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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

The Paris Olympics brought some of the most fantastic stories in sport's history. My favourite was during the high jump final between U.S's Shelby McEwen and New Zealand's Hamish Kerr. Both Shelby and Hamish failed to clear a distance of 2.38 metres - the distance that, if they made it, would've won the winner the Gold medal. With no clear winner, they were left with two options: 1) Both of them share the gold medal 2) Continue the competition until they get the winner The first one actually happened already in the Tokyo Olympics, with Qatar's Mutaz Barshim and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi sharing the gold medal. But Shelby and Hamish, chose the second option. Shelby lost his chance at the medal, and was heavily trolled for his decision (Had he won, he would've been the hero for everyone), but he did not regret this at all. Why? Because according to him, his decision allowed him to create history in his own way.  He didn’t want to follow in someone else’s footsteps; he wanted to carve out his own path. In a world that often rewards conformity, Shelby's choice is a powerful reminder that sometimes, victory lies in staying true to yourself and your values, even if it means taking the road less travelled. His story is not just about winning or losing; it's about the courage to make your own decisions, to write your own story, and to create your own legacy. What would you have chosen? To share the glory or to fight for your own? #olympics #sports #inspiration

🚨 Insight into Olympic Medal Performance of Host Nations (2000 - 2022) As we wrapped up the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, I recently delved into how host nations have performed over the last two decades. Here's an interesting breakdown of medal counts when countries hosted the Olympics versus their average performance in the previous five Games (same season). 📊 #Olympics #SportsAnalytics #Paris2024 #DataDriven #Performance #OlympicGames #France #SportsPerformance #LinkedInInsights

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Chebet and Kipyegon: Kenyan Queens of the Track Make Olympic History in Paris Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon have solidified their places in athletics history with remarkable triumphs at the Paris Olympics, inspiring a new generation of athletes. Beatrice Chebet’s Historic Double Gold… #Chebet #Kipyegon #ParisOlympics >>> Read more

Ever wondered which country has hosted the Olympics more times than any other? It's none other than the USA! That's right, America's passion for sports and spirit of competition has made it the ultimate Olympic host, setting the stage for countless historical moments. #AspectSports #DidYouKnow #GetOlympicReady #USA #ParisParalympics2024 #ParisParalympic #ParisOlympics #Olympics2024 #Sport #OlympicHistory #SportsIndustry #SportsManagement

Get ready to witness the world's greatest athletes go for gold! The Summer Olympics 2024 is kicking off, bringing together nations, dreams, and unforgettable moments. Let's cheer on the champions and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship! What is your favorite Olympic sport? #SummerOlympics #GoForGold #PrestonProud #IndustrialRefrigeration #Ammonia #ColdStorage #PrestonRefrigeration

Men’s Water Polo World Championships in Doha DAY 1 saw some interesting results. The 2024 competition promises to be a cracker. Make sure you watch as many games as you can today. For us Saffas, get ready to dive into the thrilling world of South Africa versus Australia Water Polo. The only showdown between these powerhouses where South Africa came out on top dates all the way back to the 1960 Olympic Games. Let's rewind the clock and unearth some hidden gems from that legendary clash. Ever heard of Wally Voges? Wally was a rock-solid pillar of South African Water Polo for many years, quietly shaping the game behind the scenes. And how about Leon Nahon? You might not recognize the name, but rumour has it, he's the old man of none other than Mike Nahon, keeping the family legacy alive and kicking! Back in '60, these rising stars helped South Africa secure a jaw-dropping 3-2 victory over Australia. But since then, the Aussies have had the upper hand in our encounters. Can the 2024 squad flip the script? Tune in today at 11:30 AM, South African time to witness the drama unfold! Check out some past results while you're at it: 2022 World Champs : Australia 19 - South Africa 4 2019 World League : Australia 19 - South Africa 6 2015 World Champs : Australia 17 - South Africa 1 2010 World League : Australia 19 - South Africa 4 2009 World League : Australia 13 - South Africa 4

I Bet You Didn’t Know: The Olympics - I Bet You Didn’t Know winners in the ancient Olympics received free meals, free pass to the Colosseum and Wreath Bouquets. -I Bet You Didn’t Know in 393, AD Roman Emperor Theodosius banned the Olympics because he felt it encouraged paganism. - I Bet You Didn’t Know for the 1924 games Paris created the first Olympic Village. Prior to this participants stayed in hotels, schools and private homes. - I Bet You Didn’t Know from 1912-1948 Art & Music was a competitive event. This ended in 1954 when the IOC felt it was dominated by professionals. - I Bet You Didn’t Know 1904 was the first time Gold, Silver and Bronze were awarded. - I Bet You Didn’t Know for this year’s Basketball event features 76 current/ former NBA Players on 11 teams. - I Bet You Didn’t know in 1996 Archer Poala Fantao was the first athlete to participate in the Olympics and Paralympics during the same year! - I Bet You Didn’t Know the 2000 opening ceremony North and South Korea marched together under a unified Korea Flag. - I Bet You Didn’t know the Paralympics were formed in 1948 by UK soldiers that used sports to help them recover from WW2 injuries. Today, Paralympics is the World’s 3rd largest sports event behind the Olympics and World Cup! - I Bet You Didn’t Know there’s five types of private mortgage insurance. For details contact Brokerhollinger@proton.com #Olympics #Olympic #athletics #Paris #France #history #education #Paralympics #Paralympics #Paris2024 #mortageinsurance #privatemortageinsutence #mortagebroker #commericalmortagebroker #trivia #knowledge

This is the Gold Medal currently awarded at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games 2024 Some interesting trivia - 1.The first use of the modern-day medal system did not occur until the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, Missouri. These Games were the first to award the traditional gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three finishers in each event. The gold medals presented at these Games consisted of solid gold, as the metal was cheaper to obtain prior to World War I. The 1908 London and 1912 Olympic Games also utilized solid gold medals, however, these were the last ones to do so. 2. The iron hexagon is made of a piece of Eiffel tower 3. Olympic gold medal is estimated at $1,027. And it's made of....1% Gold! But that makes sense, because if it was completely made of gold it would cost over $44k in raw materials. 4. On the backside that's the view from the Panathenaic stadium in Greece, the acropolis is in the right place but on the right the lykavitos hill has been replaced by the Eiffel Tower.