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Описание: Keep The Flame Alive: Prepping for Milano Cortina 2026 & Biathlon Insights

Join hosts Jill and Alison Brown for another exciting episode of 'Keep The Flame Alive,' the ultimate podcast for fans of the Olympics and Paralympics! In this episode, we dive into preparations for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. Hear incredible insights from seasoned biathlete Sean Doherty as he shares his journey to his fourth Olympics and discusses the challenges of racing in different conditions. Later, Deedra Irwin recounts her experiences, including her career journey and the unique advantages of competing as part of the US Army's World Class Athlete Program. We also touch on ticket sales and venue updates for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.


00:00 Introduction
01:57 Talking biathlon with SPC Sean Doherty
03:27 How Sean Doherty's experience helps him on the World Cup circuit
06:10 Why the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program works for Sean
08:51 Biathlon rifle talk and how weather affects shooting
15:02 Training for altitude
16:16 How big of a sport is biathlon in the U.S. vs. Europe?
18:17 The U.S. team's support staff
19:31 The 2026 Olympic course at Antholz
20:53 Variations in snow
22:30 Ski prep in biathlon
27:50 Biathlon relays
32:23 Shooting positions, zeroing in and thermal winds
37:23 What are coaches saying when athletes are on the course?
38:40 What a successful season looks like for Sean Doherty
41:55 Sean Doherty's favorite race format
42:36 SSG Deedra Irwin talks biathlon
44:03 Deedra Irwin on planning out a season
48:16 What Deedra does after a bad race
52:33 What Deedra Irwin does after a great race
55:31 Getting a payday in biathlon
58:31 Training for high altitude venues
01:02:33 Gender equality in biathlon
01:06:57 The best way to carry a rifle on your back
01:10:07 Deedra Irwin on her biathlon rifle
01:15:16 Deedra Irwin on the WCAP
01:22:58 Deedra Irwin on seeing the big picture
01:29:53 Support independent podcasting at Milano Cortina 2026!
01:31:14 Milano Cortina 2026 News
01:31:31 Santagiulia ice hockey venue finally has a test event
01:33:53 Andrea Bocelli to have another Olympic appearance
01:34:44 New Shapers 10K Run during Milano Cortina 2026
01:36:14 LA 2028 News: Ticket lottery registration is open
01:40:39 Team Keep the Flame Alive News
01:46:35 Sean Colahan on shooting Olympic features in Milano, Livigno and Verona

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Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!

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