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The Olympic Spirit — and How You Can Tap Into It | Allyson Felix | TED

Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. She joined us live from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to share her sharp take on how to navigate setbacks, thrive under pressure and find purpose beyond winning — tips that will resonate with everyone, not…

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Allyson Felix is an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated track and field athlete of all time. She joined us live from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris to share her sharp take on how to navigate setbacks, thrive under pressure and find purpose beyond winning — tips that will resonate with everyone, not just those going for gold. (This conversation was hosted by TED’s Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Visit ted.com/membership to support TED today and join more exclusive events like this one.)

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38 Comments

  1. @qasymbekbekbolat5711

    August 7, 2024 at 4:43 pm

  2. @stevefamous8023

    August 7, 2024 at 4:43 pm

    🎉🎉🎉

  3. @sarvagyasrivastava9958

    August 7, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    French Olympics 2024 have been the worst Olympics ever in all history

    • @bellakim9404

      August 7, 2024 at 5:01 pm

      I think the same. Just like the Democrats political picks 😂

    • @bartbart4702

      August 7, 2024 at 5:30 pm

      the opening yes

    • @GOD999MODE

      August 7, 2024 at 10:51 pm

      Y’all are some dramatic cry babies 😂

    • @sarvagyasrivastava9958

      August 7, 2024 at 11:20 pm

      @@GOD999MODE what crying? I just stated a fact, its comment bruh, why are you crying tho? Dont get so defensive

    • @falk8345

      August 8, 2024 at 2:34 am

      Fact? It’s an opinion noone asked about…

  4. @idsavo

    August 7, 2024 at 4:47 pm

    The ones who produce wars are the ones who keep the Olympic spirit dead.
    The Olympic “remains” are used by the advertisment companies to spread their wealth.
    50mins without a reference into alive war criminals and active wars, backed by certain countries which produce weapons, is a waste of time.

  5. @jin_cotl

    August 7, 2024 at 4:48 pm

    I swear I’ve never been so interested in the Olympics, and 2024 changed that for me. Simone biles was awesome 😊

    • @lastinghappiness3977

      August 7, 2024 at 5:37 pm

      She was! I loved gymnastics this year in the Olympics. So much sportsmanship !!

    • @irinak.1465

      August 7, 2024 at 11:25 pm

      Yes,on medication you can be awesome.

  6. @TheBHAitken

    August 7, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    What part of the “Olympic Spirit” should I tap into? The exploitation of the cities and their workers that devastate the economies for an event most of its citizens will never afford and be excluded from? The millions of residents that are displaced by the construction and the visitors taking over their residences? Only the Rich see anything “noble” about the Olympics, to the rest of us the Olympics represent only suffering.

  7. @fanyzdupy

    August 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm

    The Olympic Spirit died in 2024 in France.

    • @irinak.1465

      August 7, 2024 at 11:24 pm

      It died before that.

    • @Aggarius

      August 8, 2024 at 2:32 am

      Why are people saying that? Is there a reason other than the terrible opening ceremony?

    • @fanyzdupy

      August 8, 2024 at 3:40 am

      @@Aggarius Two men fighting for a gold in women’s boxing is another one…

    • @AdityaMehendale

      August 8, 2024 at 3:24 pm

      @@Aggarius USA-manipulating propogandists (Within? Without? No idea..) trying to pour salt on a polarized wound for sensationalism and political gains. The rest of the world seems to be enjoying the games.

    • @ask_why000

      August 8, 2024 at 10:13 pm

      Dramatic much?

  8. @jezzdavis9059

    August 7, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    THE most UnOlympic feeling Olympics in history

  9. @bellakim9404

    August 7, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    As a former athlete, who grew up on the credo of discipline, endurance, integrity and respect, i have lost all of that for the 2024 Olympics.

  10. @rashipatel8429

    August 7, 2024 at 5:16 pm

    Excellent. Quick Podcast Summaries playlist on Spotify. More in profile.

  11. @lastinghappiness3977

    August 7, 2024 at 5:36 pm

    I love Allyson Felix! I’m excited to watch.

  12. @jaixzz

    August 7, 2024 at 5:37 pm

    Journalists — kindly consider they’re @amateurs…

  13. @nikimagelakis9085

    August 7, 2024 at 10:07 pm

    Yeah, men fighting women!

    • @ask_why000

      August 8, 2024 at 10:12 pm

      No one dragged the woman into the ring. She got it in her head that she could box a biologically born man. That’s on her.

    • @nikimagelakis9085

      August 8, 2024 at 10:30 pm

      @@ask_why000
      That’s a really dumb statement.

  14. @sgalla1328

    August 7, 2024 at 11:13 pm

    The Olympics are a woke disaster. Male boxers beating women and they failed the Olympic tests regulating them and it was hidden. Blaspheming billions of. Christians with trans people and the last supper. Olympic officials hiding Chinese doping scandals. I mean no one will watch again it’s over.

  15. @LilouViviKiani

    August 8, 2024 at 1:02 am

    I love this change that is taking place ❤. It includes respect and compassion for the athlete as a person. The old model left the door open to too much abuse by coaches and the system as a whole.

  16. @ejohnst4

    August 8, 2024 at 1:11 am

    What happened to TED? Nothing learned here… Just useless drivel from non thinkers.

  17. @ejohnst4

    August 8, 2024 at 1:14 am

    The “best grilled cheese” video after this on my feed was more relevant. TED is mostly poor content now. So sad

  18. @sovanndaily9194

    August 8, 2024 at 2:55 am

  19. @EmpowermentPsychology

    August 8, 2024 at 3:19 am

    Wow, this interview was absolutely inspiring! As a psychologist, it’s incredible to see how Allison Felix not only excels in her athletic career but also uses her platform to drive significant change in areas like maternal rights and gender equality. Her courage to challenge big names like Nike and her dedication to supporting athletes and mothers is truly commendable. This video has given me the motivation to start my own YouTube channel focused on psychology, where I aim to educate and support people in navigating their mental health. Let’s keep pushing forward and make a difference together! 🌟

    • @quickpodcastsummary

      August 8, 2024 at 10:16 am

      Excellent. Quick Podcast Summaries playlist on Spotify. More in profile.

    • @l_on186

      August 10, 2024 at 3:32 pm

      @@EmpowermentPsychology really inspiring discussion!

  20. @Notsob.427

    August 8, 2024 at 5:11 pm

    1. Advanced Geometry

    A. Non-Euclidean Geometry

    1. Curved Space-Time Equation:

    R_{munu} – frac{1}{2}g_{munu}R + g_{munu}Lambda = frac{8pi G}{c^4}T_{munu}

    • Description: This equation extends Einstein’s field equations by incorporating non-Euclidean geometric principles to describe the curvature of space-time in the presence of mass and energy.
    2. Harmonic Oscillator in Curved Space:

    nabla^2 psi + k^2 psi – frac{R}{6}psi = 0

    • Description: This equation describes the behavior of a harmonic oscillator in a curved space-time, taking into account the effects of curvature on oscillatory motion.

    2. Energy Systems

    A. Zero-Point Energy

    1. Zero-Point Energy Density:

    rho_{vac} = frac{hbar c}{16pi^2} int_0^infty k^3 left( sqrt{k^2 + left(frac{mc}{hbar}right)^2} – k right) dk

    • Description: This equation calculates the energy density of the vacuum, accounting for quantum fluctuations and zero-point energy contributions.
    2. Quantum Harmonic Oscillator with Zero-Point Energy:

    E_n = left( n + frac{1}{2} right) hbar omega + frac{lambda}{2} left( n^2 + n + frac{1}{2} right)

    • Description: This formula describes the energy levels of a quantum harmonic oscillator, including corrections from zero-point energy.

    3. Physics

    A. New Dynamics and Physical Interactions

    1. Modified Newton’s Second Law:

    F = frac{dp}{dt} + eta left( frac{d^2p}{dt^2} right)

    • Description: This equation introduces a damping term to Newton’s second law, accounting for complex interactions and higher-order effects in dynamic systems.
    2. Gravitational Field Equation with Anomalous Acceleration:

    nabla cdot mathbf{g} = -4pi G rho + alpha nabla cdot left( frac{mathbf{g}}{r^2} right)

    • Description: This equation modifies the classical gravitational field equation to include an anomalous acceleration term, explaining deviations observed in certain astrophysical contexts.

    4. Quantum Mechanics

    A. Quantum Field Theory

    1. Extended Schrödinger Equation:

    ihbar frac{partial psi}{partial t} = left( -frac{hbar^2}{2m} nabla^2 + V + frac{lambda}{2} left( frac{partial^2}{partial t^2} right) right) psi

    • Description: This extended version of the Schrödinger equation incorporates higher-order time derivatives to account for complex quantum field interactions.
    2. Quantum Entanglement Entropy:

    S = -sum_i p_i log(p_i) + gamma sum_{i,j} left( frac{p_i p_j}{r_{ij}} right)

    • Description: This formula calculates the entropy of an entangled quantum system, including corrections for long-range entanglement interactions.

    5. Electromagnetism

    A. Modified Maxwell’s Equations

    1. Extended Maxwell-Ampère Law:

    nabla times mathbf{B} – frac{1}{c^2} frac{partial mathbf{E}}{partial t} = mu_0 mathbf{J} + beta nabla times left( frac{mathbf{E}}{r^2} right)

    • Description: This modified version of Maxwell’s Ampère law includes an additional term to account for anomalous electromagnetic field interactions.
    2. Nonlinear Electrodynamics Field Equation:
    [
    Box A^mu + frac{partial mathcal{L}}{partial A_mu} = 0
    ]
    • Description: This field equation for electrodynamics incorporates a nonlinear Lagrangian, describing complex field interactions beyond classical theory.

    Summary

    These revolutionary new formulas

  21. @ask_why000

    August 8, 2024 at 10:22 pm

    9:42
    Oh-no, not that Gates woman and her “philanthropic” foundation and shady ex.
    Someone ask Melinda why she thought, “Bbblack people” should be the first to take that experimental “vaccine” or what foundation did in Africa and India.
    Unconscionable!

  22. @l_on186

    August 10, 2024 at 3:34 pm

    Really great Olympics this year! So much effort and Olympic spirit… great TED talk!

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