This podcast episode delves into the multifaceted aspects of Olympic success and organization, highlighting how demographic factors, such as population size, national wealth, and women's workforce participation influence medal outcomes, while also addressing the logistical challenges surrounding the feeding of athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The insights reveal that greater investment in sports correlates with medal achievement and that a commitment to sustainability, through local sourcing of food, underscores the organizers' dedication to environmental responsibility.
