John Coates, Modern Pentathlon and Age Limits - Oh, My!

John Coates has stepped down as president of the Australian Olympic Committee. UIPM, the modern pentathlon federation, has selected a sport to test to replace the horse showjumping discipline. The International Skating Union is set to vote on raising the minimum age limits for senior-level athletes. So much going on in the world of the Olympics this week!

In our history moment, Alison explains the Unified Team from Albertville 1992.

We also have news from TKFLASTANIs Teri Hedgpeth, Stephanie Roble, Maggie Shea, Joe Maloy, Tom Scott and Chloe Kim. Plus, Team USA went to the White House!

And we have updates from Barcelona 1992, Beijing 2022, Paris 2024, Milan-Cortina 2026 and the 2030 Winter Games.

Plus, TBach recently got a special honor. Find out what was named for him!

For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1RM

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

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 Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown

 

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