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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.

Paris 2024 is nearly over 🏸 What exactly have the organisers put in place to make this the most sustainable Olympic Games in history? 🤔 Watch on to find out some of the IOC's efforts 👇 #Olympics #OlympicGames #Paris2024

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

"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

#OLYMPIC #MEDALS have #INTERESTING #OUTLIERS First look at all-history overview of Golden Medalist does not poke your eye too much. #USA, #RUSSIA (when combined with USSR) and #GERMANY (when combined with E. Germany), #UK and #CHINA are likely targets for top scorers. But realizing that these are Summer-Games stats there are also quite some interesting outliers? #Hungary in top 10 might not be your guess. Even more eye-popping is #Finland, which is 5-million-inhabitans country with climate featuring rather winter sports than summer feats. Beating even #Canada that has similar climate and much larger population. In this regard also #Cuba’s position is pretty remarkable in international context. Let´s see how #Paris #Olympic #games will alter this chart. Enjoy Olympic times.

Check out this insightful piece by Michael Papanek on the ways in which Generations For Peace USA shares Olympics values and promotes peace through sport.

We are talking about the history and evolution of the Olympics on Medium, from Ancient Greece to #Paris2024. Please join us there, we post articles that are not behind the paywall, like this one. #olympics2024 #olympics #athlethics #sports

What is the best (and worst) Olympic torch in history? In the Olympic Games, the torch symbolizes the continuity and unity of the Games. It is part of the Olympic Torch Relay, a tradition that began in 1936: the torch is lit in Olympia, Greece, and then carried by runners across various locations until it reaches the host city. This relay connects the ancient Olympic traditions with the modern Games, representing peace and the global spirit of the Olympics. The flame remains lit throughout the duration of the Games, symbolizing the enduring nature of the Olympic ideals. #olympics #olympics2024 #olympic #olympicgames #paris #paris2024 #jjoo

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Tomorrow is the start of the Paris Olympic Games! The United Kingdom is the only nation that has been represented at every modern Olympic Games and Team GB have won a gold medal at every summer Olympics since 1896! The modern Olympic Games were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The modern Games were revived in the late 19th century by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and have been held every four years since 1896, with the exception of interruptions due to World War I and World War II. Clearly this needs a new mug of history @teamGB @Paris2024 #Olympics #TeamGB #Paris #TheBest https://lnkd.in/evTzsDJM https://lnkd.in/dxreBMic