Guide to Olympic Heritage
Olympic heritage is a term that unites cultural heritage, the memory of Olympic events and Olympic memories in general – and collective remembrance of the Olympic Games. The cultural heritage of the Olympics is managed and shaped by the International Olympic […]
A new High Priestess for Paris 2024 Flame
The Olympic Flame for Paris 2024 is to be lit by actress Mary Mina. The Ceremony is scheduled to take place on April 16th. “This is a big honour for me. I hope to live up to the trust you placed in me.” Mina had been chosen to succeed Xanthi Georgiou, a renowned Greek actress […]
Official Posters depict ”Abundant and Joyful Universe” of Paris 2024
Games Organisers have described the signature posters for Paris 2024 as “the dream representation of a stadium city and a utopian fantasy version of Paris.” They are the work of Parisian cartoonist Ugo Gattoni who was […]
Nurmi’s 1924 Olympic Medals Return to Paris
The five gold medals won by Paavo Nurmi at the Paris Olympics 100 years ago are to be put on display at the museum of the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) on the banks of the River Seine throughout the 2024 Olympic summer. Nurmi, known as “The Flying Finn” won individual gold in 800 […]
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