Whom You Know: #SportyPeachy #FrancePeachy #ParisPeachy The podiums of the Paris 2024 Games

Friday, May 24, 2024

#SportyPeachy #FrancePeachy #ParisPeachy The podiums of the Paris 2024 Games

The Paris Olympics Tells Whom You Know:

With 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 unveils its podiums!

With fewer than 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games, Tony Estanguet, President of the Paris 2024 Games, in the presence of Béatrice Dupuy, President and CEO of P&G France and Benelux, and Alexis Hanquinquant, gold medalist at the Tokyo Paralympic Games, unveil the podiums of the Paris 2024 Games, the ultimate symbol of performance.

Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024 and triple Olympic champion, Béatrice Dupuy, President and General Manager of P&G 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 P&G France and its brands, were gathered at Pulse, the headquarters of Paris 2024, around this iconic object that fuels the dreams of athletes worldwide.

The podium, the culmination for the Games' athletes since 1932 in the Olympic Games in Lake Placid (winter) and Los Angeles (summer), continues to be an integral part of the victory ceremony.

The 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.

By partnering in the production of the podiums with Paris 2024, P&G reaffirms its commitment to supporting athletes' performance and preparation for these Games.

A design inspired by the work of Gustave Eiffel

Paris 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 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 Paralympic athletes from the French Team (Mandy François-Elie and Charles-Antoine Kouakou in Para athletics, Solène Sache in Para swimming) wearing the outfit that the French athletes will wear on the podium, signed by Le Coq Sportif, Official Partner of the Paris 2024 Games.

The modular design of the podiums with interlocking modules for different configurations (individual or team Olympic/Paralympic events) allows for a limited number of podiums to be produced (68 podiums in total).

Paralympic podium: same design and single level

Designed with the same concept as the Olympic podium, a constant since the 2012 London Games, the Paralympic podium stands out for its single-level configuration. The gold medallist(s) stands in the center, behind a raised facade. A lateral ramp with a slight incline (5%) facilitates accessibility.

Manufactured in France using French wood and 100% recycled plastic.

From design to manufacturing and assembly, the podiums reflect Paris 2024's commitment to promoting "Made in France" and the expertise of local French companies. Thus, the podiums are made from French wood and 100% recycled plastic in France. The transformation of this plastic into panels was done by a social and solidarity economy (SSE) enterprise based in Seine-Saint-Denis, leading to the production of the wooden structure and assembly by enterprises located in Île-de-France.

Key figures:68 Olympic and Paralympic podiums (45 Olympic podiums and 23 Paralympic podiums)

23 types of modules to cover all configurations (individual and team events)

685 modules (640 + 45 replacement modules) produced in total during the Olympic and Paralympic Games period

Shortest podium: 3 modules used (individual event), measuring 4 meters long

Longest podium: 43 modules used (Football), measuring 40 meters long

Average weight of a module: 45kg

Height of the Paralympic podium: one level at 20 cm

Height of the Olympic podium: one level at 20 cm (silver and bronze medalists), one level at 35 cm (gold medalist)

"Stepping onto the podium, for an athlete, is a moment of pride, emotion, and ultimate consecration. The medal is placed around their neck, and in an instant, the dream becomes a reality: they enter the grand history of the Games. With P&G, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner since 2010, we are delighted to unveil the podiums of the Paris 2024 Games. Their design follows in the continuity of our medals, incorporating a piece of the Eiffel Tower, drawing inspiration from the work of the great French architect Gustave Eiffel, whose lines and curves make it unique worldwide. With these podiums, manufactured in France using French wood and 100% recycled plastic, we provide athletes with a true stage where they will proudly stand and represent the colors of their countries, in front of the entire world” , Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024

At 100 Days to Go to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, on behalf of the P&G group, I am incredibly proud to support one of the exceptional projects of Paris 2024: the podium. And particularly proud for 2 reasons. This podium is 'Made in France', which is important to us because we have been producing in France for over 50 years. Secondly, the podium is the ultimate symbol of performance and the recognition of the sport achievements of all athletes. As a global partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, we have been supporting the performance of these everyday champions for nearly 15 years through our brands, Béatrice Dupuy, President and General Manager of P&G France

"I am thrilled to discover the podiums of the Olympic and Paralympic Games of Paris 2024, especially with less than 100 days until the start of the Paralympic Games. Stepping onto the Paralympic Games podium means transitioning from being a champion in a discipline to being recognised by an entire country. Seeing this podium in person today gives me even more motivation to push myself, go all the way, and relive this unique world-class aexperience, but this time in Paris, at home, in front of my family and my audience. It will truly have a very special flavor and will remain etched in my memory forever." , Alexis Hanquinquant, Paralympic Champion and double World Champion in Para triathlon

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