Flame Bearers
Flame Bearers: The women athletes carrying Tokyo’s torch celebrates the journeys of Tokyo’s unsung women olympians & paramlympians and provides action-oriented analysis of the issues closest to their hearts. We spotlight some of our world’s greatest master of resiliency & arms listeners with tips + calls to action for how we can all better stand together.
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Tamara Leonelli (Chile): Spina Bifida & True Inclusion Through Olympic & Paralympic Melding
April 14, 2021
Tamara (Tami) was introduced to table tennis in a rehabilitation center: Tami was born with spina b…
Bonus Content: Flame Bearers Panel Discussion
April 7, 2021
You've already met some of our incredible athletes, but we wanted to provide you with an even more …
Sophia Herzog (USA): Dwarfism & Inspiring Social Change
March 24, 2021
2016 Paralympic silver medalist, 2x World Champion, and 5x World medalist, Sophia Herzog is passion…
Haydy Morsy (Egypt): Modern Pentathlon & the Next Generation of Egyptian Athletes
March 10, 2021
When Haydy won the 2019 Pentathlon African Championship, she became the first athlete worldwide to …
Naya Tapper (USA): Redefining Beauty & Supporting Black Lives Matter
Feb. 17, 2021
Naya Tapper is a leading try scorer for Team USA's Rugby Team. She wanted to be the "first girl in …
Madeleine McAffe & Tanya Beths (Australia): Managing Careers, Health & Beach Handball
Feb. 3, 2021
Madeleine (Maca) and Tanya are close friends who play for the Australian beach handball team. They …
