KevinMD September 29, 2024
During the Olympics and Paralympics, all eyes turn to the best of the best: incredible athletes who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit of greatness in hopes of earning one of the most sought-after titles in the world.
“Gold medalist” has a glorious ring to it, and the athletes who earn this honor have every right to be proud. But the mantra of the Olympic movement isn’t “get gold or go home in shame.” In fact, winning medals is only a small part of what it means to be an Olympian or Paralympian, especially since only a tiny fraction of the 10,500 Olympians and 4,400 Paralympians actually come away with hardware.
Instead, the official motto for the Olympic Games...