We are excited to talk with Doug Levy, author of the book Hero Redefined: Profiles of Olympic Athletes Under the Radar. The book contains amazing stories you may not have known – or athletes who for some reason or another, made our collective conscious for a Games and then fell off the radar. We talk with Doug about some of those stories.

Learn more about Doug and the book at his website, and follow him on:

• Insta: @doug.levy.author
• Facebook: Doug Levy Author
• LinkedIn: Douglas Levy

Plus, news from Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028, the International Olympic Committee and Team Keep the Flame Alive.

Also, Super Fan Sarah joins us to review the new exhibit Game Changer: United by Sport at the George W. Bush Presidential Library.

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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