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### The American Swimmers’ Scandal: Lochtegate UnveiledHey folks,Here's the lowdown on one of the most cringe-worthy Olympic scandals from Rio 2016:1. **The Claim**: During the Rio Games, American swimmer Ryan Lochte and his crew claimed they’d been robbed at gunpoint. Sounds intense, right? But hold on, the story gets wild.2. **The Real Deal**: Turns out, the swimmers—who might have had a few too many drinks—were actually caught up in a mess involving vandalism at a gas station and urinating in public. When security guards confronted them, the athletes paid them off to cover the damages.3. **Lochtegate**: The scandal, dubbed “Lochtegate,” blew up when it was revealed that Lochte and company weren’t exactly telling the truth. Lochte got hit with charges for false reporting and was slapped with a ten-month suspension by the U.S. Olympic Committee. He was also banned from their training centers.4. **New Twists**: Later on, a USA Today investigation hinted that maybe the swimmers weren’t as guilty as first thought and could’ve been coerced into paying off the guards. So, was it a case of mistaken identity or something more shady?5. **The Fallout**: Lochtegate left a mark on the Olympics, reminding everyone how quickly things can spiral out of control—and how a wild night can turn into a massive scandal.Catch you later with more Olympic drama!#Lochtegate #Rio2016 #OlympicScandal #RyanLochte #SwimmerDrama #FalseReport #SportsControversy #Vandalism #SecurityGate

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Product is a great way to tell stories.This Wolverhampton Wanderers collection is a great example of utilizing a unique product to create energy, inspire a community, and tell great stories. Arsenal F.C wearing all white kits in the FA Cup to draw attention to knife crime. Manchester City Football Club wearing a unique Lunar New Year kit and font. The National Hockey League (NHL) rolled out unique uniforms for their Stadium series. Products, especially kits or uniforms, are amazing vehicles to express a narrative and create deep connections with fans and communities.Sports Business Classes - - What are some examples of uniforms that drive enhanced storytelling for a fanbase? Think of some of the common examples - - like the National Football League (NFL) wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness or camouflage for Salute to Service - what are the risks? What happens when the unique becomes the norm? How do you prevent disruption from losing impact? Take your local team or organization, lay out a proposal to disrupt their current uniform approach with an energy moment to tell a story that will connect to the local fanbase or community. UO Sports Product Management Master’s Program Fox School of Business at Temple University Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management Portland State University - School of Business UCLA Anderson School of Management University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business Roger Hampel Football Business Journal #sportsbusiness #sportsmarketing #sportsmanagment #kits #sportsbizprof

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Pan Zhanle's interview before he left for Paris is finally being broadcasted. He requested for it not to be released during the interview. He had his reason. But since he has won, there is no reason for it not to be broadcasted anymore. Good tactic! He broke 46 seconds by swimming 45.92 seconds in the 4x100m relay! It's almost impossible for anyone to break 45 seconds in the next few decades anymore. That would be really "not humanly possible" unless of course, you are Pan Zhanle!Now if you want to look as athletic as Pan Zhanle or King Arthur, you need to swim like Pan Zhanle or King Arthur. It is humanly possible to do it. The question is whether it is also humanely possible?If you think that it is neither humanly possible nor humanely possible to swim like Pan Zhanle or King Arthur, then the second-best option is to get liposuction done by King Arthur! Get your liposuction done at special "Not humanly possible?" price! Offer only valid till the closing ceremony of Paris Summer Olympics.For more information, Google: "King Arthur not humanly possible campaign".Or click here: https://lnkd.in/gAU2mb9Zhttps://lnkd.in/g7rDH6Gx

An exciting mix of youth and experience.... 💥 This is sure to be a cracker of a Six Nations, with many of the teams going through a bit of a post World Cup transition, of out with the old and in with the new. I'm betting this campaign could be a bit of an unpredictable one... Except for where the Wooden Spoon is heading, I think we all know it'll end up in Cardiff this year. 😅We could take some inspiration from this squad when looking at our choices in Customer Experience technology. Steve Borthwick has recognised it's time for change in his squad. The old worked wonders (most of the time), but he is now envisaging the future, and that future brings new challenges which requires exciting change.There is always a risk with change, but he is surrounded by the right people to support and guide him through this process. This is a prime example of don't be afraid to take the leap and transform your offering. Perhaps you need a 2024 transition, but you don't know where to start and need support to guide you through the proccess. Maybe you're thinking of how to bring in new, exciting technologies such as AI to manage upcoming challenges? Route 101 are here to support you through this exciting period of change in 2024. As the year begins, let's take the opportunity to map out your technological journey and arrange a chat. #customerexperience #customersuccess #ai

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This is such a GOOD campaign for Megan Thee Stallion to be a partner in! Anyone who knows her knows that the Ah-lympics (with an AH 👅) is SO on brand for her. It also speaks to the younger generation and offers just the right amount of silly/goofy. What do you think? Is it better to take a funny approach or something more serious for the Olympics? #olympics2024 #brandpartnerships #marketingcampaigns

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My newest Corner 3 newsletter: The Paris 2024 #Olympics are here! What to expect? Who should you watch? Read on :) https://lnkd.in/e4epBp8s #sports #business #media #globalaffairs #worldevents #travel #hospitality #writing #sportsbusiness #ioc #paris2024 Substack

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#ParisOlympicsThe incredible #NeerajChopra wins #Silver !Sadly he fouled and managed only one throw - his groin injury didn’t really allow him to go all out.But what makes him and his family stand out from the rest is his good nature and spirit and most importantly humblenessHis mother has always been the epitome of sportsmanship in this cut throat world..says she “I am happy with the silver ,the one who got the gold (#Nadeem) is also my child .He has worked very hard.”Good sportsmanship is a characteristic of an individual that strive for greatness, to strive to be the best, to never give-up and most importantly to celebrate victories#Sportsman-spirit is so important in all fields of life including the corporate world.Its a reflection of a person's character and values and embodies fair play, integrity, respect, and humility.We have too many Leaders with bad sportsmanship dictating the competitive culture.Corporates must avoid pitting employees against each other-workplace rivalry must stopPerformance Reviews must include a simple metric for success -to assess an individual if he is a good sport!A culture of good sportsmanship can take an Organization and its people places.Workplace Rivalry & Business Rivalry must be a thing of the past-there is too much toxicity and negativityListen in

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The Power of the Pre-Game!! In both sports and business, the moments before the game or the project begins are often as critical as the execution itself. In Melbourne, where the spirit of teamwork, rallying, and competitiveness runs deep in our veins, I’ll argue that we understand this better than anyone. This footage is a perfect representation of it, Evie Victoria has become MVFC’s good luck charm!At the heart of our culture lies a powerful pre-game strategy— a ritual that not only prepares us for the challenge ahead but also binds us together with a shared vision and energy. It’s about more than just the mechanics of preparation; it’s about creating an atmosphere where the collective commitment to our goals charges the air.When we align our energies and focus on our objectives together, the dream doesn’t just take shape—it soars. This unity and shared excitement isn’t just exciting; it’s effective.Lets harness the pre-game magic that sets the stage for success. Because when the team works in harmony, the dream works in reality.This video gives me tingles 🙌🏽#sports #pregame #energise #teamwork #powerofthepeople #melbourneculture #sportsculture #culture #teamwork #sales #goals #alfasihire #ewps #construction #takingpeoplehire

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We stand on the shoulders of giants!As we celebrate the biggest week in golf, we want to take a moment to Celebrate Our Legends - African American golfers that paved the way for the game to be what it is today!Rad our full blog post and get to know the history of the game: https://lnkd.in/gThpA5sQ#BeAuthentic#EastsideGolf

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