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Saturday, January 10, 2009

PhotoHunt: Aftermath



In the aftermath of World War II, many countries, including Finland, were saddled by burgeoning problems, including financial collapse, health system challenges, and ideology shifts. But bouncing rather quickly from this quagmire, the Finnish capital of Helsinki successfully hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics which saw the debut appearance of athletes from countries like the Soviet Union and Israel, among others.

One of the main events of the Olympics- as in any Olympics before until now- was the lighting of the Olympic cauldron. In the Helsinki Games, Paavo Nurmi, the Flying Finn was one of two Olympic stalwarts who heralded the opening of the XVth Olympiad, alongside Hannes Kolehmainen. In the aftermath of the Nurmi juggernaut, the competition was made to drool at his nine gold medals, three silver medals, and 22 world records, earned all or in part when he participated in the 1920 Antwerp, 1924 Paris, and 1928 Amsterdam Olympiads.

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16 Comments:

Blogger CRIZ LAI said...

That was something different about the theme. I'm glad Finland got back real quick in recovering from the aftermath of the war. :)

http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:52:00 AM  
Blogger Photo Cache said...

that was a good take on the theme. nice to see you too, i am guessing that's you on the second shot.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 5:27:00 AM  
Blogger Bengbeng said...

oh, that is you in the second shot. i had no idea until i read the comment by photo cache. :)

Saturday, January 10, 2009 7:00:00 AM  
Blogger Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling said...

A real nice take on the theme that tells history :)

Saturday, January 10, 2009 10:04:00 AM  
Blogger eastcoastlife said...

Singapore went through a hard time during WW II. We were also occupied by the Japanese for almost 4 years. No more war.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:00:00 AM  
Blogger Smalltown RN said...

I really like you take on this theme...very creative....and I learn't something as well...thanks

Saturday, January 10, 2009 11:27:00 AM  
Blogger Leslie said...

A very good photo choice for this week. :)

http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/01/whats-my-favorite-thing.html

Saturday, January 10, 2009 12:27:00 PM  
Blogger ian said...

criz: finland's an amazing place to visit. its Olympic stadium is the closest i've been to anything related to the olympics hehe

photo cache and bengbeng: yup, that's me standing beside the flying finn =]

elaine and leslie: thanks! i love your pics too!

ecl: the Philippines, too, was under Japanese rule. there was so much death and destruction... i think we are still reeling from the after effects of WW2...

RN: that's what i love about PH- i can take a tour of the world and learn without leaving my house =]

Saturday, January 10, 2009 2:01:00 PM  
Blogger YTSL said...

A nice aftermath for a change -- very cool! :)

Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:09:00 PM  
Blogger jams o donnell said...

Great shots. Nurmi was one of the truly great Olympians. Happy weekend

Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:41:00 PM  
Blogger stan said...

thanks for sharing this bit of olympic trivia!

Saturday, January 10, 2009 4:50:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I really like the tower's design and the perspective of the photo is great.

Stop by and see my aftermath if you have time.

http://moderatesuburbanchick.blogspot.com/

Saturday, January 10, 2009 5:25:00 PM  
Blogger Hootin Anni said...

I LOVE the historical aspect of your post for the week's theme.

Mine's aftermath of after math. Come on over to see it if you have some time today.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 6:52:00 PM  
Blogger Momgen said...

Nice entry for the theme. Good job. TC. Happy weekend.

Mine is here hope you visit

Saturday, January 10, 2009 10:26:00 PM  
Blogger ian said...

ytsl: i think i bent the usual definition of "aftermath" a bit... but it is nice to think of something "positive" in an event's aftermath

jams: he is indeed! a well-deserved accolade, insufficient at the very least =]

stan and anni: what can i say- i'm a trivia geek hehe

jylnc: i was on my back trying to get the entire tower in the frame =] worth the effort, i must say =]

gen: thanks for stopping by!

happy weekend everyone!

Sunday, January 11, 2009 6:44:00 PM  
Blogger Makoy said...

Thanks for sponsoring :)

Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:51:00 PM  

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