Paris Olympics 2024 Special!
For those who are long-time listeners to the [un]phased podcast, before we became [un]edited, you will remember we had discussions about DEI deeply rooted in triathlon and the endurance sport world. The Paris 2024 Olympics Special is a return to our comfort zone talking about all things sport, including a final plea for a platform to pick Dr. Lisa and Dr. Shaunna up as commentators. Listen in for a mix of serious and fun observations about this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games. Oh - there are NO phases this week. Just top ten observations that you might have missed prior to the Opening Ceremonies.
Word of the Week: Olympism: Pierre de Coubertin had a big idea for sport -- what would the world look like if it could be a better place through sport? The father of the Modern Olympic games has a vision, but Dr. Shaunna and Dr. Lisa consider if Olympians have met the mark.
Top Ten Topics:
Team USA makes the executive decision to bring their own air conditioning.
The Paris Mascot.
Nikki Hiltz, the first openly nonbinary Olympian, 1500m Track and Field.
UK Track and Field trials combined both Paralympic and Olympic trials.
Majority Women of Color U.S. Gymnastics team, a sport historically dominated by white women.
French footballer Kylian Mbappé spoke out about the need to vote and prevent the rise of right wing in France.
Refugee Olympic Team - 34 athletes, 12 sports, 15 countries.
Drug testing and Chinese swimmer golds.
Therapy dogs at U.S. Gymnastics Trials and U.S.A. Swim Trials.
Simone Biles Gets Dubbed as Cocky.
Further Reading:
Team USA Brings Their Own Air Conditioning to Paris
The Paris Olympics 2024 Mascot
UK Olympic and Paralympic Athletic Round Up
Time to meet the USA Women's Gymnastics Team Competing in the Paris Olympics
Lynnzee Brown - first woman to represent Haiti in gymnastics
Mbappe speaks out about Far Right in France
Learn about the Olympic and Paralympic Refugee Team
World swimming body promises more anti-doping tests of Chinese team before Paris Olympics
Meet Beacon, the Golden Retriever Who Had an Important Role at the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials
Simone Biles says she's the greatest gymnast: 'It's not out of cockiness'
