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[UPDATED] Vroman’s Live will host Olympic athlete, actress, filmmaker, and writer Alexi Pappas to discuss her new book, “Bravery: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas.”
The event at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, will be streamed on the Vroman’s Live channel on Crowdcast.
The book, Pappas’ first, explores the reality of the athlete’s post-Olympic depression and how she emerged on the other side as a thriving and self-actualized woman.
Unflinching, exuberant, and entertaining, “Bravery” showcases Pappas’ signature charming voice as she reflects upon the touchstone moments in her life and the lessons that have powered her career as both an athlete and an artist – foremost among them, how to be brave.
As a filmmaker, Pappas co-created and starred in the feature film “Olympic Dreams” alongside Nick Kroll, premiering at SXSW 2019. In 2016 Pappas co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the feature film “Tracktown” with a cast including Rachel Dratch and Andy Buckley.
Her writing has been published in The New York Times, Lenny Letter, and many more. She has been profiled on the cover of The New York Times Sports Page, in Rolling Stone, on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and was also featured on the cover of Runner’s World Magazine’s 50th-anniversary issue alongside Kevin Hart, named as one of the two faces of the “new boom” in running.
A Greek-American, Pappas is the Greek national record holder in the 10,000 meters with a personal best of 31:36 set at the Rio Olympics.
She graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and also ran for the University of Oregon, leading the team to two NCAA victories.
To register for the Vroman’s Live event, go to www.crowdcast.io/e/q9peqfci/register.
