Olympic games captivate emotions
Later this week, I am fortunate enough to be heading to the Olympics in Vancouver. It’s been a lifelong dream to actually experience the games first-hand.
For me, the Olympics don’t keep me interested because of the politics or the controversies. It’s about the people who dedicate their lives for a chance at glory. I absolutely love those stories and experiencing the emotion in real-time.
The emotions that games evoke are strong – and fortunately can be relived infinitely through social media.
Fifty-year member of the Canadian Public Relations Society Don LaBelle, APR, FCPRS shares a story from a fundraising gala in ‘76 for the ’78 Commonwealth Games. His committee brought in the top three runners from the four minute mile at the ’54 Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, including Roger Bannister.
Hear Don’s story: (keep in mind the crowd’s reaction was some 20+ years after the four minute mile)
If you’re not familiar with the run, watch this video first.
Stories from athletes around the world are great, but seriously GO CANADA!
