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100 DAYS BEFORE THE PARALYMPIC GAMES, PARIS 2024 UNVEILS THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC PODIUMSTony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 and triple Olympic champion, Béatrice Dupuy, President and General Manager of Procter & Gamble France and Benelux, Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, accompanied by Alexis Hanquinquant, Paralympic champion in Para triathlon and one of the six French athletes supported by Procter & Gamble France and its brands, were gathered at Pulse, the headquarters of Paris 2024, around this iconic object that fuels the dreams of athletes worldwide.On Thursday, May 23, less than 100 days before the Opening Ceremony of the first Paralympic Games organised in France in summer, the Paris 2024 Organising Committee, with the support of Procter & Gamble, Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, reveal the podiums, the ultimate symbols of performance, showcasing the creativity of Paris 2024.The visuals of the Paralympic podium and the Olympic podium for the Paris 2024 Games, as well as a press kit, are available via this link . Paris 2024
THE PODIUM, THE CULMINATION FOR THE GAMES' ATHLETESThe podium is the ultimate symbol of performance and celebration. For Olympic and Paralympic athletes, stepping onto the podium is an achievement. It is the conclusion of a long journey, a testament to their sporting achievement, and a moment that remains etched in their memory. Since 1932 and the Olympic Games in Lake Placid (winter) and Los Angeles (summer), the podium has been an integral part of the victory ceremony.Paris 2024 / Isabelle HarsinBy partnering in the production of the podiums with Paris 2024, Procter & Gamble reaffirms its commitment to supporting athletes' performance and preparation for these Games.
Paris 2024 / Isabelle HarsinA DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE WORK OF GUSTAVE EIFFELParis 2024 wanted to create continuity between the medal and the podium, these two symbols of performance that define the identity of the Games and the pride of the host country. The design of the Olympic and Paralympic podiums podiums is directly inspired by the metal lace of the Eiffel Tower, which is also found in other Gustave Eiffel’s works such as the bridges. The lines and curves that adorn their façade are an extension of the metal arches that make the work of Gustave Eiffel unique and its association with Paris and France worldwide. The gray surface of the podium refers to the famous Parisian rooftops, taking the medallists to the skies above Paris in a symbolic way. The choice of sober colors (gray and off-white) and a sleek design aims to harmonise the podium with the colorful and festive Look of the Games, as well as the colors of the official uniforms of each delegation. An initial illustration is provided with the visual accompanying this unveiling, featuring three Par...
