We all know that the Olympics are an opportunity for nations around the world to come together in a friendly, competitive environment and that no one country actually wins the games. But winning medals, especially gold medals, and even hosting the games are tremendous sources of national pride for many countries, the US included. What is it like to represent your country on this stage? And is there a better way for national Olympic committees and media organizations to measure success in the games? Joining us to discuss these issues are Dr. Phillips D’Agati author of Nationalism on the World Stage: Cultural Performance at the Olympic Games and Karen Shelton, head coach of the UNC women’s field hockey team and member of the US field hockey team who won a bronze medal at the 1984 games.
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