Paris 2024 Olympics: Day 1

The rain put a damper on most of today's action, but that hasn't stopped the athletes! We experienced amazing competitions today and have results and news from: Artistic Gymnastics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoe Slalom Diving Equestrian Fencing Football Handball Hockey Judo Road Cycling Rowing Rugby 7s Shooting Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Water Polo Plus we learn about a French theater tradition that's spilled over into sports, and dish on the celebrities we've seen here in Paris! Don't forget – the only way that we're able to bring you this unique look at the Games is thanks to donations from listeners like you. Please support us financially so that we can continue to keep our flame alive. We have many ways to support us — and if you sign up as a paid Patreon member, you'll get exclusive content! For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Our researcher for the Olympics is Annalee Deabel. Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   *** 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: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://mailchi.mp/ee507102fbf7/flamealivepod VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348