The U.S. Paralympic Swimming Trials are just around the corner, so we're talking with para swimmer Jamal Hill. Jamal is a freestyler, specializing in sprints. At Tokyo 2020, he competed in the 50m freestyle S9, where he won the bronze medal, and in the men's 100m freestyle S10 class, placing 6th. He was also part of Team USA's men's 4x100m freestyle 34 points relay and men's 4x100m medley 34 points relay.

We talked with Jamal about how he doesn't breathe (much) during his 50m, how he starts, and his foundation Swim Uphill, which is dedicated to teaching low and middle income people of color how to swim. Jamal's work has attracted the attention of the United Nations--he's part of the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth program.

Follow Jamal on X, Facebook and Insta!

Don't go to Paris without your Keep the Flame Alive gear--how else will we find you in the crowds? We've got a new TeePublic store link for your merch needs.

Jill recaps her final night at the US Olympic Swimming Trials--how did the record-setting crowd react to tonight's races (including one women's 1500m freestyle, featuring Katie vs. Katie)?

Also, Mizuno has created some innovative kits for Team Japan's female athletes in certain sports--you'll hate the reason why.

LA 2028 has announced some venue changes, which includes a major shift in the Games' schedule. Plus, some sports are moving out of California.

In news from TKFLASTAN, we hear from

• Hammer thrower DeAnna Price
• Sprinter Kenny Bednarek
• Swimmer Bobby Finke
• Diver Andrew Capobianco
• B-boy Jeffro
• Ski historian, writer and podcaster Tom Kelly

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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Team USA Wheelchair Basketball player Brian Bell joins us to talk about the ins and outs of this Paralympic sport. Brian has been part of Team USA for the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, both of which were gold-medal-winning performances. Brian and Team USA will be looking for the three-peat at Paris 2024.

Follow Brian on social! He's on Insta and X.

Also, Jill is at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Indianapolis, so she has a full report from Lucas Oil Stadium, where 17,000-20,000 people are packing the stadium to cheer swimmers on in the biggest meet in the country. Read more about it on our blog.

In news from Paris 2024, rain is disrupting water quality in the Seine. Again. The Opening Ceremony finally had a practice of the boat parade. And Korea House will be a go--look for it at Maison de la Chimie.

The International Olympic Committee Executive Board voted to have an official eSports Games. This proposal now goes in front of the IOC Session for a full vote, but we could have another Olympic event on the docket.

In our trip to TKFLASTAN, we hear from:

• Track cyclist Mandy Marquardt. Learn about her 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge here.
• Diver Andrew Capobianco
• Artistic swimmers Jacqueline Simoneau, Megumi Field, and Daniella Ramirez
• Swimmers Lydia Jacoby and Bobby Finke
• Listeners Patrick from Chicagoland and Lorry

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

Thank you so much for listening–and until next time, keep the flame alive.

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Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.

Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support

Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod

Hang out with us online:

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