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Just before the start of Paris 2024, we asked The Fan Panel their thoughts on the Olympics and the ongoing Paris 2024 event. Here is what they told us… Key takeaways: 1️⃣ 40% said the Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world – 55% said it one of the biggest 2️⃣ Majority of fans plan to watch live and highlights via TV, with half planning to watch every day – Unsurprisingly, 94% believe it is very important that the Olympics remains available to watch on free-to-air TV 3️⃣ Relatively low awareness and interest in The Olympics Channel 4️⃣ Athletics, Track Cycling, and Swimming were ranked the top events fans were interested in watching 5️⃣ Rowing, Canoe Slalom, Mountain Biking, and Diving were ranked as the top sports that fans only engage with during the Olympics 6️⃣ Squash, Cricket, and Bowling are the events fans would like to see added to future Olympic Games Interest in Paris 2024: Overall, 84% say they are as interested in the Paris Olympics as previous Games they have followed – 7% are more interested and 9% are less interested. Event engagement: ⏺ 91% will watch the event live on TV 📺 ⏺ 74% will watch highlights ⏺ 54% will follow through news channels (e.g. BBC News, Sky Sports News) ⏺ 54% will follow updates online (e.g. via BBC Sport or other websites) 📱 Almost half (49%) of fans plan to watch live coverage of the Olympics every day, with a further 32% planning to watch most days. The Olympics Channel: 30% are aware of the channel. After all users were informed of what the channels offers, only 16% say they are likely to use it throughout the Games. The content fans would most like to see on the Olympics Channel is: 1) Live coverage – 85% 2) Highlights of events – 63% 3) Behind the scenes content – 36% 4) Interviews with athletes – 31% 5) Exclusive features with athletes/teams – 24% Olympics Events: The events which members are most interested in watching at the Olympics are: 👟 Athletics – 90% 🚴♀️ Track Cycling – 67% 🏊♂️ Swimming – 67% 🚣♀️ Rowing – 59% 🏉 Rugby Sevens – 52% 🚵♂️ Road Cycling – 52% 🏊♀️ 🚵♂️ 👟 Triathlon – 50% Of the events fans will follow, we asked which of them are sports they would only watch/follow at the Olympics and not outside of the Games. The top sports selected here were Rowing – 27%, Canoe Slalom – 25%, Mountain Biking – 23% and Diving – 23%. The aspects of an event which most encourage fans to watch it are: 1) If it is a sport I like / usually watch – 80% 2) If an athlete from my country has a chance of winning – 58% 3) If an athlete from my country is competing – 58% 4) If there are well known-world-class athletes competing – 53% We will be launching a survey at the end of the Olympics to get fresh insights following the event, so stay tuned! #Olympics #Paris2024 #AlwaysOnGoodform #FanInsights #TheFanPanel #TeamYouFirst

Great Circle Networks meeting this morning and in our last breakout session with Craig Dean John Cleary 📷 & Jaye Rattu I mentioned 1% improvement What if all you had to do was improve 1% every day?? We all set goals but how often do we get overwhelmed and end up not achieving?? At first, it might seem like the 1% Principle is too simple to be effective, but it has become a cornerstone of success for various athletes, businesses, and now individuals. So what exactly does this principle mean? Put simply, the 1% Principle states that if you make a 1% improvement each day, then in a year’s time, you will have made a total improvement of 365%. This means that if you focus on improving just 1% every day, you will be well on your way to achieving your goals - to do something every single day that will bring you closer to achieving your goal. No matter how small it is! Want to know if it works?? Have you heard of Dave Brailsford? Just five years after Brailsford took over, the British Cycling team dominated the road and track cycling events - & During the ten-year span from 2007 to 2017, British cyclists won 178 world championships and 66 Olympic or Paralympic gold medals and captured 5 Tour de France victories in what is widely regarded as the most successful run in cycling history. All through Marginal Gains It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimate the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. But look at what could be possible in 365 days with just 1% improvement every day. I was lucky enough to meet the man himself at RideLondon a few years ago! #Success #MarginalGains #Mindset

🏊♂️ 🏊♀️ Paris 2024 Olympics: Will the Seine be ready? 🏊♂️ 🏊♀️ The Paris 2024 Olympics face significant challenges due to concerns about water quality in the Seine River, a key location for open water swimming events and the opening ceremony. Last year’s Open Water World Cup was canceled because the river's water quality didn't meet safety standards. Recent analyses show alarming levels of harmful bacteria like E. coli and Enterococcus faecalis, posing health risks for athletes and potentially impacting events. To address this, Paris is working on several infrastructure projects, including a 50,000 m³ reservoir to reduce sewer overflow into the Seine. However, these measures may not be enough if there's heavy rainfall, which could further contaminate the river. The uncertainty has prompted officials to consider backup plans, such as postponing events or relocating them to other locations, including sea venues. The stakes are high for athletes preparing for what might be the most important competition of their careers. Uncertainty about event schedules adds a psychological burden, and last-minute changes could impact performance. As Paris races to address these challenges, success will depend on nature and the effectiveness of new infrastructure. The Paris 2024 team is taking extra precautions, doubling their water quality testing processes, but the ultimate success of the Games may hinge on weather conditions and the resilience of the new systems. If Paris manages to clean up the Seine, it could set a precedent for other urban areas around the globe. However, with the Olympics deadline looming, those involved are acutely aware of the monumental challenge ahead. Photo: triathlon athletes swim in the Seine river during the men's 2023 World Triathlon Olympic Games Test Event in Paris, on 18 August 2023. GETTY IMAGES

Try this method that led to a Tour De France win and two Olympic Gold Medals  The English cycle team were in disarray. For decades they had underperformed. Then something big happened in 2003. They appointed David Brailsford, who has since been knighted, to be head coach. Within one year of his appointment the English cycle team had won two cycling gold medals, their best performance since 1908, and the following year they won the Tour De France. 🚴♀️ 🚴♂️ Under Brailsford the cycling team continued to improve with Great Britain leading the cycling medal table at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, winning eight golds at both, while British cyclists won 59 World Championships across different disciplines from 2003 to 2013. 🥇 🥇 How did he do this? Its called 'marginal gains' where you assess everything you're doing and make a 1% change to all areas, which when compounded, results in huge gains across the board. 🚀 We can apply this to our own life, particularly if we feel stuck or blocked. Sometimes making big shifts can be overwhelming and it holds us back from progress. Here are some minor changes that will lead to greater success: - Read 2 pages of a book every day - Go to bed 30 mins earlier - Drink an extra glass of water each day - Meditate for 5 mins - Exercise for 15 mins - Spend 5 mins planning your day - Have one less cup of coffee each week - Turn your phone on airplane mode for an hour each day -Have one day a week with no meat - Avoid alcohol for a week - Stretch before bed for 10 minutes - Finish your shower with 1 minute of cold water - Write one page a day of your book You might have some other ideas to add to this to improve your life and increase your success. Feel free to share them below with the community. 🙏

Some of you might find this interesting as a highlight in changes to event entries post Covid. Take a look at these two charts 👇 — one shows the steady registrations we used to get over time (the good old days). The other a mad dash of last-minute entries in the final weeks. It’s like everyone came back from holiday and thought “Oh sh!t, that triathlon is NEXT WEEK?!”. Finisher numbers for Woking Triathlon are still down around 20-25% which is reflected in these chart’s but it seems clear there’s been a big shift in how participants are signing up for some events that’s not reverted post covid. This doesn’t seem to be just a Woking issue — quite a few of the events I’m involved in have shown this trend and I’ve known several events to cancel due to low sign ups 3-6 months before the event. Is this also true on your events? Last year quite a few news articles ran highlighting this trend of last-minute booking on everything from holidays to purchases. I’ve yet to find much revealing event trends from 2024 but despite covid falling more to the back of peoples mind, and generally being busier this pattern looks to be here to stay. Can we do more to get people back booking earlier or do we simply have to take the punt and hope for the best? Both of these events had tiered pricing working off similar percentages and timeline’s so what else might persuade people to commit earlier if not offering financial reward? #Triathlon #EventManagement #LastMinuteRegistrations #EnduranceSports #WokingTriathlon

TRI-DUATHLON anyone? For a century, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine, yet the Paris Olympic triathlon events are scheduled there. With 1.3 billion EUR spent on cleaning up the river, it was a known risk that stormy weather would increased the contamination risk - cue stormy weather on opening night. Training events had already been postponed with elevated bacteria levels following the downpour over the opening ceremony. Heavy rain can overwhelm sewage and wastewater systems, allowing untreated water to reach the river. With increased levels of bacteria in the Seine, is it safe or are the athletes going to be placed under undue risk? "There’s too much E. coli in the Seine for athletes to swim in it." The men's event has been delayed and (at time of writing) now planned to be on the same day as the women's event (Wed 31st Jul). Athletes were advised between 3-4am on the day of the event that it had been delayed. Yet why would we put our elite athletes under that risk of ill health in the first place? Would you swim in the Seine, even for an Olympic medal? These triathletes have trained for years for this event, and one option is for the swim to be removed and for it to become a duathlon (cycle & run). Or the event could be moved to the rowing venue but the rest of the event wouldn't be planned properly. I'm sure that the athletes will adapt but each athlete will have strengths in each aspect of the event. The race strategy will need to revisited. The sheer amount of stress bought about by this last minute change could have been avoided by using a different location in the first instance. Did they use a risk log for the project plan? If so, which stakeholder group or sponsor decided to accept the risk on behalf of the world's top athletes? #risklog #projectplan #olympics #projectmanager

It was in a steamy big room on Thursday night surrounded by fire, music, strobing lights and synthetic outfits that I observed world class excellence in action. A combination of elements that would historically only be discussed when reliving stories from my youth. 🪩 The Australian Swimming Championships are underway in Brisbane this week. Swimmers are competing to qualify for the Australian team heading to the Olympics Paris 2024 in July. 🏊♀️ Booking 7 “best available” seats, the Ticketek Australia warning popped up, “The view from these seats is partially obstructed”. The optimist in me chose to proceed with the purchase, “it’s a pool what could possibly be the obstruction?!” Eyes rolling when we saw the view (see pic), we decided to stay put and wait until everyone was seated before we hunted down better seats. 🤨 As the races commenced a whole other world unfolded in front of our eyes. We observed: - The different “race ready” demeanours; - The recovery pool for athletes who had just competed; - The support crews in the stadiums, including the legendary Dawn Fraser, spurring on their team mates; and - The media stage where families reconnected after the race with their child who had successfully made it into the Australian Olympics team. An unobstructed view. 💡 A few thoughts to finish the week inspired by the Australian Swimming Championships; - Excellence at this stage is achieved through persistence, hard work, talent and a team who each play their part to help athletes be their best. It is not a solo sport. - World class athletes remind us that we are still learning what humans are truly capable of. - The pursuit of a world record demonstrates that incremental improvement over time leads to a new global standard of excellence. - There is nothing subjective about the end result. The time is the time. There is a finality and nothing can change the result. It feels brutal but fair. In business we have so many competing priorities and distractions where it can seem the pursuit of excellence can be comprised due to time, cost, priorities etc. There will always be the few who stand out for their commitment to unparalleled strategy and execution. As the world accelerates and becomes more complex, the true test may be if these honourable practices can be sustained. 🔮 We are beginning to discuss what humans are truly capable of, triggered through the adoption of AI. The boundaries historically defined by a narrow portion of society, may begin to understand that boundless potential exists when we consider the whole of humanity. 🚪 If you’re still reading and would like to connect for a conversation or to explore how we can work together, please reach out. Bring on the Paris Games! They are in great hands under the leadership of legends like Catherine Clark GAICD. #AustralianOlympicsTeam #ParisOlympics #ElevareAdvisory #AI #humanity #excellence

🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ Exciting News for Fitness Enthusiasts! Mark your calendars! 📅 The **Inaugural Newport Harbor Triathlon** is set to make waves on September 29th, 2024, from 5 to 8 PM. This isn't just a triathlon; it's a celebration of community and athletic prowess! 🌟 Having competed in various triathlons over the years, I know the thrill and the commitment required to cross the finish line. It’s not just about personal achievement, but also about the spirit of community and shared challenges. 🔥 The Newport Harbor event promises to offer an engaging environment and a challenging course that is perfect for everyone from seasoned athletes to first-time triathletes. Whether you're looking to set a new personal best or just hoping to finish, this event is for you. 👀 Why should you consider joining? 1. Experience the beautiful scenery of Newport Harbor. 2. Challenge yourself with a swim, bike, and run. 3. Be part of a community celebrating fitness and well-being. Are you ready to test your limits and have fun along the way? Let’s connect the spirit of competition with the heart of community! 👉 Call to action: If you're as excited as I am, drop a comment below or share this with someone who’d love to join! #NewportHarborTriathlon #Triathlon2024 #FitnessChallenge #CommunitySpirit #AthleticProwess #GetInvolved #Sportsmanship What are your tips for preparing for such an event? Let’s share and encourage each other in the comments! ⬇️ Discover more tips, insights, and resources by visiting our site at https://lnkd.in/gP_MZj6V

🏅 The 2024 Paris Olympics have ended, and Poland’s performance has left many of us disappointed—only 10 medals, with just one gold. In the 1980s and 1990s, we averaged 16-18 medals per Olympics. Now, over the past 20 years, that average has dropped to just 11.4. Every Olympics, we hope for better, but it feels like we're moving in the wrong direction. 🚴♀️ The situation in track cycling has sparked significant debate. Daria Pikulik, who won a silver medal on the final day, shared in an interview how she and her team had to fund their own suits and bikes for preparation. Mateusz Rudyk also revealed that they received their competition suits just a day before the event, and they didn’t pass all the tests. Issues like these raise serious concerns about the leadership within the Polish Sports Federations, particularly in the Polish Cycling Federation. There’s been a lot of talk, including memes, about how funds are managed—allegedly more on vacations than on our athletes. While I can’t verify these claims, it’s clear that leadership in sports, especially in committees like these, should prioritize athletes, particularly the next generation. Mental health support is crucial; as highlighted by athletes like Iga Świątek and Aleksandra Mirosław, who both credited their psychologists for their success. 👨💻 Leadership should serve the athletes, not themselves, as Simon Sinek discusses in his work. We need a long-term strategy focused on achieving our goals. Look at the approach of Chinese coaches—they support their athletes with warmth and encouragement, contrasting with the old, strict methods we’ve seen in the past. I hope we see a shift in leadership soon, one that focuses on the well-being and success of our athletes. If the allegations against the Polish sports committee are true, it’s time for a change.

Unexpected Challenge at Paris 2024 Olympics: Men’s Triathlon Postponed Due to Seine River Water Quality Concerns 🚨 In a surprising turn of events, the highly anticipated men’s Olympic triathlon was postponed just hours before the start due to the Seine River's water quality issues. This decision underscores the complexities of hosting open-water events in urban environments and the balancing act between ambitious environmental goals and the realities of major sporting events. Following a 3:30 AM inspection, pollution levels in the Seine were deemed too high for safe competition. This critical decision was made by a coalition including Paris 2024, World Triathlon, the International Olympic Committee, Météo France, the City of Paris, and the Île-de-France region's prefecture, prioritizing athlete health and safety. The pollution spike, attributed to heavy rainfall over Paris, led to increased sewage and E. coli bacteria levels in the river. These "meteorological events beyond our control" highlighted the impact of environmental factors on event planning and execution. Stay tuned for updates as organizers work to reschedule the event, ensuring a safe and fair competition for all athletes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dmuzqQ9a #Paris2024 #Olympics #Triathlon #EnvironmentalChallenges #SportsManagement #AthleteSafety #ObserverDiplomat