver Adam Stirn, gymnast Chellsie Memmel and author Roy Tomizowa. Our show sponsor this week is RR Auction. Founded in 1976, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for Olympic memorabilia, and its January Olympic auction is online now, with bidding running from January 9th-16th. Need a belated Christmas gift? An Olympic torch will certainly do the trick! Visit RRAuction.com to register, and don't forget to mention that you heard about RR from Olympic Fever Podcast. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're wading back into the gymternet because we need to learn some of the finer points of men's artistic gymnastics before we watch them at Tokyo 2020. Two-time U.S. Olympic gymnast and world medalist Jake Dalton walks us through all of the apparatuses and gives us more details about them. We also talk about The Dalton, sandpaper—and of course, biceps. We'll have Jake back on the show in a few weeks to talk about his Olympic experiences at London 2012 and Rio 2016! Follow Jake on Facebook, Insta and Twitter. Also subscribe to his YouTube channel for more gymnastics videos! Our Team Olympic Fever Update, sponsored by PinCollector.com, includes the latest results from biathlete Clare Egan, freestyle skier Devin Logan, bobsledders Josh Williamson and Lauren Gibbs and speedskater Erin Jackson. Plus, a nice nomination for MCamp, an honor for Charlie White, and Brianna Decker on tour. And Laura Wilkinson is competing at the preliminaries of U.S. Winter National Diving Champs today – check it out here. Plus, we've got news on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay runners. The national stadium is done – take this tour to be wowed. Paris 2024 has selected its surfing venue, which rhymes with "Sahiti" and is located a fair distance from the City of Lights….perhaps a new novela in the works? Our show sponsor this week is RR Auction. Founded in 1976, RR Auction is a globally recognized and trusted source for Olympic memorabilia, and its January Olympic auction is online now, with bidding running from January 9th-16th. Need a belated Christmas gift? An Olympic torch will certainly do the trick! Visit RRAuction.com to register, and don't forget to mention that you heard about RR from Olympic Fever Podcast. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's a bad news, good news kind of week. First, the bad news: Russia's out of the Olympics for the next four years (pending appeal) due to the continued issues with doping. We've got opinions--and lots of sighs. But the good news is great: We catch up with "The Next Olympic Hopeful" winner and Team Olympic Fever rugby player Lindsey Mayo to see what she's been up to in the year since her win. Let's just say we're surprised where in the world we found her. Don't forget to follow Lindsey on Insta and Twitter to see more of her rugby adventures! Season 3 of Team USA's "The Next Olympic Hopeful" airs on December 29 at 3pm ET on NBC. Plus, we've got a slice of TOFU (sponsored by PinCollector.com) with Lauren Gibbs, Josh Williamson, Nick Cunningham, Clare Egan, Jimmy Pedro and Rich Perelman. And Tokyo's got a new hotel opening up just in time for the Olympics! Maybe Jill won't have to sleep on Dan's couch! Need a gift for the Olympics fan in your life? Become a patron or give a one-time $20 donation, and you'll get an Olympic Fever pin! For a limited time, we're also including a thank you note on a vintage Olympics card. Don't miss out—support the show today! Our next book club selection is The Suspect – get more info on our book club page! If you liked this episode, you might also like: Episode 4: The Next Olympic Hopeful? Episode 34: "Scouting Camp – The Next Olympic Hopeful" Returns! Episode 63: "Scouting Camp: The Next Olympic Hopeful" Winner Lindsey Mayo Episode 66: Touching Base with Bobsledder Josh Williamson Photo courtesy of Team USA. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We often hear the title "chef de mission" mentioned during an Olympics, but what is it that a chef actually does? We get the scoop from Team Canada's chef de mission to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Marnie McBean. Marnie is a multi-medal winning Canadian Olympic rower who competed at Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996, winning 3 gold and 1 bronze. A back injury sidelined her while at Sydney 2000 and led to her retirement. Tokyo 2020 will be her 10th Olympics – she's gone as an athlete, as a member of the media, and as part of Canada's chef team. With so many Olympics under her belt, she definitely has some great stories! You can follow Marnie on Twitter and Insta, and be sure to visit her website. Some of our Team Olympic Fever members have been published recently. Congrats to MCamp for his article in Sport Business Daily and Dr. Micheal Warren for his book review in the Journal of Sport History and new Team NZ blog post. Also, Team Olympic Fever aerialist Emily Cook has taken a job with Classroom Champs, and the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant are announcing an Olympic trials this weekend. The IOC Executive Board meeting took place this week, which means we have another chapter in the maranovela. The group made a lot of decisions together, and we've got the news on that. There's no new news in the Paris 2024 hotelnovela, but there is a new development about the frontrunner to host the surfing competition. This is good--if you can't have another chapter in the hotelnovela, this development is definitely a good substitute. Keep this item in mind until....oh.....about September 2023. Plus, we've got word on the 2030 and 2032 Olympic bid timeline. Thanks, as always, to our TOFU sponsor PinCollector.com – it's the best site to catalog your Olympic pin collection, buy, sell and trade! It's free to join and transaction fees are low. Photo courtesy of Marnie McBean. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's American Thanksgiving, so we're serving up a Lightning Round featuring Team Olympic Fever members Harry Blutstein, Tim Yount and Tom Scott. Be sure to follow Harry at his website and Tom on Facebook, Insta and Twitter. Plus, we've got a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the show--and the latest in the IOC's hotelnovela. Jill's got a theory--and it's a good one! Because it's Thanksgiving, we wanted to be sure we thanked you for listening and supporting us in so many ways. We love being able to bring you this show, and we couldn't do it without your support. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

This week we talk with Olympic hopeful Madelynn Gorman-Shore to understand how the sport of Taekwondo works. We learn that it's much more than just kicking people in the head, it's also the sport of very expensive socks. Follow Madelynn on Insta! In our Team Olympic Fever update, Josh Williamson is starting off his bobsled season right; XC skier Kikkan Randall has a sweet new appointment; and hockey referee Jessica Leclerc is featured in the New York Times. We also have the latest in the Tokyo 2020 maranovela saga. The maranovela is sadly taking the spotlight over other Tokyo 2020 news, including the main stadium being completed. Plus, the IOC's got a brand-new sponsor in AirBnb, which is going to sponsor the Games through 2028. We talk about that development….could we have the makings of a hotelnovela?! Thanks to sponsor PinCollector.com – love to collect and trade Olympic pins? This is the online trading place for collectors! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of USA Taekwondo DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Book Club Claire is back! We discuss our latest pick, Munich 1972: Tragedy, Terror, and Triumph at the Olympic Games by David Clay Large. The book covers the hostage crisis as well as triumphs of the Games (notably in the swimming pool) and controversies (the men's basketball gold medal game) Our next Book Club selection is The Suspect: An Olympic Bombing, the FBI, the Media, and Richard Jewell, the Man Caught in the Middle by Kent Alexander and Kevin Salwen. Perhaps the winner of the longest subtitle this year, this is a brand-new book—it came out just this week! Also check out Listener Nicholas' blog Olympic Rings and Other Things -- he's got a great post on it! Follow Claire on Twitter! Even though Tokyo agreed to move the marathon and race walking events to Sapporo, the saga is far from over. We've got the latest installment of this maranovela, which still doesn't answer the question of who's going to pay for all of this. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Note: Links to products are affiliate links. We earn commissions through purchases made through them, which helps to fund the show. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

U.S. Olympian and World Champion Hammer Thrower DeAnna Price is back to tell us about her experiences at the Rio 2016 Olympics and take some listener questions. Plus, a Team Olympic Fever member is making a comeback, and we've got the end of the Tokyo 2020 marathon/race walking saga (or is it?). When DeAnna talks about "her girls," you can see the love in this video when Fiodorow congratulates her. Warning: You might need a tissue for this one. Follow DeAnna on Insta and Twitter! From our Team Olympic Fever Update: If you haven't seen Dawn Harper Nelson's announcement video, you should check it out. Photo courtesy of DeAnna Price. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Did you know that a 4kg ball has the power to lift you in the air and slam you on the ground? U.S. Olympian and World Champion Hammer Thrower DeAnna Price tells us how this sport works. Plus, the latest in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic marathon and race walking saga! Follow DeAnna on social: Twitter Insta Special thanks to our sponsor PinCollector.com! We've got our very own Olympic Fever pin, thanks to them -- we'll update this with how you can get your very own! Photo courtesy of DeAnna Price. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Olympic hopeful Tom Scott joins us to explain a sport that's new to the Olympic program at Tokyo 2020: Karate. Tom talks with Contributor Ben Jackson about kata and kumite and what to look for during the competition. You can also learn more from Tokyo 2020's one-minute video! You can follow Tom on: Facebook Insta Twitter In our Team Olympic Fever Update, Tony Azevedo's got a new line of apparel, and Shiva Keshavan can speak at your next event! Plus, the saga with the marathon and race walking competitions at Tokyo continue. Is an IOC member going rogue…or Rogge? And Paris 2024 has released a new logo -- what do you think of the optical illusion? Photo courtesy of Tom Scott. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Olympic teams have a wide range of support personnel--including doctors. On this episode we talk with Dr. Cathy O'Connor, who was the team doctor for the U.S. Women's National Ice Hockey Team for 10 years, including a stint at the Torino 2006 Olympics. Cathy tells us how she got to the Olympics and what it's like managing a team's medical needs -- from concussion management to doping, and everything in between. In our Team Olympic Fever Update segment, Jill reports back from her and Contributor Ben's trip to Montreal to do the Tough Mountie Challenge, where they got to catch up with our artistic swimmer Jacqueline Simoneau. Also, Team Olympic Fever author Roy Tomizawa will be speaking in San Francisco on November 6. Here's a link to more information on that event. In our Tokyo 2020 updates you need to know, we have news on: the marathon and race walking competitions the damage from typhoon Hagibis seating at the boxing venue more athletes who have qualified for the Games Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Olympian Chellsie Memmel talks gymnastics with contributor Ben Jackson. She tells what it was like to be an alternate at the Athens 2004 Olympics, then competing while injured at Beijing 2008. Chellsie's still involved in the gymnastics world--including getting back into the sport as an adult. Plus, the USOPC has relaxed the restrictions on Rule 40. We try to make sense of them. Follow Chellsie on Twitter and Insta to see some of her amazing videos and challenges. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's a Bucket List episode! Alison's been dying to talk about the infamous Blood in the Water water polo match from Melbourne 1956, and Jill's wanted to talk about the contentious football match between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia from Helsinki 1952. We get to cover BOTH of them this week with Harry Blutstein, author of the book "Cold War Games: Spies, Subterfuge and Secret Operations at the 1956 Olympic Games," which looks at how politics and history played out at the Melbourne 1956 Olympics (also known as "The Friendly Games"). Hear some amazing stories of the issues with the Soviet Union, Hungary, Yugoslavia, China and Taiwan. Be sure to check out Harry's website for more stories -- and if you're one of our Patreon patrons, we'll have some bonus audio from this interview for our Bronze level and above patrons. Our Patreon patrons also get a first look at our new sponsorship with PinCollector.com. In our Team Olympic Fever Update, the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant are in Tokyo to announce at the wrestling test event. Also, Charlie White and Meryl Davis were on Talks At Google -- check it out here! We've also got a bunch of updates about doping and Tokyo 2020, including this new bus and curb (or "kerb") design. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Note: Links to products are affiliate links. We earn commissions through purchases made through them, which helps to fund the show. Photo courtesy of Harry Blutstein. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Rio 2016 Olympian Joe Maloy talks with Jill about what makes a successful triathlete (hint: think mental game). Joe is currently working for USA Triathlon as its Collegiate Recruitment Program Coordinator. You can follow him on Twitter and Insta. Some shocking news: Russia's worried about getting banned from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics because the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) found some inconsistencies in the samples the Russian Anti-Doping Agency handed over. Inconsistencies?! From RUSADA? Who would've thought! Our Team Olympic Fever update is full of weddings, babies, bobsled results (yep, it's winter sports time again) and an update on the traveler of the month. Plus, the Tokyo 2020 organizers have announced what the furniture in the Olympic Village will be--they're sticking with their sustainability initiatives and have come up with something pretty innovative. We have opinions, of course. Also, from seemingly out of nowhere, TBach unleashes an expertise we'd never guess he had. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's Week 2 of Olympic weightlifting, and this time we're looking at it from the perspective of an official. Dan Kent, The People's Publisher from Weightlifting House, joins us to tell us what the technical officials and referees look for during competition. You can find The People's Publisher at Weightlifting House, coaching at the Warwickshire Weightlifting Club, publishing at Powerful Ideas Press, or teaching people about Eleiko equipment. Plus, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has released its mascots, and we've got opinions! Here are the launch videos: Bing Dwen Dwen Shuey Rhon Rhon Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

The International Weightlifting Federation's world championships starts on Wednesday, September 18, so we thought it was a great time to learn about Olympic weightlifting and what this sport is all about. Joining us to explain it is the Voice of the People, Seb Ostrowicz, host of the Weightlifting House podcast and writer at its accompanying website. Seb talks with us about the two lifts that make up a weightlifting competition: the snatch and the clean-and-jerk. We also talk about: Weight classes, cutting weight and post-weigh-in eating The incredible flexibility and mobility of weightlifters Who to look out for at Tokyo 2020 Check out Weightlifting House! They're on Facebook, Insta and Twitter, and you can find the podcast on your favorite podcast player. If you love weightlifting, definitely check it out because they get some great interviews with top people in the sport. In our Team Olympic Fever Update, we've got news from our team members Sarah Hendrickson and the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant. We've also got news from Tokyo 2020 -- someone's not too happy about changes made to the Team Equestrian events! Also, if you've applied to be part of the Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay, don't hold your breath....there's a ton of applicants. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo courtesy of Seb Ostrowicz. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Olympic athletes rely on sponsors to help them earn a living--but during the Olympics, the most important time a sponsor can benefit from this partnership, they often can't market it. Why? The International Olympic Committee's Rule 40. We talk with Associated Press sports correspondent Karolos Grohmann to learn more about this controversial rule. Follow Karolos on Twitter--he's a great resource if you want to keep up on the IOC. Plus, a Team Olympic Fever Update featuring Dr. Victoria Jackson, Shiva Keshavan and Lindsey Mayo. Also, in Tokyo 2020 news, there's controversy over the Paralympic medal design. And we discover a new way to tie James Bond to the Olympics! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

This week, since it's the long Labor Day weekend in the US, we're bringing you a Lightning Round, featuring our Team Olympic Fever interpreter Grace Hahn, our Kiwi Connection Dr. Micheal Warren and our sports historian Dr. Victoria Jackson. Our team members have been busy since they've been on the show. Grace Hahn has a new ebook about being a global traveler/remote worker. You can also get tips and guidance on travel and remote working from her website. Dr. Micheal Warren, aka our Kiwi Connection, has been busy writing blog articles for Team New Zealand. Check out his latest one about canoeing! Sports Historian Dr. Victoria Jackson recently recently published an op-ed she co-wrote with Andrés Martinez in the LA Times on how to improve the World Cup. She's also had some exciting projects happening at the start of the semester, so follow her on Twitter. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's one year until the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! As we start to prepare to watch these Games, one thing stood out in our memories from watching Rio 2016: What's up with all of those classifications? Along with doping tests, para athletes have to undergo classification tests so that they're placed into competitive groups that all have similar limitations. Unfortunately for the casual viewer, they seem to be random letters and numbers that don't make much sense, particularly when you're watching four different finals of the same distance race. We wanted to learn more about this system, so we talked with Giles Long MBE. Giles is a seven-time medalist Paralympian in swimming, including three golds. Giles also heard people's frustration with understanding the classification system, so he created LEXI, a graphical system that quickly explains what each class is so that you can better enjoy the competition at hand. You can learn more about Giles at his website or follow him on Twitter and Insta. If you've wondered whether para athletes try to work the classification system in their favor, Paralympics Australia recently released a mandatory online course for its para athletes about this very topic! It doesn't happen often, but there's certainly a concern that someone would do this in order to win. Links from our Team Olympic Fever Update: Lou Jones has some updates on his panAFRICAproject More info on how to support John MacLeod's fundraiser to produce his films Jacqueline Simoneau is an ambassador for this year's Tough Mountie Challenge in Montreal in October Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photos courtesy of Giles Long and Lexicon Decoder Ltd 2011-2019. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic test events are well under way, and this weekend they're testing the triathlon course. We know that triathlon is swim-bike-run, but it's really more than that. Luckily for us, the USA Triathlon 2019 Age Group National Championships, which feature both a sprint and an Olympic distance were recently held in Cleveland, so Jill hopped on her bike and headed to Edgewater Park to have a chat with Tim Yount, USA Triathlon's Chief Sport Development Officer -- and race announcer -- to learn more about the sport and what to look for in Tokyo. During this interview, we have a first for the podcast, as worlds collide within our Team Olympic Fever. Which of our TOF members does Tim know? You'll have to listen to find out (or watch this video)! From Tokyo 2020, some updates on the heat and how it's affected some test events. Our TOF member Roy Tomizawa attended the rowing test event and had this to say from the spectator perspective. And there's more fun from Italy, as the Italian government has proposed taking control of its Olympic committee. That's a big no-no with the IOC, because as you know, sports and politics do not mix, so we talk about the potential repercussions....and how the USOPC might face the same music. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're excited to have Olympian John MacLeod*, producer at WitNit Productions, with us this week. John's been working on a fascinating project called "Beyond Bronze, Silver and Gold," which is a series of documentary films that share Olympians' untold stories. You've got to see the previews of his first two shorts -- they're riveting, and really well-told. John's working on the post-production portion now, and he's got a Kickstarter going to help fund that effort so they can get done and in front of audiences sooner. You can support his efforts here - you don't have much time left to do so, though! The drive ends on August 15. We also have a small slice of TOFU for you this week, as well as some legacy news. You know how much we love talking about Olympic Host City legacies. This time it's because Lake Placid is investing a lot of money into renovations of some of its facilities ahead of hosting the 2023 Winter Universiade. Good on you, Lake Placid! We're always impressed at how this town has done such a good job of reusing its facilities. On a different part of the spectrum is Rio. Not the other end, perhaps, but just a different part. The International Olympic Committee released a statement about what was going with the Rio venues, and we spend some time reading between the lines of the press release to figure out what it actually means. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *Or John MacLeod, OLY if you prefer. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're less than a year away from the Tokyo Olympics, which means there's not that much time for fans to prep. Never fear--Superfan Sarah is back to give us some tips on what we can do now. Plus, she's also spent a good amount of time in Tokyo, so she's got tips on how to beat the heat, different food to eat, how to get around and more! We always love it when Sarah's on because there's so much to talk about. She fills us in on what the mood was like at the recent U.S. Classic gymnastics event that she and Listener Meredith attended. We also take the first of what will likely be many "What Sport Are You?" quizzes. This one is based on your Myers-Brigg personality types.....and it was really written for a recent Commonwealth Games, but it's been floated around now too (in case you wonder why "your sport" isn't in the Olympics--if that's the case, how do you match up in terms of shoes?). Of course, there's always more news from the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. Check out its plans for WATERFRONT CITY and a commemorative coin! Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

IT IS ONE YEAR UNTIL THE TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS!!! With all of the celebrations and ceremonies happening in Tokyo and with National Olympic Committees around the world, we couldn't be more excited. We wanted to get some perspective on what it's like on the ground in Tokyo, so we asked Roy Tomizawa to come on our show and give us some insight. Roy's the author of the blog The Olympians: From 1964 to 2020 and the new book 1964: The Greatest Year in the History of Japan – How the Tokyo Olympics Symbolized Japan's Miraculous Rise from the Ashes (spoiler alert: This will be our book club selection in the run-up to the Tokyo Games, but Roy probably wouldn't mind it if you got your copy now. Neither would we). Naturally, we have a lot of Tokyo 2020 news, including releases of the volunteer uniforms and the medals. We also learned something about Summer Olympics medals design guidelines that we hadn't realized. A number of Tokyo test events are underway, so we decided that we should also run our own fan test event -- test out your viewing situation and send us pictures on Twitter, Insta or our Facebook group with #OFtestevent. We want to know: How comfortable is your chair/couch? What's your snacking strategy? How many screens are you watching? Will you have a uniform? Plus, we discuss the possible sites for the Paris 2024 surfing competition (including some choice diplomatic words from TBach himself). And it wouldn't be an episode without some doping news, this time from the world of wrestling, courtesy of the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Note: Links to products are affiliate links. We earn commissions through purchases made through them, which helps to fund the show. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Ever wonder what happens to Olympic medals and torches? Some go to museums; some go to auction and to a collector's collection. This week we're talking to Jon Becker, Olympic auction consultant for RR Auction, who tells us the type of items that go up for auction and how much they can be worth (you'll be surprised to know how much Jill has held in her hand). RR Auction's July Olympic auction is ending, but it will have another one in January. You never know what you'll find, so if you're in the market for Olympic collectibles, check it out. Jill also has a BIG update on her Tokyo 2020 ticket buying woes, but the OS Tokyo 2020 tickets site tracker is worth every Eurocent. Also, check out our Team Olympic Fever bobsledder Josh Williamson (who is not going on "The Bachelor," BTW) on the Orlando Sentinel's podcast. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC.

Book Club Claire is back to discuss our latest book club selection, Making Waves: My Journey to Winning Olympic Gold and Defeating the East German Doping Program by Shirley Babashoff with Chris Epting. Our next book selection is Munich 1972: Tragedy, Terror and Triumph at the Olympic Games by David Clay Large. We'll be talking about it in November -- but get your book now (if you buy through the link, we get a commission, which helps support the show). In our Tokyo 2020 update, we talk about test events -- if you're working on your spectator event, let us know how it's going! Send us pics of your viewing setup and your favorite Olympic snacks! Speaking of snacks....Contributor Ben has been in the kitchen making recipes from a Team USA 1980 Moscow Olympic cookbook. This gem was released before the boycott was even an idea, and it's chock full of recipes from Olympic hopefuls. He's got a new dish every week or so, so be sure to follow him on Insta for that fun (or "fun," depending on the recipe). In our TOFU update, we mentioned that our ice hockey referee Jessica Leclerc is doing Maine's Tri for a Cure this weekend. If you would like to support her fundraising efforts, click here. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC.

Book Club Claire is back to discuss our latest book club selection, Making Waves: My Journey to Winning Olympic Gold and Defeating the East German Doping Program by Shirley Babashoff with Chris Epting. Our next book selection is Munich 1972: Tragedy, Terror and Triumph at the Olympic Games by David Clay Large. We'll be talking about it in November -- but get your book now (if you buy through the link, we get a commission, which helps support the show). In our Tokyo 2020 update, we talk about test events -- if you're working on your spectator event, let us know how it's going! Send us pics of your viewing setup and your favorite Olympic snacks! Speaking of snacks....Contributor Ben has been in the kitchen making recipes from a Team USA 1980 Moscow Olympic cookbook. This gem was released before the boycott was even an idea, and it's chock full of recipes from Olympic hopefuls. He's got a new dish every week or so, so be sure to follow him on Insta for that fun (or "fun," depending on the recipe). In our TOFU update, we mentioned that our ice hockey referee Jessica Leclerc is doing Maine's Tri for a Cure this weekend. If you would like to support her fundraising efforts, click here. Episode 52: The John Naber Swimming Experience Episode 42: Montreal's Olympic Legacy Episode 49: How to Build an Olympic Village with Yvan Dubois DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's Canada Day and Independence Day in the US this week, so we're celebrating by putting together a set of Lightning Rounds. We ask our Team Olympic Fever members five quick questions, and we love hearing how different everyone's answers are! In this edition, we've got sports psychologist Dr. Kristin Keim, Team USA's "Team Mom" Sherry Von Riesen and gold medal diver Laura Wilkinson. Who hooked Kristin on the Olympics? What does Sherry think of the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center's food options? What's Laura's favorite exercise? Find out on this week's show! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Hope you had a great Olympic Day! Alison did some sport climbing; Jill did elements of a triathlon, and we both participated on Team Olympic Fever for Team USA's Virtual Race (we're currently sitting in 3rd place--wooo!). We loved seeing everyone's celebrations -- if you haven't gotten your participation certificate, send us your proof of participation. We'll get a certificate to you! It's that time of year when the International Olympic Committee members get together for their semiannual IOC Session, and this one was a big one! First up, the big decision: Who will host the 2026 Winter Olympics? Spoiler alert (in case you haven't heard the celebrations all the way where you are): It's Milan-Cortina. Jill watched the bid presentations, and boy, did Stockholm-Åre have a sound plan guided by the IOC's New Norm/Sustainability push. However, as Alison pointed out, Milan-Cortina had more support the whole way through, and they had the government guarantees. What do you think matters more to the voting members? Also at the session, The IOC celebrated its 125th anniversary by inaugurating its brand new headquarters, the Olympic House. Speaking of sustainability, the IOC could not stop talking about how sustainable the building is--and we have to say, it is pretty cool. Check it out here. And check out the fancy guards here. The additional sports for Paris 2024 are one step closer to being added to the program. They are: Skateboarding Surfing Sport Climbing Breaking While we'll get to experience the first three at Tokyo 2020, Breaking will be a first--and sure, everyone's talking about that dance sport now, but what really grabbed our attention was where the surfing competition could possibly take place. We've learned many other things during this IOC Session, including: The bidding process for hosting the Games will change again The IOC has its own broadcasting awards AIBA, while not running the boxing tournament at Tokyo 2020, will be putting together the pool of officials. Anyone see a problem there? WADA is going through the RUSADA samples they finally got a hold of. It's not going to be pretty. Tokyo 2020 tickets are on many people's minds right now. Jill and Contributor Ben snagged a few of the ones they requested. If you didn't get everything you want to see, there will be more opportunities. One way to stay on top of them is to subscribe to this bot, which will email you whenever a flash sale occurs. Also, the U.S. Olympic Committee has officially changed its name to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. This is a big, visible step to becoming a more inclusive organization--hooray! Episode 2: Who Wants to Host? Episode 41: Wait, What Goes into an Olympic Bid? Episode 89: Ken Hanscom on Traveling to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Team USA sport climber and Team Olympic Fever member Josh Levin is back on the show to talk about his involvement with the sport since age 4 and training for the Tokyo Olympics. He also tells us which countries to watch out for at the Games. One of the other topics we talked about was moving up from the junior to senior ranks, and Jill was surprised to hear that Josh thought it was less stressful for him once he moved up. Josh also lays on some good wisdom about assessing your involvement in the sport and having an identity beyond your sport. Follow Josh online: Website Twitter Facebook Insta LinkedIn In our Team Olympic Fever Update, we mentioned that the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant have a new audio series called "Countdown to Nur-Sultan," consisting of 2-minute profiles of 100 wrestlers you'll see at the Senior World Wrestling Champs (held this year in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan). Jason told us that many of these people will also be at Tokyo 2020, so this is a great way to get to know the athletes (and hey, it's the dulcet tones of Jason Bryant--why else would you need to listen?). This Sunday, June 23, is Olympic Day! Get out and do something sporty -- take a pic and post it on social with the hashtags #OlympicDay and #OFOD. We'll send you a participation certificate. You can also be part of Team Olympic Fever Podcast on Team USA's challenge (open to anyone, anywhere!) -- sign up here, become part of our team and complete 3 miles by the end of the month to earn another certificate. We've got several listeners on our team and are doing well on the leaderboard, but we need you to continue our stride! We also have a ton of news about Tokyo 2020, including: The rowing facility is open Look out for plastic bag fees A very cool project called Flower Lane to make going through security more pleasant Applications for Torch Relay Torchbearers are open! Let us know if you apply! The USA Oreo Truck is on tour Team GB has released a fun Travel to Tokyo program (some of us in the Facebook Group are doing it -- join us!) Georgio Armani showed off Team Italy's track suits at a recent fashion show. What do you think of them? Alison has opinions. Episode 74: Josh Levin on Olympic Sport Climbing Episode 76: Tokyo 1964 vs. Tokyo 2020 Episode 66: Touching Base with Josh Williamson DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It might still be a year away, but it's not too early to start planning your trip to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This week we're talking with Ken Hanscom, COO of Ticket Manager and a recognized expert in ticketing, corporate sponsorships, traveling to and experiencing the Olympic Games. Ken tells us about the ticketing process, when to start looking for flights and hotel rooms and what else you can do in Tokyo during the Olympics if you don't happen to get tickets (three word clue: Heineken Holland House). We'll have Ken back on the show closer to the Games for some more Olympic travel tips. You can also follow him on Twitter and Insta, and his company is on Twitter as well. Ken mentioned a Facebook Group for people traveling and offering tips. It's called Tokyo 2020 Olympics Planning - Summer Games - July 24 - August 9, 2020. If you're looking for a hotel room, you might want to look to the seas. As we mention in our Tokyo 2020 Update segment, some cruise lines will have ships docked in the area and will be renting them out like hotels. If you stay in one, we'd love to hear about it! Don't forget that Olympic Day is coming up! In the US, you can find activities near you through the US Olympic Committee's dedicated webpage. Everyone's invited to take part in the USOC's Virtual Race. We're doing it -- we'd love to see you sign up too! You can also choose to do something sporty, take a photo of yourself doing it, use the hashtags #OFOD and #OlympicDay and post it on social or in our Facebook Group. We'll send you a classy Olympic Fever participation certificate via email! Thanks as always to our Patrons -- listener financial contributions help keep our flame alive. We spend about 20-25 hours on each episode, and patron donations ensure that we can continue this effort and have the resources to do even more as we get closer to Tokyo 2020. Join now and get exclusive benefits!

At the International Olympic Committee Executive Board meeting a couple of weeks ago, the IOC Evaluation Commission for the Olympic Winter Games 2026 presented a report of its site visits. This large presentation shares details about each bid and sums up some of the important areas the IOC membership should consider when voting for a city (or in this case, region) to host the Games. In the first corner, we Milan-Cortina, Italy. They're passionate! They've got the backing of multiple government entities that have promised the money! They've got experience hosting a lot of winter sport World Cups and Championships! They also have no sliding track for bobsled, skeleton and luge. In the opposite corner, we have Stockholm-Åre, Sweden, a regional bid that includes the sliding track in Latvia (so they don't have to spend the money to build one) and a huge tradition and love of winter sports, but--and this is a big but--they aren't getting any government funding, and they haven't signed the Host City contract, which could be a very big deal for a group that abides by protocols. This week we attempt to figure out which way the IOC will go. Will they choose passion (and perhaps an over-budget Games), or will they choose a bid that could be solid, but isn't quite as enthusiastic? We'll find out on June 24, at the next IOC Session. We've also got some Team Olympic Fever updates from Jacqueline Simoneau and John Nabor. Plus, some news for Olympics fans who live in Pittsburgh: The TV show "Manhunt: Lone Wolf," about the 1996 Olympic bombing, is looking for extras. Find out here how you can be cast. As always, we'd like to thank our Patreon patrons, whose financial support goes a long way into keeping our flames alive. You can help us do more by joining the patron ranks -- click through to find out how. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Recently, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that women who compete in the 400m, 800m and 1500m in athletics (track & field) may not have testosterone levels above a certain limit. This limit seemingly targets runner Caster Semenya, a South African Olympic gold medalist in the 800m, who is a woman with elevated levels of testosterone and runs these exact 3 races. Any woman who's been around a while knows this certainly seems like another way your gender is being kept down. So we decided to have a historian on to talk about this case and other ways gender and sex have been discriminated against throughout Olympic history. Dr. Victoria Jackson, a lecturer at the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University joins us to talk about the gender parades of the past; the line of thinking that believes extra testosterone only helps runners in these 3 races and no other track & field events; and the recent media discussions of elite athletes not being paid by sponsors when they have children. Dr. Jackson also understands the world of athletics well, as she's a former NCAA champion in the 10,000m and competed professionally. She still holds Arizona State's record in the 5000m, which she set in 2006. Follow Dr. Jackson on Twitter! Some of the articles we talk about (or don't quite get to, but are great reading for this topic): "The Decadelong Humiliation of Caster Semenya" - Dr. Jackson "Starfish Girl" by Maureen McHugh - This is a sci-fi story about body altering in gymnastics "How Should Officials Decide When Cutting-Edge Medical Interventions for Athletes Cross the Line?" - Dr. Jackson's response to this story "I was sore about losing to Caster Semenya. But this decision against her is wrong." - Madeline Pape The Caster Semenya case isn't over though--as we drop this episode, she's appealing the CAS decision with the Swiss Federal Tribunal. We'll keep an eye on this. In other Olympic news, the IOC Executive Board is going to recommend that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics should have a boxing tournament -- but that the embattled, scandal-ridden AIBA not be the federation in charge of it. We've got the details on this ongoing saga. Thanks, as always, to our Patreon patrons for making this episode possible. You too can become a patron and voice your support for the show! Episode 14: Ski Jumping and Lady Parts Episode 33: Cross-Country Skiing Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall No uteruses were harmed in the making of this episode. Photo courtesy of Dr. Victoria Jackson. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We love the fact that we have listeners from all over the world, and while we do love Team USA, we are also really happy when we can bring a different country's perspective to our show. Today we're talking about New Zealand and what participating in the Olympics means for its national identity. Our guest is Dr. Micheal Warren, an adjunct research fellow at Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. We talk with Micheal about New Zealand's place in Olympic history--and it has a pretty prominent one for being a small country--how the stance "politics and sport don't mix" changes at one's convenience, and how a "disastrous" Olympic performance has changed the way the government funds athletes. We also talked about the cultural elements within Team New Zealand and its "Earn the Fern" program. Micheal gives us some things to notice about Team NZ during an Opening Ceremonies and explains their symbolism. And we get into haka talk. A haka is Maori war dance that's used in ceremonies, celebrations and as challenges. Most notably, the All Blacks, the national rugby team, are famous for their pre-match hakas. You might see them at the Olympics too -- Micheal tells us when to look for them. He mentions how Kiwi fans performed a haka for gold medalist Sarah Ulmer at Athens 2004. You can see her reaction here. Now, Jill loves a good haka, so this episode has encouraged her to go down a YouTube rabbit hole. Here are some of her favorites (excuse her while she grabs a Kleenex--she gets pretty emotional watching them): A haka for Queen Elizabeth II An epic All Blacks haka The farewell haka for Mr. John Adams New Zealand vs. USA at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup New Zealand men's rugby at Rio 2016 If you've got a favorite haka, send it to us! We're at [email protected] (just don't send that wedding one -- that one really makes Jill cry). But back to our guest. Micheal's dissertation about the Olympics and national identity is a great read. You can find it here. You can also follow him on Twitter to keep up with the news on New Zealand's Olympic efforts. If you liked this episode, you may also like: Episode 42: Montreal's Olympic Legacy Episode 70: Archiving the Olympics with Teri Hedgpeth DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We've been working on getting into equestrian events and thought, Well, why don't we start with how horses actually get to the Olympics? In this episode we're joined by Martin Atock, Managing Director at Peden Bloodstock, the firm that's been transporting horses to the Olympics since Montreal 1976. Martin tells us the incredible amount of logistical work that's involved and what it's like for a horse to fly on an airplane. You can learn more about Peden Bloodstock at its website, and its Facebook page has great videos showing them in action with the horses. This episode is also chock full of fun facts, including Taiwan government ministers making promises of snacks if Taiwan gets 4 golds in Tokyo. We don't get it either (we obviously missed an earlier story that explains more), but we'd certainly be in line for them if it happens. Alison's on snack watch! We also talk legacy -- Jill's got another Olympic swimming pool to put on her list, and we discuss what responsibilities international federations have in ensuring the legacy of Olympic venues. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

The US Olympic Committee's training facility in Colorado Springs plays hosts to hundreds of athletes every year. Some spend a week or two on campus for special training; others live there year round. To make sure the athletes are getting everything they need, the USOC relies on Sherry Von Riesen, athlete services coordinator -- or better known as Team Mom. In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we learn more about how she helps the athletes become their best. We've also got a lot of Team Olympic Fever news on the docket and some Tokyo 2020 updates (hint: Some International Federations aren't happy with what's going on). DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

It's time for another Olympic Fever Book Club episode, which means a great conversation with our friend Book Club Claire! Today we're talking about "The Second Mark: Courage, Corruption, and the Battle for Olympic Gold" by Joy Goodwin. This book documents the judging scandal around the 2002 Olympic pairs figure skating competition, which resulted in a whole new system of judging. If you want to see these pairs' programs from Salt Lake City 2002, we've got them right here: Salé & Pelletier - short: https://youtu.be/h_Zsq2uwND0 long program: https://youtu.be/BjY_LtNtVDc Berezhnaya & Sikhardulize - short: https://youtu.be/dAJUcgMZMO4 long program: https://youtu.be/E4S7c9s56A4 Shen & Zhao - short: https://youtu.be/FXZayW_DFYg long: https://youtu.be/iIdqjryYbQI Here's Berezhnaya & Sikhardulize's Chaplin program. And, for good measure, we've got some "Battle of the Blades" action -- both Jamie Salé and David Pelletier were on the show on "Battle of the Blades," which is coming back to TV this fall! Speaking of scandals, there's a new development in the Russian doping scandal, so we bring you up to speed on that and learn about an opportunity Jill could be uniquely qualified for. We also have some exciting updates on our Team Olympic Fever members Meagan Duhamel, Jacqueline Simoneau and Nick Cunningham. Our next Book Club book will be Shirley Babshoff's Making Waves: My Journey to Winning Olympic Gold and Defeating the East German Doping Program. We're excited to have the opportunity to explore the East German doping scandal (speaking of doping scandals....), so we're looking forward to this read. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

The Lightning Round is back! We pose the same questions to our guests; you'll be fascinated by their answers. This time we're joined by the dulcet tones of wrestling announcer Jason Bryant, sustainability expert Matthew Campelli (or, as we prefer to call him, MCamp) and U.S. Olympic Committee archivist Teri Hedgpeth. We also have some information on tickets for Tokyo 2020.....or at least a sympathetic article on how confusing the process is. That said, if you're living in Japan, your ticket lottery application opens on May 9. For the rest of the world, tickets will be available through an authorized reseller in June. The Tokyo 2020 website has more info on that whole process. If you like the show, share it with a friend. We're always looking for more Olympic fans to add to the fold. Thanks for tuning in, and keep the flame alive! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Professional athletes make a boatload of money, right? Well, not most American Olympians. They rely on agents like this week's guest Jesse Lichtenberg, founder of JL Management, to help them get exposure to their sport and their endeavors -- and hopefully land some deals that will lift them above the poverty line. Jesse talks with us about being an agent to sliders--luge, bobsled and skeleton--and what you need to be a successful agent (hint: killer negotiating skills are just part of the puzzle. Sharpies and peanut M&Ms are also key). You can find more information about Jesse's company, at JL Management, and follow her on Twitter. Also in this week's news, the event session schedule for Tokyo 2020 has been released -- and some events really benefit the US prime time TV viewers. If you'd like to hire Team Olympic Fever member John Shuster to send a greeting to your loved one, check out his profile on Cameo. And, here's more info about the Paralympics' first video game! Finally, a big thank you to our Patreon patrons -- we couldn't do the show without you! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

This week we wondered just how well the IOC is doing in its sustainable initiatives -- they talk the talk, but are they walking the walk? To help us understand the issues better, we're joined by Matthew Campelli, editor of The Sustainability Report, an online publication that looks at sports and the ways major events and teams are adding sustainable elements to combat climate change and improve working conditions around the world. Matthew tells us when the IOC's and various Games Organizing Committees sustainability efforts really got off the ground and shares some of the interesting ways the Olympics is trying to have less of an impact on the earth. Be sure to check out The Sustainability Report on Twitter and follow their continued coverage of this topic. You can follow Matthew on Twitter as well! Also this week, we've got the Uncle Yoshi moment that broke the prime minister's back, and some news from Team Olympic Fever! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

Download this episode! This week we're talking with another Gamesmaker -- the people behind the scenes who keep things running. At the International Shooting Sports Federation, for decades that woman has been Grace Hahn, the Executive Assistant to the Federation President, who has also been a member of the IOC. Grace dishes on what the Olympics are like from the federation side and what it's like to interpret some of the tougher conversations that happen at the Olympics. Grace has a blog with her travel adventures--subscribe for exclusive content (and sometimes giveaways)! You can also follow her on Twitter, Insta and Facebook. In Team Olympic Fever news, Clare Egan is up for Team USA's Best of March. Vote here through April 8! "The Next Olympic Hopeful" is back (presented by Milk Life) -- get more information and register here! Team Canada is also looking for their next generation of Olympians and are conducting a nationwide search through RBC Training Ground. They're having tons of tryouts, so be on the lookout for yours! Don't forget about our Book Club Selection -- have you gotten your copy yet? If not, support the show by getting it through Amazon. We'll be talking about the book at the end of April/beginning of May. DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

The International Olympic Committee's Executive Board met for a couple of days this week. We give you the lowdown on their agenda (warning: there is breakdancing talk). Plus, we've got a huge slice of TOFU, including your opportunity to meet biathlete Clare Egan this weekend in Jericho, VT at a clinic for girls that's designed to introduce them to the sport. Also, USA Cycling has set up a fund in honor of recently deceased cyclist Kelly Catlin. You can learn more about it here. Don't forget that our book club will be meeting at the end of April/early May. You can get your copy of our latest title here (and hey, when you shop through our Amazon links, your purchases help support the show and give us the budget to do more things for you. We really appreciate it!). Photo: IOC DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

After the tragic death of Olympian Kelly Catlin, we wanted to talk to someone about sports psychology and try to understand some of the mental challenges elite athletes face. Sport and Performance Psychologist Dr. Kristin Keim of Keim Performance Consulting joins us to explain the field of sports psychology, how athletes use it for improving performance, and how they use it when it's time to retire. You can find Kristin at Keim Performance Consulting and follow her online: Facebook Insta LinkedIn Medium Twitter Lots of news from Tokyo 2020 this week! Let's get the bad/ugly out of the way: The Head of the Japan Olympic Committee is stepping down due to allegations of bribery when Tokyo was bidding to win the 2020 Games. Sigh. The good news is that Tokyo 2020 has released its torch and torch relay design--and both are fantastic! Only a year to go before the torch relay starts! Plus, we have tons of news from Team Olympic Fever! Don't forget to pick up our latest Book Club selection: The Second Mark: Courage, Corruption and the Battle for Olympic Gold by Joy Goodwin. Thanks as always to our fabulous patrons--earn your medal by joining our Patreon family! DISCLAIMER: OLYMPIC® is a trademark of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ("USOPC"). Any use of OLYMPIC® in the Olympic Fever podcast is strictly for informational and commentary purposes. The Olympic Fever podcast is not an official podcast of the USOPC. The Olympic Fever podcast is not a sponsor of the USOPC, nor is Olympic Fever associated with or endorsed by USOPC in any way. The content of Olympic Fever podcast does not reflect the opinions, standards, views, or policies of the USOPC, and the USOPC in no way warrants that content featured in Olympic Fever is accurate.

We're less than 500 days away from the start of Tokyo 2020, so we thought it would be fun to look back at the last Games held in Tokyo and compare the two. Tokyo 1964 was special for many advances, both for the Games and for the country of Japan–it's interesting to note those changes and wonder how we'll experience with the next Summer Games. Plus, we have a lot of TOFU (which includes Jill, surprisingly), as well as other Olympic news, including this Kickstarter about a Munich 1972 design book. Don't forget to support the show–there's not that much time before Tokyo 2020, and we'd like to have the resources to do more great things with this podcast. We appreciate all the support we get so very much!