We travel back to 2000 for another look back at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and Paralympics. This month Alison explores what's considered to be the biggest Paralympic scandal of all time, Spain's cheating in the Basketball ID tournament. Then Jill looks at the Olympic Road Cycling events, which feature inspirational legends, amazing comebacks, and Lance Armstrong.

If you want a thoroughly depressing look at doping in cycling during this era, here's a handy infographic: https://www.sportingintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cycle-of-suspicion-JPEG.jpg

For a complete list of sources used in this episode, visit https://tinyurl.com/sydney2000sources.

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

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It's been nearly a year since we said, "Bonjour!" to the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, so what's been happening in Paris since the cauldron went out? Let's take a look at the initial legacy of these Games!

We look at the money, initial economic impact, audience figures, building legacies, and elements of the Games that are still impacting Paris. If you're interested in training in the sport climbing warm-up gym, check out Le B.O.S.E.. If you want to swim like an Olympian, the newly-built (and very gorgeous) Centre Aquatique Olympique is now open for swimming and so much more. Le Prisme has opened in Bobigny to provide another workout facility that includes accessible training--and para sport research.

Paris also leveraged the Games to rejuvenate some areas of the city. If you're in Paris on July 20 and want to see how that process is coming along, check out the Olympic Heritage Grand Walk, which goes from Parc de la Villette to the Bassin de la Maltournee in Saint-Denis. It's a free day-long adventure with plenty of surprises planned. Register here.

Cleaning up the Seine was another major project, and on July 26, the first anniversary of the Olympics, the city will host a big water festival along the Seine, including a free open-air karaoke session on the Place du Chatelet.

Plus, we revisit moments that really stick out to us as the legacy of Paris 2024 starts to take shape in our memories. What moments from Paris 2024 stick out in your heads a year later? How do you think the legacy of these Games is shaping up? Will they be among the greatest Games of all time? Will they be an economic boon to the city and country? Let us know!

Don't forget! Our 400th episode party is coming up on Monday, July 14 from 8 to 10pm Eastern. Hope to see you there!

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

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We're delving into the sport of wheelchair tennis with American Charlie Cooper, who's currently ranked #2 in the world for junior wheelchair singles. He talks with Alison about the sport and his plans to qualify for LA 2028.

Plus, we also talk with Dr. Thomas Rietveld, a researcher at the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University in the UK. Dr. Rietveld's PhD thesis examined wheelchair tennis chairs, so he answers our burning questions about tennis chairs that we had after Paris 2024.

Follow Charlie on Insta: @charliejcoop

Learn more about the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/research/phc/

Milan-Cortina 2026 has unveiled its art posters. This is a set of 10 works (five Olympic, five Paralympic) created by emerging Italian artists. Check them out here: https://www.olympics.com/en/news/milano-cortina-2026-olympic-paralympic-art-posters-revealed

Also, if you're interested in volunteering for the Olympics Closing Ceremony or Paralympics Opening Ceremony, find the application here: https://milanocortina2026.olympics.com/en/news/volunteers-experience-ceremonies-verona

This past week was Olympic Day, and the International Olympic Committee celebrated by officially instating Kirsty Coventry as the new president of the organization.

Plus, we have updates from Team Keep the Flame Alive - TKFLASTAN has been busy!

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

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