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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

"Punching above our weight" - Pardon the pun following Kelly Harrington's boxing Gold medal, but that should be #Ireland's official motto, because it's true. What an achievement for a small country of just 5m people to not only win 4 gold medals so far at the Olympics, but also to have the highest productivity, the highest standards of education, of food production, and the nicest people in the world. I am inspired by this country's (and my team's) human resources and resourcefulness, and this ability to do it with a smile. In many ways, the Herdwatch journey would not have been the same anywhere else, or maybe even possible, because our business motto could also be "Punching above our weight" - We have always tried to do the right thing with limited resources, for farmers and ranchers, for our amazing team, for our communities, and we have built a fast-growing international business, a beacon of Irish #Agtech supported by fantastic Irish structures such as FRS Co-Op, Local Enterprise Offices in #Tipperary, AgTech Ireland, Renatus and of course Enterprise Ireland who have stood by us for many years in our international journey. Finally, none of this would have happened without Ireland's membership of the European Union - for all its failings (and it has many), the EU has brought people closer and given me and millions of others opportunities that did not exist just 30 or 40 years ago. (For those who don't know, I came to Ireland on an EU-funded ERASMUS student programme for a year, and never went back...and wasn't thrown out!) If it wasn't clear already, I am extremely grateful to have been "adopted" by the people of Ireland and #Roscrea. I will always be a proud French man, and love both nations (I have dual nationality), but Ireland has given me so much, including my wonderful wife Antoinette and daughter Amélie, and I will continue to do my best to give back. Maith thú agus go raibh maith agat Éire 🙏👏💚🇮🇪 PS: Ireland is officially 12th on the Olympics medals table (which is amazing) but actually 3rd on the "Gold medals per capita" table!! I think that table should be used officially alongside the other one - China are pretty much last on that one and the USA are 29th! "Olympics Glory in Proportion" as the website says 👇

As an American who loves sports and competition, I really enjoy watching and reading about the Olympics. I also take pride in the fact that the United States is always at or near the top in medals won. As of August 8th, we've secured 95 medals, with the next closest country, China, at 67, and host country France with 51. U.S. dominance! But what does that look like when comparing countries by their population and medals won? The website Medals Per Capita does just that, offering a unique perspective on Olympic success. For the 2024 Summer Olympics, the ultimate winner per capita is the tiny Caribbean nation of Dominica. With a population of just 67,408, they won their first-ever Olympic medal (GOLD!) in track and field. On the other end of the spectrum is India, with a population of 1.4 billion and only three medals this Olympics, translating to one medal per 468 million people. The U.S.? We rank 42nd with one medal per 3.6 million people. As Nelson Mandela once said, "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does." Take a look at medals per capita for yourself: https://lnkd.in/ek_CKkpf #Olympics #MedalsPerCapita #Sports #Competition #USADominance #OlympicGames #GlobalPerspective"

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐔𝐩 🌟 During the 2023 World Championship Mixed Relay Final, Femke Bol experienced a crushing moment—falling just before the finish line and losing what seemed like a certain gold medal. The disappointment was visible as she bowed her head in frustration. But instead of letting this setback define her, Bol used it as motivation. She vowed to come back stronger, and she did exactly that at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she made one of the most inspiring comebacks, winning gold for the Netherlands. 💪 Lesson: Life is full of unexpected challenges, but what truly matters is how we respond after we fall. Femke Bol’s journey teaches us that setbacks aren’t the end—they’re stepping stones to something greater. We all face moments of failure, but with resilience and determination, we can rise stronger and achieve our goals. Keep pushing forward—your victory might be just one step beyond the fall! #rioolympics #londonolympics #teamusa #olympictorch #olympicsailing #olympicstadium #olympicspirit #olympicsport #olympicsculpturepark #olympicswimming #olympicswimmer #olympicswimtrials #olympicskeet #olympicstore #olympicselfie #olympicshowcase #olympicskating #olympicstadion #Paris2024 #Resilience #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp #OlympicSpirit

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The Power of Resilience: Lessons from Femke Bol Femke Bol’s journey from the 2023 World Championships to the 2024 Paris Olympics is a powerful testament to the strength of resilience and determination. At the 2023 Championships, Bol fell just before the finish line in the mixed 4x400m relay, and her team missed out on a medal. A devastating setback. But she didn't let it define her. - Turning Setbacks into Motivation: Bol didn’t let disappointment break her spirit - instead, she channelled it into her training and preparation for the next challenge. - The Comeback: Fast forward to the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a stunning performance, Bol anchored the Dutch team and bolted them into gold medal position in the mixed 4x400m relay, overcoming incredible pressure and fierce competition. This is resilience in action. Bol's victory is a testament to her physical abilities, but also to her mental strength. When we see a performance like this we should be reminded that setbacks are a part of life and it's how we respond to them that both creates and defines success. Resilience, determination, and the refusal to give up are key to overcoming life’s obstacles. Let athletes like Bol inspire you to keep pushing forward, no matter the setbacks. #Resilience #NeverGiveUp #OlympicSpirit

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

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Olympic rankings vary depending on where you look at them. Some use gold medals to rank, then silver for draws, then bronze; some use a bold sum of any medal types ('Sum' column below). I like to give a weight to each medal type, with a bigger one on gold, as harder to obtain (requiring more efforts, or more won games to achieve). This e.g. ranks down a bit Australia, currently equalling Great-Britain, with respect to the default ranking proposed on olympics.com #Paris2024 #olympics #5continents #sportsfirst The last column shows the fraction of the weighted-score a country has with respect to that directly ahead of it.