As a big track & field (a.k.a. athletics) fan, I often get frustrated when people who don’t understand the sport put their ignornance on display. I saw so many comments on social media about Kishane Thompson getting robbed in the 100. That Noah Lyles did not deserve to win. But track has clear rules. The winner of a race is the one whose torso crosses the line first. Not the foot. Not the hand. Not the head. Only the torso counts. And photo-finish technology makes it impossible to make an error. This technology tells you the place and time of every runner in the race. In this video, Ato Boldon, who I think is the best track & field commentator and analyst, does an excellent job of explaining the race.

"Amid torrential rain on July 26th, as boats paraded along the River Seine, Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach officially declared the Paris 2024 Olympics Games open. During two weeks of intense competition, Paris became the epicenter of global attention. Athletes from across the globe captivated spectators, while the cultural and historical landscape of Paris provided an iconic backdrop. Now that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have drawn to a close, here are some key takeaways from the biggest sporting event in the world." Read more of this article by Charlotte Burg: https://lnkd.in/ew_qWq2N #ParisOlympics #ParisOlympics2024 #Olympics #olympics2024 #studentnewspaper #foreignaffairsreview #foreignaffairs #universityofstandrews #studentjournalism

With the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, there is already much to reflect back on through a 2SLGBTQI lens. While there were many triumphs there were also some disappointments. Read our 2024 Paris Olympics reflections on inclusivity wins, and ways to do better in the future at https://lnkd.in/gMbe8QTT

With the Paris 2024 Olympics arriving soon, let’s put your memory to the test. Do you know the right answer to this question? Let us know in the comments section. #ContestAlert #Triviaquestions #Olympics2024 #TrulyIndianAndWorldclass

An event unlike any other. "For the first time in history, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will see an equal number of men and women competing. This 50:50 representation of athletes makes the Summer Games the first to reach gender equality." Additionally, we see refugees within the Refugee Olympic Team making their dreams reality after conquering all odds, representing 100 million displaced people at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Witnessing history! #Paris2024 #OlympicGames #GenderEquality #Forthe100Million #Hope.

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DO YOU KNOW? The Olympic flag, bearing the now iconic symbol of five interlocking rings, was first flown in Olympic Games in 1920 during the Antwerp Games in Belgium. The rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world—Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania—and are set on a white background, symbolizing peace and unity. The colors of the rings—blue, yellow, black, green, and red—were chosen because at least one of them appears on the flag of every nation. This flag was designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, and it aimed to express the global reach of the Olympic movement, promoting the idea of universality among all participating nations. Over the years, the Olympic flag has taken on deep symbolic significance, embodying the values and aspirations of the Olympic charter. When athletes from countries without a national flag or currently under sanctions compete, they do so under the Olympic flag as independent athletes, highlighting its role as a unifier. The flag's presence in every Olympic stadium since 1920 serves as a constant reminder of the sport's ability to bridge diverse cultures and foster a spirit of global fellowship. This enduring symbol continues to inspire athletes and spectators alike, reinforcing the ideals of fairness, ambition, and global cooperation at the heart of the Olympic ethos. Countdown #Paris2024 #OlympicGames

The 33rd Olympic Games are opening today in Paris.   The five interlocking Olympic Rings, created by the founder of the modern Olympic Games Pierre de Coubertin in 1913, symbolise the coming together of athletes from around the world.   The Symbol has over the past century become one of the most recognisable and valuable brands worldwide.   Since 1982, it has even been protected by the Nairobi Treaty – a multilateral agreement administered by WIPO that grants a special status to the Olympic Symbol.   Signatory states are to refuse or invalidate the registration of any trademark that consists of or contains the Olympic Symbol, unless authorised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).   It also enables the IOC to take action against any unauthorised use of the Olympic Symbol, to prevent its commercial exploitation in ways that do not reflect the values of the Olympic Movement: Excellence, Respect and Friendship. Let’s embrace the Olympic spirit of the rings, while enjoying athletic excellence over the next two weeks! #paris2024 #olympics World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO Photo: Alamy.

The tradition of the #Olympic Truce – Ekecheiria – has been to ensure a halt of all hostilities, allowing the safe passage and participation of athletes and spectators taking part in the Olympic Games. The resolution reaffirms that the Olympic values of peace, solidarity and respect are as important across the world today as they were over 3,000 years ago, when the ancient Olympic Games first took place in Greece. #Paris2024