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Alexi Pappas

Alexi Pappas is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and Olympic athlete. Her writing has appeared in The New York TimesRunner’s WorldWomen’s RunningSports Illustrated, The Atlantic, and Outside, among other publications, and she has been profiled in The New York TimesSports IllustratedNew York, and Rolling Stone. Pappas co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film Tracktown with Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley. Most recently, she co-wrote and starred alongside Nick Kroll in Olympic Dreams, the first non-documentary-style movie to ever be filmed at the Olympic Games. A Greek American, Pappas holds the Greek national record in the 10,000-meters and competed for Greece in the 2016 Olympics. She lives in Los Angeles, California.
Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers)
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Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers)
Bravey

Inside The Olympics: Books to Read for The 2026 Season

Welcome to the Winter Olympics! Arguably one of the biggest global events of the year, the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place from February 6th to February 22nd. During this period, several nations compete for the top titles in 16 disciplines, including figure skating, ice hockey, and ski jumping. As we near the end of the

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