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Olympic NGBs are in Crisis: The $120M Problem and Sponsor Solutions
A new analysis reveals a structural funding collapse threatening American athletic development.
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What should your organization decide before pursuing an Olympic opportunity?
Before pursuing an Olympic opportunity, decide which organizational priority it would serve, what result would justify the work, who can authorize it, and what you need to learn before committing resources. That gives the idea something useful to stand against. A proposal can be exciting and still be a poor fit for your organization. It can also start small and become worth pursuing once you understand the people, resources and decisions involved. Consider a university explor
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Sep 154 min read
Utah 2034 Just Entered Classrooms. That Is a Strategy Signal, Not a Ceremony.
Utah 2034 launched Champion Schools 34 in 72 elementary schools. What that pilot covers, what it does not, and which decisions still belong to districts, universities, and workforce leaders.
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Sep 94 min read


What an Olympic Readiness Assessment Reveals
An olympic readiness assessment shows whether your organization is prepared to turn Olympic visibility into strategy, alignment, and lasting value.
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May 276 min read


How to Prepare for the Olympics Strategically
Learn how to prepare for the Olympics with a strategic lens so your organization turns Olympic visibility into alignment, relevance, and legacy.
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May 265 min read


Olympic Strategy Consulting That Delivers
Olympic strategy consulting helps brands, cities, and institutions turn Games involvement into clear positioning, stronger outcomes, and legacy.
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May 256 min read


Olympic Activation Planning That Actually Pays Off
Olympic activation planning helps brands, cities, and institutions turn Games visibility into strategy, stakeholder value, and long-term results.
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May 26 min read


How Olympic Athletes Shape Resilient Legacies
The road to the Olympics is rarely linear. It's filled with twists, turns, and untold stories of resilience. Imagine standing at the start line, years of your life dedicated to this one moment. Your heart races, every nerve tingles with anticipation. This is not just another competition—this is the culmination of a life's work. Overcoming Adversity: The Olympic Way Resilience has always been at the core of the Olympic narrative. It binds together athletes of the past and pres
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Apr 202 min read


Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Sparks City-Wide Anticipation
The Hollywood sign gleams in the morning light, overlooking a city buzzing with Olympic dreams. Los Angeles stands on the precipice of making history — becoming just the third city ever to host the Summer Olympics three times. A Legacy 96 Years in the Making Athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, the last time the city hosted the Summer Games. Los Angeles first welcomed the world in 1932, transforming from a growing West Coast metropolis
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Apr 92 min read


London 1908 Olympics Changed Everything 118 Years Later
On a crisp London morning 118 years ago, athletes from 22 nations gathered at the newly built White City Stadium. What they didn't know was that they were about to participate in the most transformative Olympics in modern history. The Games That Established Modern Traditions Athletes from 22 nations march during the 1908 London Olympics, participating in traditions that would define the modern Olympic movement for over a century. The 1908 London Olympics, officially known as
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Apr 82 min read


The Look of LA28 Games: What Los Angeles Wants the World to Feel in 2028
LA28’s new Look of the Games is more than branding—it’s a statement about Los Angeles, identity, and how a host city wants the world to experience the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Mar 235 min read


The Flame That Comes to Us
There is something profoundly democratic about the Olympic Torch Relay. The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Lantern, designed to safely transport the Olympic Flame across Italian towns during its two-month journey. Long before the Opening Ceremony, before the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, the flame leaves its birthplace in Olympia and begins a journey through villages and capitals, across mountains and coastlines. It does not wait behind ticketed gate
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Feb 184 min read


The Olympic Legacy: How London Transformed Through Three Historic Games
From Edwardian grandeur to postwar grit to multicultural celebration, the 1908, 1948, and 2012 Olympic Games in London didn’t just happen in the city; they transformed it—and in turn, helped reshape the Olympic Movement.
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Sep 1, 20254 min read


What Are the Olympic Values? Exploring Sport Diplomacy and Global Unity
Every two years, the world gathers in shared anticipation, watching athletes from nearly every nation compete not only for medals but for...
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Aug 25, 20254 min read


Breaking Barriers: Kirsty Coventry Becomes the First Female and African IOC President
Welcoming the new International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry.
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Aug 19, 20254 min read


Jesse Owens in Berlin: Triumph, Friendship, and the Legacy of Olympic Spirit
How Jesse Owens shaped the Berlin Games.
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Aug 12, 20254 min read


What Is the Olympic Truce? A Tradition of Peace in Sport
In a world where conflict often dominates headlines, the Olympic Games offer a rare and powerful symbol of unity. At the heart of this...
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Jul 14, 20253 min read


Allyson Felix: Speed, Motherhood, and Redefining Greatness
In the history of the Olympic Games, few names shine as brightly or as boldly as Allyson Felix . She is not just a sprinter. She is not...
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Jul 7, 20253 min read


Torchbearer’s Tale: Spyridon Louis and the Spirit of a Nation
Spyridon Louis – The Water Carrier Who Ran Into Legend The First Olympic Marathon Winner Spyridon Louis. Athens, 1896. Photo Credit:...
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Jun 5, 20253 min read


Reigniting the Flame: How A French Baron Sparked the Modern Olympic Games
When the Olympic Games returned in 1896 after a 1,500-year hiatus, it wasn’t Zeus who made it happen. It was Pierre. Baron Pierre de...
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Jun 2, 20253 min read
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