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Today is the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris! Did you know, the metal hexagon in the middle of the medals is actually made from pieces of the Eiffel tower that were removed and saved during renovations in the 20th Century. We want to know, what is your favourite summer Olympic game? What will you be watching for? #olympics #olympics2024 #parisolympics #parisolympics2024 #summerolympics #summerolympics2024 #greentreeoutdoorliving #edmontonlandscaping #edmontonlandscaper

Olympic Snippets - Aftermath Transcendence of ‘Marchand-Mania’ Since the beginning of the #Paris 2024 #Olympic Games home favourite #LeonMarchand stunned the crowds with his performance where he won five medals, #gold in all four individual events and a #bronze medal in the men’s 4×100 medley relay. The most remarkable moment came during the 400m individual medley final, where the crowd erupted in cheers for every stroke of his competition as he shattered the world record, leaving a lasting mark in Olympic history. Leon’s achievements didn’t just bring home medals—they galvanized the entire nation of #France. His remarkable performances united the country in pride and celebration, reminding us all of the power of sports to bring people together. #Sports have a unique power to unite people across the world, #transcending borders, #cultures, and differences. #Athletes from different nations come together not just to compete, but to showcase the best of #humanity— such as resilience, determination, and, above all, sportsmanship. Despite a world too often divided by various challenges such as geopolitics, sport politics, egocentrism, narcissism, sports stand as an example of how competition can coexist with friendship and unity. At the end of the day, you need your fellow human to compete, don’t you? And it is in sports that the world plays for a better, more connected world. #Sportsmanship #UnityInSports #GlobalCommunity #Camaraderie

You are not defined by records, championships, medals, and titles, but by the relentless spirit that refuses to be broken. --- #AthleteTransition #BeyondTheGame #LifeAfterSports #ExAthleteLife #AthleteIdentity #MoreThanAnAthlete #AthleteJourney #SportsLifeAftermath #RetiredAthlete #AthleteBeyond #ChampionMindset #LegacyBuilding #SecondInnings #AthleteEvolution

Who is Sha'Carri Richardson? All About the Fastest Woman in the World Richardson, missed the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for marijuana a month before the Games . 𝑰𝒏 𝑩𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔𝒕, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑, 𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 10.65 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 100 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 2023 ! Shericka Jackson of Jamaica was second, in 10.72, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, also of Jamaica, was third, in 10.77. She was assigned Lane 9 in the final, the furthest outside lane on the track. It’s not a desirable position as it’s nearly impossible to get a sense of the field as the race progresses, and medals are determined by milliseconds. That is unless the person in Lane 9 is leading and has no one in her periphery. Richardson found herself in this position after catching up to Jackson, Fraser-Pryce, and Ta Lou and then passing them with just a few strides to go. With charisma and confidence both on and off the track, Richardson will have all eyes on her as she prepares to qualify for the U.S. team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In the 1988 Olympic trials, Griffith Joyner set a world record in the 100-metre sprint (10.49 seconds), which is still unbeaten after 35 years! Can this record be broken this year? #myworldmyview #olympics #Parisolympics #resilience #youth #nevergiveup #atheletics #champion #trackandfield

We all need inspiration to help us tap in to our own powers of determination. The U.S. Olympic track and field team is delivering it in the most exciting races I have ever seen, from the 1500 meters to the 400 meters and several others as well. If you have a challenge you are facing, even if you are not a fan of running, get pumped from two of the guttiest, never-say-die comebacks in Olympic history. Where there's a will there's a way! 400 meter final (48 seconds of your time) https://lnkd.in/gACcFFnP 1500 meter final (3:28 minutes) https://lnkd.in/g-fNWtqT

Since my childhood, I’ve looked forward to the Olympics every 4 years. The achievements, sportsmanship, dedication, the history of the current games and their association with the ancient games are fascinating and a true joy to watch. However, the seeming lack of value of the Silver and Bronze medals has always bothered me. The Medal table order is only based on the number of Gold medals. For example, were it not for the last-day Gold from the USA that brought the number of Gold on par with China. Based on the current calculation method, China would have won the games despite the USA having a staggering 28% more medals! Therefore, with a bit more Excel and Editing skills in my pocket, I took it upon myself to work out the (true ranking). Hereby, I present you the top 25. Whereby Gold is calculated at a value of 1, Silver at a value of 66.66%, and Bronze at 33.33%. With that, we are presented with a rather interesting new perspective on the medal table. Only 4 stay in their current spot. 11 going up and another 9 going down one or more places. With some of the lower rankings having very significant jumps. What do you think is this a fair way of looking at the table? #Olympics2024, #Paris2024, #olympics, #champions, #sport, #Perspective #Goldsilverbronze, #GoldMedals, #OlympicWinners

With the Paris Summer Olympics just round the corner, team Spoogle dived deep into its databases and came out with some interesting insights. Being held since 1896, the summer Olympics are one of the oldest multi-sport events in the world apart from being the most prestigious. Thousands of medals have been won by nations across numerous sports and events over the years and we decided to create an all-time list of the most successful countries at the summer Olympics. Points have been awarded for each medal won, 𝟱 for a gold medal, 𝟯 for a silver and 𝟮 for a bronze medal. The 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 most successful nations of all time across all event stagings have been laid down based on medal points earned. Some of the insights that surfaced include: -   The United States easily leads the pack by a huge margin as being the most successful nation at the summer Olympics of all time with 𝟮𝟲𝟯𝟲 total medals won. -   The United States have an almost absolute edge when it comes to the sports of athletics and aquatics. -   The Soviet Union have done the best in Gymnastics and Combat sports More details in the attached document. Power of data in sports, if nothing else!!! #olympics #2024olympics #sportstech #sportsdataanalytics

✍ Prof. Stephan Wassong has published a new article on Pierre de Coubertin's vision of the Olympic athlete in the Diagoras journal. The article explores the principles guiding Coubertin's thoughts on the role of athletes and highlights the importance of preserving his vision in the modern Olympic Movement. It provides insights into the relevance of Coubertin's legacy today ☟ Don't miss out on this insightful reading: https://lnkd.in/dcCkgFmA #AncientOlympics #OlympicAthletes #AthleteRoleModels #PierreDeCoubertin #Olympism

🏅 Olympic medals over time 🏅 Ever wondered how the distribution of medals has evolved across different sports and countries at the Summer Olympics? Here's a visualisation tracking the medal count from 1896 to 2024 across the top 25 competing nations. Watch how each sport plays its part in shaping Olympic history as medals flow between countries over the years. A clear visual of the strength and consistency of nations in various sports, showcasing the resilience and competition that define the Olympic spirit. #DataViz #Olympics #MedalsCount #SportsAnalytics

From Neeraj Chopra's golden throw at Tokyo 2021 to the upcoming Paris Olympics, Team India is embracing the motto 'Faster, Higher, Stronger’ with each stride and leap. Let's gear up for another exhilarating journey towards excellence! #ParisOlympics #TeamIndia #FasterHigherStronger"