Team USA Paralympians David Wagner Liana Mutia Ian Seidenfeld

On this episode we're bringing you more tape from the Team USA Media Summit, and we're talking with three Paralympians: Multi-Paralympic medalist wheelchair tennis player David Wagner, para judo athlete Liana Mutia and gold medal-winning para table tennis player Ian Seidenfeld.

 

David talks with us about clay courts. Liana tells us how she had to entirely relearn how to compete in judo after losing her vision. Ian explains how his paddle extender works.

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In Paris 2024 news, be on the look out for a scam involving Paralympic Opening Ceremony tickets.

 

In IOC news, reports are that Toyota will end its TOP sponsorship.

 

In TKFLASTAN news, we hear from: 

• Wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki
• Karate-ka Tom Scott
• Para javelin thrower Justin Phongsavanh

 

Have Kindle Unlimited? Check out our Paris 2024 Viewing Guide for free!

 

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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