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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.

Who else has been looking forward to start of the 2024 Paris Olympics tomorrow? 🙌 The games are a global celebration of athletic prowess that brings together athletes, visitors, viewers from all corners of the earth through sport! But how are language gaps bridged in a global event? Swipe for three fun facts about languages at the Olympic Games! #Olympics #Languages #GlobalGames #Paris2024 #2024Olympics #roadtoparis2024 #OlympicDay #Paralympics #OlympicGames #ParisOlympics #OlympicSpirit #Olympics2024 International Olympic Committee – IOC Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024

Paris 2024: The incredible story behind the Olympic and Paralympic medals The athletes who will compete at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 now have an extra motivation to reach the podium: in addition to bringing home a gold, silver or bronze medal, they will also take a small piece of Paris with them, materialised by a section of the Eiffel Tower integrated in each one. It all began with a rather special brief. Bring creativity and poignancy to a classic yet essential object symbolising the Olympic and Paralympic Games. But how can the medal be even more special? Is it possible to go beyond the traditional with something as classic and long-established as the medals? The answer: yes. By including a piece of France inside – literally. Chaumet, the French jewellery house, used its world-recognised expertise to take the concept to another level in order to magnify the idea, make it shine and give life to something that could have been ridiculous, but turned out to be quite special. This time, the designers didn’t have to deal with a timeless diamond or a ruby, but a material that had aged. They decided to think of it and work with it: the Eiffel Tower, at the centre of an exceptional jewel. Each medal made for Paris 2024, revealed on Thursday 8 February, has an original piece of the Eiffel Tower in it, and it comes with a supporting certificate of authenticity.

As the 2024 Olympics begins, we celebrate more than just the games; we celebrate the human spirit and capacity for excellence.   Together, let's cheer for every Olympic participant who works hard for perfection, like we do! Go Team India!!!! #india #olympics #olympics2024 #paris2024 #perfection #acmeinteriors #discoverperfection #workspacetransformation

📣 The 2024 Paralympics Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024 are underway in Paris, and we wanted to recognize the athletes competing in this year’s Games. From paracycling to wheelchair basketball, each event demonstrates the resilience and determination of the athletes who have surmounted great challenges to reach this elite stage.   Some noteworthy details about this year’s Paralympics:     📺 For the first time in history, all 22 Paralympic sports will be broadcast live ➡️ Viewers in the US can tune into NBC News   ➡️ France Télévisions will provide 24-hour coverage in the host country   ➡️️ In the UK, Channel 4 is planning its biggest ever broadcast with more than 1,300 hours of live broadcast 🇫🇷 Athletes will compete at various iconic locations in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Chateau de Versailles, and the Grand Palais.  🏅 More than 4,000 athletes are participating from a record 168 delegations, with record number of female athletes.  As a company dedicated to empowering those with spinal cord injury through movement, function, and independence, we celebrate the Paralympics for highlighting strength, innovation, and the power of possibility. ✨  To learn more about the Paralympics and how to watch, click on the link below.   #EmpoweringMovement #SCI #Paralympics2024      https://lnkd.in/gkXuHghG

🗼The Paris Olympics are here, and we’re diving into the excitement with some awesome insights from past Olympics! Explore our interactive slide deck (link in the comments) to uncover fascinating Olympic stats. 📊 Highlights: ▪️ Did you know? In 1896, no female athletes participated. Fast forward to today, and we finally have an equal number of male and female athletes! 🏃♀️🏃♂️ ▪️ Curious how Team USA has performed over the years? Check out our charts to see their ranking against other top contenders 🇺🇸 ▪️ Which countries are the most efficient at winning medals? Find out who the medal-winning efficiency champs are 🥇 Join us in celebrating the Olympic spirit! 🎊🌟 #Olympics #Paris2024 #ScoopAnalytics

Paris 2024 Paralympic Medals vs Olympic Medals🏅 What’s the difference between the Olympic and the Paralympic games medals? While the front sides are similar: • Both were designed by Chaumet and minted by Monnaie de Paris. • The middle has a piece of the Eiffel Tower cut into a hexagon, the geometric shape of France. The Paralympic medal’s reverse side differs from the Olympic version: • The traditional symbols of the goddess of victory, Athena and the Acropolis are replaced by the Eiffel Tower. • The design shows a low-angle view of the Tower’s base. • The words “Paris” and “2024” frame the Tower’s pillars. • These words are inscribed in Braille, symbolizing accessibility and honoring Louis Braille, the French inventor of the writing system. . Visually impaired athletes can distinguish the medals by touch - lines are engraved on the medal’s edge: I for gold, II for silver and III for bronze. Why the difference of imagery for the reverse side? (Athena vs base of the Eiffel tower) I’m not sure. What do you think? Which design do you prefer? Reference: https://lnkd.in/eah67BXN

Since 1960, the #Paralympic Games have challenged notions of Disability, and what began as a movement with just 400 Athletes, has grown to 4,400 across 22 sports. Outstanding performances from Paralympians like Natalie du Toit, the first amputee swimmer to compete in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and Abdellatif Baka, a visually impaired runner who not only broke the 1500m T13 world record but ran it 1.71 seconds faster than the #Olympic gold medalist that same year, help prove to the world that firsts go beyond the podium. As the Worldwide Management Consulting Partner of the IOC, we’re using our global scale, deep insights, and understanding of innovation to track the impact of firsts that have happened at the #Olympic and Paralympic Games. Explore #TheFirstEffect and see the impact firsts at the Olympic and Paralympic Games have had on the world. 🌍 https://lnkd.in/e4sBNjZG

It's here! The 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris are kicking off Aug. 28. So, who should you root for? Check out these quick facts to get to know our competing Team Toyota athletes who are representing Team USA. #ToyotaEmployee https://lnkd.in/ggTWYdg7

Watching the Olympic Games and reflecting on their origins tied to the legends of ancient Greece... According to myth, the games were initiated by Idaios Daktylos Herakles, and later celebrated by Herakles, the famous demigod, in honor of Zeus, the king of the gods. These mythological roots highlight the divine inspiration and reverence that surrounded the early games, imbuing them with a sense of striving for the impossible and achieving greatness through divine favor. In fact, the Olympic Games, first recorded in 776 BC, began in the sanctuary of Olympia in Greece. These games were more than just athletic contests; they were events that created unity among the city-states of ancient Greece. Held every four years, the games included events such as running, wrestling, and chariot racing. Both the mythological and historical aspects of the Olympic Games underscore the incredible resilience and determination of athletes, time and time again. This ancient spirit of pushing beyond one's limits and achieving the unachievable continues to define the modern Olympic Games, embodied by the Olympic motto, "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Faster, Higher, Stronger). Every time I've met an Olympic athlete, I've been inspired by their presence and laser-sharp clarity. The resilience and determination displayed by Olympic athletes serve as incredible examples for us all. Just as these athletes push beyond their limits to achieve greatness, we too strive daily to harness our inner strength to overcome challenges and reach our various goals—though with far less visibility (and perhaps, thankfully so!). The spirit of the Olympics reminds us that with perseverance and dedication, together, humans can achieve greatness and inspire others to do the same. Below is a photo from the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, in 1896. A crowd estimated at more than 60,000 attended the opening day of competition to watch approximately 241 male athletes compete. In 2024, a crowd of 15 million visitors is expected in France to watch a diverse group of 10,714 athletes compete! #OlympicSpirit #Leadership #OlympicGames #CulturalHeritage #GlobalUnity #Paris2024 #Olympics2024 #ParisOlympics #CitiusAltiusFortius #Paris2024Olympics