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What has Tahiti got to do with the Paris Olympics? To give you some context, Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia. And, French Polynesia is an overseas territory of France located in the Pacific Ocean. If you search this country on Google Earth, you'll find yourself in the middle of nowhere. Now the fun part is, that Tahiti is an Olympic venue for all surfing events. But among many other French territories, how come the organisers chose Tahiti, which is a whopping 15,715 kilometres from mainland France or as the French call it 'l'hexagone'? Some of the reasons are: 1). French Polynesia is home to the best waves in the world particularly in Tahiti's Teahupo'o where the mega event is being held. 2). Interestingly, this overseas French territory is widely recognised as the birthplace of surfing. With that said, here are some fascinating facts about Tahiti's surprising involvement in the 2024 Paris Olympics: 1). When two ends meet: The distance between Paris and Tahiti is approximately 9,765 miles (15,715 kilometres), making it the furthest distance between an Olympic host city and a venue. This surpasses the previous record held by the 1956 Olympics, where Stockholm hosted the equestrian events while the main games were held in Melbourne. 2). A floating athlete village?: Really? Yes, you got that right. Like Paris has its Olympic village in the city to accommodate athletes, Tahiti has a cruise ship (Aranui 5)!! A fun ride for the surfers and their support staff. 3). A first for Pacific Islands: Tahiti became the first-ever Pacific Island to host an Olympic event. 4). Not the first-cross continent Olympics: This is the second time in the history of the Summer Games that events are held in two continents. The feat was previously achieved during the 1956 Olympics. In a nutshell, the Parisian streets have met the Pacific shores. #parisolympics #tahiti #paris2024 #olympics #parisgames2024 Air Tahiti Nui International Surfing Association (ISA) International Olympic Committee – IOC

An Olympic event held five months before its Olympiad?  A venue nearly 10,000 miles away from the Olympiad's host city? What gives? In the XXXIII Olympiad, Paris, a city not known for its ocean beaches, has been holding its surfing events in Teahupo'o on the island of Tahiti on the other side of the world — 9,800 miles away and across the equator. But it's not the first time an Olympic competition has been held so far from the host city. In November and December 1956, Melbourne became the southernmost city to host the Summer Games. However, due to Australian animal quarantine regulations, the equestrian events occurred 9,600 miles away in Stockholm and five months before to correspond with summer in the northern hemisphere. DataFreedom specializes in surfacing the stories within your data with powerful visualizations and turnkey implementation. Schedule a demo today and experience gold-medal data analysis and insights with DataFreedom. https://datafreedom.app/ #DataFreedom #SummerOlympics #DataAnalysis #DataVisualization #SeeDataDifferently

𝗔 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱! Gabriel Medina won a legendary heat at the Olympic Games in Tahiti. The Brazilian surfer received 9.90 points, the highest score in the still young history of Olympic surfing. But what you see here is more than just another stunning victory shot of the three-time World Surf League champion. This moment was captured in 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗵𝘂𝗽𝗼’𝗼, one of the most challenging and feared waves in the world. 🌊💥 Many professional surfers fail against this monster wave. Conquering Teahupo’o is only possible when: - one is completely connected with the elements - in a state of physical and mental balance - combining dynamism, calm, strength, and precision - mastered decades of training and ocean knowledge Being one with the ocean is something words can hardly describe - and that's exactly what this picture conveys! 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. To put it in the words of a communication girl: Emotions are the waves on which we can carry boats - or surfboards - to transport our messages (Sorry, I couldn't help myself 😜) I hope this image inspires more people to fall in love with this unique sport as I did - though you’ll find me on a longboard in much smaller waves.🏄🏽♀️ Fingers crossed for the quarter-finals! 🤞🏄♂️ #Olympics2024 #GabrielMedina #communication #Paris2024

Fascinating Facts You Didn't Know About the 2024 Paris Olympics 1. Medals with a Piece of History: Medal-winning Olympians will receive medals containing actual fragments of the Eiffel Tower. These pieces of iron were preserved during 20th-century renovations of the iconic structure, with each medal incorporating 18 grams (0.04 pounds) of Eiffel iron. 2. Surfing in Tahiti: The surfing events will take place nearly 10,000 miles away from Paris in the French territory of Tahiti. This marks the farthest distance any Olympic competition has been held from the host city since 1956. 3. Gender Parity: For the first time in Olympic history, the 2024 Paris Games will feature an equal number of male and female athletes. With 5,250 men and 5,250 women competing, it achieves true numerical gender parity on the field of play. 4. The Phryges: The official mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are the Phryges, inspired by the traditional Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom in France. These mascots represent the allegorical figures of the French Republic. 5. New Sports Introduced: The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature breaking (breakdancing) as a new sport, with events for both men and women. Additionally, canoeing will see the introduction of extreme slalom, where four athletes race down a ramp simultaneously. 6. A Century of Olympic History:The year 2024 marks the centenary of France hosting a historic double Olympic event. In 1924, Chamonix hosted the first Winter Olympic Games, followed by the Summer Olympics in Paris just a few months later. Let the Games begin!

Technology rides the tide 🌊 The Olympic Games are in full swing this summer, with athletes from around the globe gathering in Paris to showcase their talents on the world stage. But while many of the events are taking place in the heart of the City of Light, one Olympic competition is happening nearly 10,000 miles away in the waters of Teahupo’o, Tahiti. 🏄♂️ Surfing has found its place in the Olympics, and with it comes a wave of technological innovation that is changing the sport forever! A California-based company, Surf Loch, is leading on this technological breakthrough. They’ve developed a way to bring the exciting experience of surfing miles inland by creating artificial waves that replicate the ocean's dynamic environment. ✅ With this groundbreaking technology, Surf Loch can produce over 400 waves an hour. And the best part? They can tailor the waves to suit everyone from beginners to pros. What is your opinion about this? Do you think this innovation can change the sport forever? Share your thoughts in the comments! ✍️ #Advantech #WeEnable #digitaltwins #olympics

History was made last Sunday: The German Surfing Championships took place on German ground for the first time - right here in Bavaria!🏄♂️ The newly built O₂ SURFTOWN MUC, located near Munich Airport International, provided the perfect backdrop for this spectacular event. Over 100 of Germany's best surfers competed for the title on the facility's innovative waves. With its globally unique wave technology, the o2 SURFTOWN MUC offers perfect conditions and attracts surfers from all over the world. The Munich region is thus increasingly developing into a surfing hotspot in Central Europe, which it already was thanks to the legendary Eisbach wave in the middle of the city.🏙️ The region's high recreational value is one of the reasons why Bavaria is a top location for international companies. The high quality of life, combined with a dynamic economy and innovative projects, is simply a unique combination.🌍 Do you want to ride the Bavarian wave too? Find out more about the Bavarian way of life: https://lnkd.in/dYFTPyFm #successinbavaria #munich #surfdm24 #surfing #crossindustryinnovation

4Sur.com 1. Outdoor adventure companies: The domain name "4sur.com" could be interpreted as "for surf," making it a perfect fit for businesses in the surfing industry or other outdoor adventure activities related to water sports. 2. Travel agencies: The name "4sur.com" could also be seen as "for sure," suggesting reliability and confidence, which would appeal to travel agencies looking to establish trust with their customers. 3. Fitness and wellness brands: The domain name "4sur.com" could be associated with the word "sore," evoking feelings of perseverance and strength, making it a good fit for companies in the fitness and wellness industry. #domain #domains #domainname #domainnames #domainsale #domainsforsale #premiumdomains #domainforsale #domaininvesting #domainnameforsale #domainbroker #domainsales #domainer

The Summer Olympics started last weekend with the kind of pageantry and ceremony that I think many people associate with France, and Paris itself. I myself have been involved with the Olympics since 1998, which was the Nagano Winter Olympics. Ironically, perhaps, Nagano is well known in Japan for being the Emperor's summer retreat. The Tokyo and Paris Olympics share a number of similarities, not the least being that both involve certain events taking place quite far from the host city. In Tokyo's case, some took place as far away as Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan's main islands. The events that took place in Hokkaido were the marathon and soccer, and they were held there because of the extreme heat in Tokyo which reached over 40C/100F. Paris has Tokyo beat however, with the Surfing taking place in Tahiti, 10,000 miles from Paris in the French Polynesian islands. When events must be held outside the host city, and when any significant decision must be made, protocol dictates that the IOC must approve everything. For Tokyo, I remember being involved in IOC meetings where many discussions of that sort were held due to the COVID pandemic. The clip below from the BBC shows that the athletes are being well taken care of. They'll be staying on a luxury cruise ship that even has a tattoo parlor onboard. I wish the best of luck to all the athletes and the tireless work of my colleagues for the next several weeks. Jeux Olympiques : sportifs, a vos marques ! Happy Summer, CEO, MEEHAN GROUP Andrew Meehan meehan.jp meehanjapan.com #MEEHANGROUP #AIIC #TRANSLATION #INTERPRETING #japanese #ミーハングループ #翻訳 #通訳 #learning #history #japanology

Check this video out! With the help of our tenant, Maxar Technologies, a video was made on how the waves are created for the global surfing competition in Tahiti!

Made from wood and algae by the award winning PARADOXAL SURFBOARDS, this could be a game changer in terms of disrupting what we know and what we think’s possible. The level of innovation and experimentation coming out of France in the past decade is insanely positive. 🇫🇷🚀❤️ According to various figures, Australia, the USA, and Brazil are the top 3 countries with the most people actively surfing. While mainstream media might suggest the USA or Australia lead in surf innovation, they could benefit from observing French surf brands, who are quietly going about their business by disrupting/transforming the industry with a unique and thoughtful approach. Bravo pour votre travail, continuez sur cette lancée! 👏👏👏 Paradoxalsurfboards.com/en #paradoxalsurfboards #france #frenchdesign #quimper #quimperquiver #surfingfrance #surf #surfing #surfers #surfboard  #surfresearch #surfscience #sustainablesurfing #sustainsurf #ecoboards #ecoboardproject #sustainability #wsloneocean #ecofriendly #planetearth #oceans #circulareconomy #zerowaste  #climateeducation #surfersforclimate #wavechanger