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Anyone else wondering why the Olympians were getting these cardboard (corrugated!) boxes? Here's what is in them. info@pack-design.com https://lnkd.in/gmqVqZRs #olympics #olympians #cardboardbox #corrugatedbox #packagingdesign

Every athlete's journey to the Olympics is fraught with challenges, and their equipment's journey is no different. We found it fascinating to learn how Olympians get their gear to and from the Olympic Games. Although Olympic organizers supply the fundamental staging and infrastructure for each event, athletes rely on their own specialized gear. This equipment is often highly customized, expensive, and indispensable — and transporting it can be a significant logistical headache due to its size and complexity. For instance, did you know that horses for equestrian events are flown in specially designed aircraft and need passports just like humans? Additionally, some gear must be shipped months in advance to ensure it arrives on time. To mitigate the risk of delays or damage during transit, many Olympians maintain multiple sets of their essential equipment, such as boats, kayaks, or hula hoops. #Paris2024 #OlympicGames

⚡ Flashback Friday. The 33rd Summer #Olympics begin in Paris today and everyone here at EDRMedeso is looking forward to cheering on their favourite athletes. But did you know one of our team played an instrumental, if slightly controversial, part in the design of the Speedo International Ltd Fastskin and subsequent LZR Racer swimsuits? These ultra-lightweight, water-repellent suits were worn by athletes in the Beijing Olympics - with 94% of all swimming races won by those wearing the suit, including legendary Olympian Michael Phelps, who described the feel of the LZR Racer as like a spacesuit! Stephen Silvester worked alongside Speedo Aqualab scientists and engineers simulating thousands of scenarios to optimize the suits, with designs that featured millimetre differences between them. Using Ansys Fluent, CFD offered insight into drag, and at the time used high performance computing equivalent to that only seen in the F1 world. The advantage offered by the suit was significant enough to cause FINA, the international governing body of swimming, to take a closer look. In March 2009, FINA issued an edict banning full-body suits that it considered to be performance-enhancing in world championships. Later, in July 2009, it reversed its policy, but stipulated that swimwear must be made of “textile.” (Stephen still has an actual suit in his possession, although he admits he's never tried it on!) Today, simulation continues to play an exciting role in pushing athletes to be the first over the line and is increasingly being adopted to gain deeper insight into equipment performance and design. #simulation #sportstechnology #gold #worldrecord #ansys

This year’s Olympic Games have been filled with exciting storylines, from the controversial opening ceremony to Simone Biles clinching her tenth gold medal. 🥇 A highlight on August 4 was USA’s Noah Lyles narrowly beating Jamaica's Kishane Thompson in a dramatic 100m final. 🏃♂️ Lyles won his first Olympic gold with a lifetime best of 9.784 seconds, just 0.005 seconds ahead of Thompson. The tense wait for the photo finish added to the excitement. 📸 Did you know the patents for photo finishes dates back to 1939, when Lorenzo Del Riccio’s patented a photo finish camera as well as a method for capturing photo finishes. Read more in my latest post: https://lnkd.in/gzvB5Ax3 In the patent world, apparatus claims focus on the physical components of an invention, while method claims detail the process steps. Understanding these differences is vital for securing robust patent protection, as each type of claim offers unique advantages in safeguarding innovations. In the race for patent protection, much like the Olympics, strategic claiming can mean the difference between a bronze medal and a photo-finish gold. 🏅 #patents #olympics #IP #gold #olympic #patentlaw

*Creatives are the New Athletes* started at the ancient Olympics in Greece Athletics, Horse Racing and Music? Even creatives competed at the original Olympic events. With our understanding of the modern Olympics we won’t be surprised to learn that athletics was a key component of the original games. What we now call track & field – athletic contests of running, jumping and throwing – was created by the first Olympians. And none of us would be surprised to learn that the first combat sports – like boxing and wrestling – were also part of the ancient Olympic games. But horse racing was also part of the games: chariot and individual horse races. Most surprising, competition didn’t only occur physically but also artistically. Two of the four festivals (the Pythian and Isthmian Games) had music competitions. Looking at the totality of the panhellenic games we can group the competitions in to three broad categories: ↳ Gymnikos Agon – athletics and combat sports  ↳ Hippikos Agon – ‘horse competition’  ↳ Mousikos Agon – ‘musical competition’    The ancient Greeks knew that creatives are just as competitive as their athletic brothers. Question: Are you treating your creatives like athletes? P.S. Repost this ♻️ and leave a comment too :) Thanks! #creatives  #Olympics #olympicgames #Paris2024

🚴🏊🏃♀️The Olympics have started in Paris! 🚴 🏊 🏃♀️ Yes, the Paris 2024 Olympics have registered trademarks to protect their intellectual property. This covers the official emblems, phrases like “Paris 2024,” symbols (such as the Olympic rings), and other associated titles. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) registers trademarks well in advance of the event as part of a comprehensive intellectual property protection strategy to prevent unauthorised use and maintain the integrity of the brand. The Olympic Symbol etc. (Protection) Act 1995 protects Olympic terms and symbols in the United Kingdom. Using these phrases and symbols without authorisation from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) or the relevant local organising committee is illegal. Other nations have put comparable safeguards in place, frequently as a result of specialised legislation or international agreements like the Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the Olympic Symbol, to which the UK is not a party. #olympics #parisolympics #olympics2024 #parisolympics2024 #olympicsopeningceremony #sports #diving #cycling #swimming #boxing #fencing #gymnastics #paris #france #trademark #trademarks #trademarkregistration

A 3000-year-old Greek Olympics is more than just sports and competition. Revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympiad was once used as a time count rather than years. The five interconnected circles of the Olympics symbolize the unity and solidarity of athletes from of the world. Equestrian activities, colloquially referred to as horse riding, have traditionally been a popular competitive pursuit. The rise of pari-mutuel wagering, a system of betting on horse racing outcomes, necessitated the development of mechanical record-keeping methods to efficiently process and update wagering pools in real time. This year, the Paris Olympics features 32 sports, with Breakdancing making its debut. While the U.S. and China lead the way, the Olympic spirit thrives in every nation. #olympics #paris #india #sports #facts #insights #trending #fenty #brand #sponsership #ekvity

🅳🅸🅳 🆈🅾🆄 🅺🅽🅾🆆? Did you know that the Olympic Games were originally a religious festival in ancient Greece, held in honor of the god Zeus? The first recorded Olympic Games took place in 776 BC in Olympia. The event included only one competition—a 192-meter footrace called the "stadion." The ancient Olympic Games were much more than just athletic competitions; they were a significant religious festival held in Olympia, dedicated to Zeus, the king of the Greek gods. The games took place every four years, a period known as an Olympiad. Here are some additional facts: 🏆 Events and Competitions: Initially, the only event was the stadion race, a short sprint of roughly 192 meters. Over time, other events were added, including wrestling, boxing, long jump, javelin throw, discus throw, and the pentathlon. There were also chariot races and a race in full armor, known as the hoplitodromos. 🏆 Participants: Only freeborn Greek men were allowed to compete, and they did so in the nude. Women were not permitted to participate or even attend the games, except for the priestess of Demeter. There were separate games, known as the Heraea, held for women in honor of the goddess Hera. 🏆 Prizes and Honors: Winners were awarded olive wreaths or crowns and were celebrated as heroes. They often received additional rewards from their home cities, such as money, free meals, and public recognition. 🏆 Truce and Peace: During the Olympics, a sacred truce, or "ekecheiria," was declared, allowing athletes, artists, and spectators to travel safely to and from the games. This truce helped to foster peace and unity among the often-warring Greek city-states. 🏆 Decline and Revival: The ancient Olympic Games continued until 393 AD when the Roman Emperor Theodosius I, a Christian, banned all pagan festivals, including the Olympics. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, inspired by the ancient tradition. The Olympics have evolved significantly since their ancient origins but still carry the spirit of competition and international unity. ##didyouknowseries ##didyouknowseries #olympics #paris2024 #Olympics2024 #competition #unity #sportsmanship

Travel back in time to where legends were born. 🏛️ Uncover the ancient roots of the Olympics, where the spirit of competition ignited centuries ago. #Aspect #AspectSports #DidYouKnow #AncientOlympics #ParisParalympics2024 #ParisParalympic #ParisOlympics #Olympics2024 #Sport #OlympicHistory #SportsIndustry #SportsManagement

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