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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

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.

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

I hope you are all enjoying the Olympics. With the blue-riband event of the 100m final yesterday, it truly highlights the relevance of fine margins in elite sports. The difference between triumph and defeat can come down to mere milliseconds, underscoring the importance of every detail. This serves as a powerful reminder that in both sports and life, precision and dedication to the smallest factors can make all the difference. https://lnkd.in/eXv8wcwn

Three words to describe the Olympic opening ceremony?

I don’t t know if we can still call it ambush marketing if it is made so official. Interesting to read how the Olympic marketing is changing.

Unique insight on how travel to the Olympic and Paralympic Games is shaping the summer’s economic outlook for the region. Get the analysis: “Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024: And the first gold medal goes to…” https://lnkd.in/gr5qZgH3 #VisaEconomicInsights #VisaConsultingAnalytics #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics

Did you know that tug of war was once an Olympic sport? It featured in the Summer Olympics from 1900 to 1920. Interestingly, countries could enter multiple teams in the competition, allowing them to sweep the podium. In 1904, the United States achieved this feat, winning all three medals, and in 1908, British teams took all the top spots. Curious about other sports no longer included in the Olympic games? Find out more in our upcoming resource, The Olympic Movement: Sport, Global Politics and Identity: https://okt.to/Kb1oyP

The four-times World Champion Uta Abe 🇯🇵 was not seeded at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, and she failed to win her second Olympic gold medal. Is this result the consequence of not being seeded? Nobody would say so but Uta was clearly at a disadvantage by not being seeded. By way of a reminder, eight athletes are seeded in accordance with their respective positions on the IJF World Ranking List (IJF WRL). The highest entered athlete takes the number one spot followed by the next highest ranked athlete until all eight seeded positions are filled. The electronic draw first places the seeded athletes in pre-determined positions then randomly draws the remaining athletes until the line-up is complete. This process is repeated for each weight category, male and female. 📌 In this infographic we analyze the results at the Paris Olympic Games and its relationship with being seeded or not. Download FREE: https://lnkd.in/dnRm3kmj More info at: https://lnkd.in/dTE-BVNs #judotraining #judocoaching