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The Midas Touch, Gymnastics Chaos and The Pentathlon of the Muses
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The Paris Olympics concluded with plenty of drama and last-minute heroics—we’re here to unpack it all, from USA Basketball’s gold medal slugfest to Emma Hayes making USWNT captain Lindsey Horan cry. Plus, a full breakdown of the gymnastics drama surrounding Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal and some Olympic history that even producer Alex didn’t know!
- Read more about the history of the Tour de France Femmes via this 2022 story that producer Alex wrote and – if you want to learn more – check out Kathryn Bertine’s memoir, Stand
- Want to watch the 2024 Tour de France Femmes? Here’s a schedule / TV info
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Read more about the history of Olympic poetry here
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Send us your haikus! The IOC might not award Olympic medals in poetry anymore, but maybe we will! Send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com or leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070
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Follow Sarah on social! X: @SarahSpain Instagram: @Spain2323
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Follow producer Misha Jones! X: @mishthejrnalist Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist
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Follow producer Alex Azzi! X: @ByAle