Paddling at the Olympics with Team USA: Evy Leibfarth, Nevin Harrison and Michelle Sechser

Keep the Flame Alive

We are getting in boats today and going on the water! At the Team USA Media Summit, we talked with Olympic kayaker Evy Leibfarth, canoeist Nevin Harrison and rower Michelle Sachser. All three competed at Tokyo 2020 and have qualified for Paris 2024.

Evy competes in canoe slalom (whitewater) and this year will compete in canoe single, kayak single, and kayak cross, which is a new event for Paris 2024. Nevin will be defending her gold medal in the 200m women's canoe sprint. Michelle will compete with Molly Reckford in lightweight double sculls rowing. This will be the last Olympics for lightweight rowing events, and it'll mark the end of Michelle's elite rowing career as well.

Follow these athletes on social:

• Evy: Insta, X
• Nevin: Insta, X
• Michelle: Insta, X

In Paris 2024 news:

• Paris has folded and has ordered some air conditioners.
• The largest military base in Paris since WWII is up and running.
• There may be an airport worker strike on July 17.
• Animal rights groups are upset about OnLocation's use of foie gras in VIP meals.
• A major performer's been snubbed and won't be at the Opening or Closing Ceremonies.
• New Zealand has an official Olympic Games Glossary in Maori.
• Various National Olympic Committees are releasing facts about their teams--and we learn that no one can agree on how many sports there are on the Olympic Program.

In Milan-Cortina 2026 news, the ticketing portal is open for registration. Nothing will happen for a few months, but we break down the process anyway.

We also have news from TKFLASTANIs Samantha Bosco and Katie Moon!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.

Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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