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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

StatistaS 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics› Then & Now: Olympic Superpowers Summer Olympics   Aug 12, 2024 After two and a half weeks of competitions and more than 1,000 medals given out to athletes from across the globe, it came down to the final event of the Paris 2024 Olympics to determine who would top the official medal table. In the end, the U.S. women’s basketball team’s 67-66 win over host nation France in the gold medal game was enough for Team USA to claim the top spot once again, tying China’s 40 gold medals but leading in silver and bronze medals as well as overall medals (126 to China’s 91). Having topped the medal table in London 2012, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, the United States continued to show its sporting prowess in Paris. China was the last country to break the U.S. dominance at the Summer Olympics in Beijing 2008, when the country topped the medal table after rigorous and successful efforts from China’s leadership to make a statement on home turf. In similar fashion, France also impressed in Paris, claiming 16 gold medals and 64 medals overall, compared to 10 gold medals and 33 medals overall at the Tokyo games in 2020. Looking back 20 and 40 years, to Athens and Los Angeles, respectively, there have been quite some shifts in the gold medal ranking, with the United States in pole position the only real constant.

WOMEN'S 100M HURDLES AT PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES THE ADVENT OF THE SUPERSPIKES OR HAS THERE BEEN A MAJOR DECREASE IN TIMES AT OREGON 22, BUDAPEST 23 AND PARIS 24? A QUICK ANALYSIS COMPARED TO THE LAST 10 MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND TO MAKE THE FINAL WAS FASTER THAN THE AVERAGE FOR THE LAST 10 MAJORS!!! 0.06secs OR 0.48% FASTER THAN AVERAGE TO WIN GOLD! 0.14secs OR 1.12% FASTER THAN AVERAGE TO WIN SILVER! 0.16secs OR 1.28% FASTER THAN AVERAGE TO WIN BRONZE! 0.19secs OR 1.49% FASTER THAN AVERAGE TO MAKE FINAL!

🌟 Every Second Counts: How Preparation Defines Success 🌟 Did you see the men's 1500m final last night? Wow, what a race! Josh Kerr's remarkable silver medal in the men's 1500m last night was captivating. Kerr finished with a personal best time of 3:27.79, just behind Cole Hocker who set a new Olympic record at 3:27.65. This was a step up from Kerr's bronze medal in Tokyo 2021. The build-up to this race was intense, featuring a showdown between Kerr and his rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic champion from Tokyo 2020, took an early lead, showcasing his usual aggressive race strategy. However, in the final 100 meters, it was Hocker who surged forward, narrowly claiming the gold while Kerr's strategic pacing paid off, securing him the silver. Reflecting on the incredible moments at the Olympics this week, it's clear that the finest margins separate triumph from heartbreak. The countless hours of preparation and dedication athletes put into their craft truly pay off in the end, and this is evident in the spectacular achievements we've witnessed. Keely Hodgkinson’s incredible gold in the women's 800m added to Team GB’s medal tally. She dominated the race, finishing in 1:56.72 and demonstrating the power of composure and strategic execution. This victory marked her first Olympic gold and a crowning achievement following several silver medals in major championships 🥇 The men's 100m final was another tight finish that left spectators on the edge of their seats. The race demonstrated the sheer competitiveness and the narrow margins that define the difference between gold and silver. Such performances highlight how crucial each moment of preparation is for achieving excellence on the world stage 🏃♂️💨 The fine margins in recruitment, much like in sports, often determine the difference between a good hire and a great one 🌟 These fine margins in our outcomes show how valuable every day of preparation is and how it layers and contributes to our best outcomes and best selves. The dedication and effort put into every single day pave the way for success, illustrating that every moment of preparation counts towards achieving our highest potential 💪. https://lnkd.in/gjfuyg6v #Olympics #Paris2024 #Dedication #FineMargins #RecruitmentExcellence #KPPS 🥇🏅🌟

## Zola Budd vs. Mary Decker: The 1984 Olympic Clash That Shook LA! 🏃♀️💥 Yo, listen up! The 1984 Summer Olympics in LA had everyone buzzing about the 3000-metre showdown between South Africa’s Zola Budd, running for Great Britain, and the American champ Mary Decker. Expectations were sky-high, but man, did it crash and burn. Here’s the lowdown: ### 💥 Collision Course The hype was off the charts, but the race turned into a train wreck. Budd and Decker kept bumping into each other, and it all went south when they collided, sending Decker crashing to the ground. Talk about a total disaster. Decker had to be carried off, and Budd, running barefoot like a boss, limped home to a lackluster 7th place. ### 🗣️ Media Frenzy The media went bananas, and the blame game kicked off. Budd got hit hard with criticism, but an International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) probe later cleared her name, saying the collision wasn’t on her. Still, Decker’s got her own take, blaming her own rookie mistakes in pack running. ### 🤔 Legacy of the Clash This epic face-off didn’t live up to the hype, leaving a bitter taste. Budd’s barefoot gamble didn’t pay off, and Decker’s Olympic dreams took a nosedive. Both runners got slammed, but the real story is how a single race can become a legend for all the wrong reasons. So, there it is—the 1984 Olympics had a major plot twist no one saw coming. #ZolaBudd #MaryDecker #OlympicClash #LA1984 #RaceDrama #BarefootBudd #DeckerDown #CollisionCourse #MediaMadness #IAAFInvestigation #RunningRivalry

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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.

Gold medalists in track and field at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will receive $50,000 from World Athletics. World Athletics announced on Wednesday morning that there is a $2.4m prize pot on offer across 48 events in track and field, making it the first ever sport to introduce prize money at the Olympics. Relay teams who win will have to split $50,000 between their members, with money also going to the winners of race walking, the women’s heptathlon and the men’s decathlon. The governing body are also looking to exetend the prize money to silver and bronze medalists when the games go to Los Angeles in 2028. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said, “While it is impossible to put a marketable value on winning an Olympic medal, or on the commitment and focus it takes to even represent your country at an Olympic Games, I think it is important we start somewhere…” In response to this decision by World Athletics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have stated: “The IOC redistributes 90 per cent of all its income, in particular to the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and International Federations (IFs). “This means that, evey day, the equivalent of $4.2m goes to help athletes and sports organisations at all levels around the world. It is up to each IF and NOC to determine how to best serve their athletes and the global development of their sport.” #olympics #paris2024 #olympicgames #parisolympics #prizemoney #worldathletic #athletics #trackandfield

### Jim Thorpe’s Disqualification: The 1912 Olympic Controversy Hey everyone, Let’s rewind to the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, where Jim Thorpe—dubbed the greatest athlete by the King of Sweden—became a legend. But his story is more complicated than just winning gold. 1. **The Legendary Performance**: Thorpe took home gold in both the pentathlon and decathlon, smashing records and proving his versatility. Stories of his legendary feats, like winning the high jump in mismatched shoes, became Olympic folklore. 2. **The Disqualification Drama**: Despite his incredible performance, Thorpe’s Olympic glory was marred by controversy. The IOC disqualified him, citing violations of their strict Victorian amateurism rules. The rules were selectively enforced, and many argue there was a racial bias in how they were applied. 3. **The Racial Undertones**: Thorpe, a Native American, faced harsher scrutiny than his white counterparts. The IOC’s elitist rules seemed to target Thorpe unfairly, reflecting a broader issue of racial discrimination in sports. 4. **The Medal Redemption**: After years of advocacy by Thorpe’s supporters, the IOC finally corrected their mistake. In the early 1980s, Thorpe’s medals were reinstated, though the controversy remained a dark chapter in Olympic history. 5. **Legacy and Impact**: Thorpe’s story highlights the flaws in the Olympic system and remains a testament to his undeniable athletic prowess despite the odds stacked against him. Stay tuned for more on Olympic legends and their untold stories! #JimThorpe #OlympicHistory #1912Olympics #AthleticLegend #IOCControversy #RacialBias #SportsHistory #Pentathlon #Decathlon #OlympicMedals #ThorpeLegacy