8 Memorable Moments Of The 2016 Olympics From Which Every Leader Can Learn By Andreas Von Der Heydt

There are some aspects to criticize the Olympic Games about. However, there's been many inspiring, heart-warming and genuinely emotional moments and stories at Rio 2016. Here's 8 of the best from which every leader can learn. From which we all can learn!

Schooling Beats Phelps – How To Inspire Next Generations
21-year-old Singaporean Joseph Schooling beats his big idol Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly final and becomes Singapore’s first Olympic champion. Schooling met Phelps as a young teenager in 2008 for the first time (picture left). Phelps after the final: “I’m happy with how things finished.” Phelps at his best and at peace, even in defeat. A true champion! And a superb Schooling: “If it wasn’t for Michael, I don’t think I could have gotten to this point. I wanted to be like him as a kid.” (photo: straitstimes.com).
North And South Korean Gymnasts Take Selfie – How To Build Bridges
North and South Korean gymnasts Hong Un-jong and Lee Eun-ju have shown the world that even a selfie can foster the Olympic spirit and can bring people together. A moment of unity has been found in the most unlikely place. (photo: filipinotimes.ae).
US Cyclist Kristin Armstrong (43) Is The Comeback Queen – How To Never Give Up
Kristin Armstrong fought off rain, a super tough challenger, and a nose bleed to win her third Olympic gold medal in cycling a day before her 43rd birthday. After the race, she dropped off her bike and collapsed in exhaustion; her five-year-old son sprinted into her arms as she lay on the ground. (photo: The Denver Post).

A Marriage Proposal At The Medal Ceremony – How To Balance Life
Chinese diver He Zi had just received a silver medal for the women's three-meter springboard when her boyfriend Qin Kai, in front of a global TV audience, went down on one knee. I guess there was no real way for her to say "No“... (photo: Reuters).
Fiji´s Men Rugby Team Wins Gold Medal – How To Celebrate Wins
Fiji (900K population) won with an emphatic and bruising 43-7 rugby defeat of Great Britain its first ever gold medal. How to ensure proper celebrations? Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama announced a further day of public holiday for the Pacific island nation. (photo: Samoa Times).
Refugee Team – How To Believe In Yourself
For the first time at the Olympics, there was a refugee team taking part, representing the 65 million people displaced by war and persecution. All of whom have incredible stories to tell. Yusra Mardini is perhaps the most famous of the team. Mardini nearly drowned while escaping the conflict in Syria, fleeing her country after her house was destroyed. They pushed the boat, which had begun to fill up with water, for three hours until reaching land. She swam in the women's 100m butterfly and although she did not advance, she won her heat. (Photo: Team Refugees).
Jared Tallent Receives Gold Medal 4 Years Later – How To Stay Honest
4 Years after he should have stood on the podium in London, Australian walker Jared was awarded the gold medal denied him by a Russian doping cheat. Tallent accepted the medal before a crowd of about 500 people in Melbourne and so became one of only seven Australian men to win an Olympic athletics gold medal. In Rio where he won silver he had to be wheeled from the track in a chair. He had nothing left to give. (photo: Eddie Jim).
Runners Hamblin And D´Agostino Help Each Others – How To Give
When during the 5,000 heat New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin stumbled and fell she accidentally brought down American Abbey D'Agostino. D'Agostino helped Hamblin back to her feet but the American had injured her leg in the incident and she slumped to the track. Hamblin helped her up and stayed with her and both completed the race. A touching moment that beautifully illustrates what the Olympic spirit is all about. (Photo: Associated Press).
Which are your most memorable moments and impressions of the 2016 Olympics?
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