ANALYSIS
Search for the phrase “post-Olympic blues,” and you’ll find plenty of write-ups about the state of depression that sets in after the flame of the summer games flickers out.
And it’s not just the athletes who must navigate the descent from the highs of the quadrennial competition. After two weeks of the amazing displays of athletic prowess the world witnessed in Paris, many fans and viewers are also left to wonder, “What now?”Â
While some may point to the controversies as reasons to tune out, personally, I couldn’t help but watch in awe.
On the one hand, the games symbolize not just athleticism at its finest, they also teach us lessons about dedication, sacrifice, and support systems; resilience and perseverance; and the power of the mind and body as well as a premium on the value of teamwork.
Those lessons made it easy to cheer for the expected gold medalists and breakout stars alike. While unabashedly pro-Team USA, those same values served as a reason to cheer even when America’s finest athletes failed to earn a spot on the medal platform.
But there was something deeper to appreciate this time around, beyond the parade of athletic events with the beautiful backdrop
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