Unit 1: Higher, Faster, Stronger (TG1)

About to Cross the Finish Line

The impact and the consequences of the Games for Irish athletes are various: firstly the number of professional athletes greatly increased thanks to the importance the Irish State gave to the Olympics. In addition, Athletes were coached by professionals and scientists. In fact, they had to focus on their diet and their training to improve their performances. On top of that, their preparations became better because they improved their way of training and also because they had more money thanks to the state and sponsorships, as a result it increased their performances. The games became a sort of self-sustaining system, a virtuous circle. Moreover, it engendered the popularity of the athletes, especially for Irish athletes.

Additionally, thanks to social media and TV the Games became more visible all around the world, which also permitted the host countries to promote their cultures. Besides, because athletes are more professionals and have better performances this entertainment attracts more and more viewers, spectators and visitors. Nowadays, the Games try to reach gender parity, and every four years we have the Paralympic Games to represent disabled people for more inclusion and diversity in our societies.

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