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The medals of the next Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have been unveiled! Whether they are gold, silver or bronze, they will all contain a very special piece of metal that was once part of the Eiffel Tower. Cut into a hexagon, the geometric shape evokes France to the point of becoming its nickname. Also on the same side, thin lines are projected at irregular intervals all around the iron hexagon. Struck rather than engraved, these rays bring relief and shine to a medal that is far from smooth. More information here https://lnkd.in/eRZn98tR Following this announcement, let’s have a look at the medals of the previous editions, thanks to our OSC Reference Document on Olympic Summer Games medals. Available on the Olympic World Library here https://lnkd.in/eRaBMEbv, you will discover each medal, illustrated by a photo of its obverse and reverse, and with a description of the design and the technical details. This document is part of our OSC Reference Collection, accessible here https://lnkd.in/eQ5mkNqV. The content of these documents can be used for non-commercial, educational, research, analysis, review or reporting purposes.

Today's topic is how to make an Olympic Games logo.

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Did you know the Olympic flag has a cool story? The iconic design with five interlocking rings was created in 1912 by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games. He wanted a symbol to represent the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from around the world. Contrary to popular belief, the colors of the rings don't correspond to specific continents. Coubertin chose them because at least one of these colors appeared on every national flag at the time: - Blue - Yellow - Black - Green - Red The white background of the flag represents peace. Coubertin also coined the famous Olympic ethos: "L'important c'est de participer", which can be translated as "To participate is what matters". This phrase embodies the Olympic spirit of unity and sportsmanship. This simple yet powerful design has become one of the most recognizable symbols worldwide, embodying the Olympic ideals of participation and global unity through sport. What's your favorite Olympic moment or symbol? Share in the comments! #Olympics #OlympicHistory #SportsTrivia

To herald the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we have compiled some interesting facts about Olympic medals. How many did you already know? https://lnkd.in/eVH75sEM

Officially known as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, the 2024 Summer Olympic Games promise to be a global spectacle uniting athletes, cultures, and nations in friendly competition. Check out the blog to learn everything about it - https://lnkd.in/dyhpadim #2024Olympics #OlympicGames #Olympics

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

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If you're keeping a close eye on the Olympics and are curious about how the global policy of dissociation from Russia impacts international sports, especially in the Paris Games, have a look at my recent article for Russia.Post. In essence, the situation reveals that there isn't a uniform approach of handling the Olympics among Russian authorities, and the implications extend beyond the group of 15 eligible athletes. It’s far more complex. #Olympics #Russia #InternationalSports