The snowflame has been extinguished! The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics are over!

We've got the results of the final day of competition, including a hot take on whether men should really be competing in long distance cross-country skiing events.

Plus our take on the Closing Ceremonies and saying a tearful good-bye to Bing Dwen Dwen.

Today's sports schedule includes:

• Alpine Skiing - Mixed team parallel
• Bobsled - The end of the 4-man competition
• Cross-Country Skiing - Women's 30K mass start free
• Curling - Women's gold medal match
• Figure Skating - Gala
• Ice Hockey - Men's gold medal game

For a transcript of today’s episode, visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1Gm

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