Little time left before the Opening Ceremony and the friends must navigate through the excited crowd. In the crowd Billy recognises a French tennis player Stéphane Houdet who shares his journey of becoming a professional athlete and the lessons he learnt from playing tennis🎾. How will it help our gang? In the thrilling final episode of "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends are in a race against the clock to catch the thief who stole the Olympic Torch and save the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Will they make it in time to catch the thief? Let’s find out - Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Meet wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic champion Stéphane Houdet! Stéphane shares his inspiring journey of becoming a professional player and building a never-give-up mindset. He also helps the Lingokids friends get through the gate to the Opening Ceremony.
New Clue Uncovered: The Lingokids spot the thief escaping with the torch on a boat across the Seine River, leading to an exciting chase.
The Big Reveal: Who is the thief, and why did he take the torch? Tune in to find out!
About Stéphane Houdet:
Stéphane Houdet is a professional wheelchair tennis player who has competed in several Paralympic Games, winning multiple medals. He is passionate about promoting sports and sharing French culture with the world.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try.

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Stéphane Houdet

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In Part 5 of our mini-series, "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends arrive at the Eiffel Tower, the tallest building in Paris. 🗼 As they climb to new heights, they search for the Olympic torch, encountering unexpected challenges and making new friends along the way. In this episode, they meet Missy Franklin, an Olympic swimmer who made history by breaking a world record. Will they find the torch this time? Let’s find out! Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin joins the adventure, sharing her experiences and important water safety tips with the Lingokids friends. Missy helps the team find a safe way to cross the Seine River in their quest to catch the thief.

New Clue Uncovered: From the heights of the Eiffel Tower, the Lingokids spot the thief escaping on a boat across the Seine River, leading them to their next destination.

About Missy Franklin: Missy Franklin is a former professional swimmer and five-time Olympic gold medalist. She competed in her first Olympics at the age of 17 and has been passionate about swimming her entire life. Missy is dedicated to promoting water safety and inspiring young athletes.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Missy Franklin

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In Part 4 of our exciting mini-series, "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends arrive in Paris and are greeted by a bustling city, vibrant street artists, and some unexpected new friends. They meet the Canadian basketball player and coach, Kim Gaucher, who teaches them about true team spirit and how perseverance can make dreams come true. Ready to uncover another clue in this Olympic quest? Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Canadian professional basketball player and coach Kim Gaucher joins the adventure. Kim shares her experiences of being a professional athlete, competing at the Olympic Games, and provides inspiration to the Lingokids friends. She is passionate about inspiring young athletes and fostering a love for sports.

New Clue Uncovered: While exploring Paris and interacting with street artists, the Lingokids uncover a painting with a mysterious flame, leading them to their next destination.

About Kim Gaucher: Kim Gaucher is a former professional basketball player and the coach of the Canadian Women's 3X3 Basketball Team. This year, she is heading to the Olympic Games as a coach, having previously competed as a player.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Kim Gaucher

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In Part 3 of our captivating mini-series, "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," the Lingokids friends continue their exciting quest with a visit to the gymnasium. 🤸‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Here, they meet the renowned Olympic gymnast, Laurie Hernandez, who helps them uncover another crucial clue and teaches them the key thing one needs to do before jumping on a trampoline! Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Olympic medalist Laurie Hernandez joins the team. Laurie shares inspiring stories from her gymnastics career and teaches the importance of stretching before physical activity.
New Clue Uncovered: While investigating the gymnasium, the Lingokids friends find a map of Paris with a circle around the Louvre, hinting at the thief's next move.
About Laurie Hernandez:
Laurie Hernandez is an Olympic medalist and member of the "Final Five," the US Women's Gymnastics team that won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. She inspires young gymnasts with her stories of perseverance and success.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Laurie Hernandez

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In Part 2 of the exciting mini-series, "The Mystery of the Missing Torch," our friends are joined by a very special guest, Jamal Hill, National US Champion and Paralympic bronze medalist in Para swimming. Jamal Hill brings his expertise and enthusiasm to help the Lingokids gang as they continue their mission to find the missing torch. Allonsy!

Special Guest Appearance: Jamal Hill, President of the Swim Up Hill Foundation, joins the adventure. Jamal is dedicated to teaching swimming to people in low-income international communities.
The First Clue: Our heroes receive their first clue, leading them to the next town on their quest.
Teamwork and Fun: Watch as the Lingokids gang collaborates with Jamal, learning valuable lessons about perseverance and teamwork.
About Jamal Hill:
Jamal Hill is a celebrated athlete and the President of the Swim Up Hill Foundation. His foundation is committed to providing swimming education to underprivileged communities, making water safety and swimming skills accessible to all.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado. Guest: Jamal Hill

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Get ready for a thrilling start to our new mini-series and dive into the first episode, "The Missing Torch." The journey to Paris begins in the charming town of Auxerre, where our friends have gathered in anticipation of the Olympic Torch's arrival. The air is electric with excitement, and everyone is eager to catch a glimpse of the torchbearer. But suddenly, something unexpected happens... 🥁

Join the Epic Quest!  🕵️‍♂️✨
Each episode of this mini-series is jam-packed with clues and hints. The Lingokids friends, along with you listeners, must uncover and decipher these clues to solve the mystery of the missing torch. Listen to every episode so you don’t miss a single clue!

Episode transcript.

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☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado.

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Ready for the NEW Mini-series from Lingokids? 
Buckle up and join the gang on their BIG adventure to France! 
In this exciting mini-series, the Lingokids friends use their keen observation skills to uncover clues that lead them on an unforgettable journey to the Summer Olympic Games! Along the way, they meet incredible Olympic athletes who not only teach them about their sports but also lend a hand in the search for the missing torch. 🏅 From learning about basketball to diving into swimming, our heroes discover the wonders of sportsmanship and the richness of French culture.

Meet our amazing star guests: 
🏊🏾 Jamal Hill, an American National Champion and Paralympic bronze medalist in Para swimming
🤸🏽 Laurie Hernandez, an American former gymnast, Olympic gold medalist
⛹🏼‍♀️ Kim Gaucher, a Canadian national basketball team coach, former professional basketball player
🏊‍♀️ Missy Franklin, an American former competitive swimmer and five-time Olympic medalist
🎾 Stéphane Houdet, a French wheelchair tennis player, three-time Paralympic champion

✨ Highlights of the Mini-Series:

The thrilling mystery of the missing Olympic torch 🔍
Adventures through picturesque French towns and vibrant Paris streets 🗺️
Encounters with inspiring Olympic athletes from around the world 🌍
Fun lessons about different sports and French culture 🇫🇷
The excitement of the Olympic village and the grand Opening Ceremony 🎉

Stay tuned for the first episode of "The Mystery of the Missing Torch" and join this epic quest. 🕵️‍♂️✨

☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app, we have 1,600+ fun, interactive activities, games, songs, and videos to help kids learn academics and modern life skills in today’s world. It’s free to try. 

Story by Rachael Tobener and Olga Klepova. Voices: Robin Reed. Music and Sound Design: Juan Delgado.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.