David Betlehem

At Paris Olympics, some firms won gold for product placement

Published by Kathimerini on Thu, 08/15/2024 - 21:27

The medalists in the 10-kilometer marathon swimming (l-r: Oliver Klemet, Germany, silver; Kristof Rasovszky, Hungary, gold; and David Betlehem, Hungary, bronze) pose for a selfie with a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 phone provided to them for the occasion. Not to be outdone, French luxury goods firm LVMH provided the Louis Vuitton trays on which the medals were placed at all award ceremonies.

Modesty the aim for Türkiye's Olympic shooting sensation

Published by Hurriyet on Sat, 08/10/2024 - 08:25

Yusuf Dikeç may have an Olympic medal and a legion of adoring online fans, but the Turkish pistol sharpshooter is aiming to keep his feet on the ground.

Shots of the athlete cocking his pistol with nonchalance, his silver medal in Paris earned with his off hand in his pocket and no protective glasses or headphones, went viral around the world.

Kynigakis finishes tenth in men’s 10km marathon swimming at Paris 2024

Published by Kathimerini on Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:32

Greece's Athanasios Charalampos Kynigakis takes a moment after crossing the finish line in the men's 10km marathon swimming event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, on Friday. Kynigakis finished in tenth place with a time of 1:52:37.2. Hungary's Kristóf Rasovszky won the race, battling strong currents on a sunny, breezy morning.