Paris Olympics

Seven Of The Paris Olympics’ Most Striking Images – As Classical Artworks
12 Aug

Seven Of The Paris Olympics’ Most Striking Images – As Classical Artworks

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As the 2024 Paris Olympics draws to a close, the BBC rounds up some of the most stunning photos captured from the Games – and reveals their similarities to historic works of art. The ancient Olympic Games were already a quarter of a millennium old when, in 530 BC, an anonymous Greek artist, known today as the “The Running Man Painter”, adorned the body of a clay jug with a playful portrait of a muscular marathonist in full sprint. Suspended in mid-stride on the vessel’s cylindrical surface, the figure’s unforgettable flex of form and fleet-footed physique remind us that, since…
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Paris Olympics: It Means A Lot To Me – Benjamin Azamati On Representing Ghana
24 Jul

Paris Olympics: It Means A Lot To Me – Benjamin Azamati On Representing Ghana

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Ghana sprinter, Benjamin Azamati has expressed his deep pride in representing Ghana as he gears up for his second Olympics. Azamati is a member of Team Ghana, which is currently in Paris for the Olympic Games. The team has been training in Strasbourg ahead of the competition, which runs from July 26 to August 11. Reflecting on his experience at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Azamati shared his excitement for the upcoming games and emphasized the significance of representing his country. “Representing Ghana means a lot. To be able to put on the jersey and go out there and represent…
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