Eso No Estaba En Mi Libro de Los Juegos Olimpicos

Did you know that during the opening ceremony of one Olympic Games, more than 1,400 singers spread across five continents were coordinated to perform the same piece of music live? Or that in Athens, an athlete who was assaulted in the middle of a marathon ended up lighting the cauldron twelve years later, becoming a symbol of the Olympic spirit? And who would have suspected that an Olympic organization tried to convince the IOC that its work was going well... by projecting fake recordings as if they were live images? Few people have experienced the Olympic Games with as much intensity and dedication as Paloma del Río, one of the most recognizable and respected voices in Spanish sports journalism. Over the course of sixteen editions, she has narrated historic feats, witnessed epic episodes, and worked on the front line during some of the most complicated moments in public television during major Olympic events. But this book does not only cover the excitement of the competitions. It also reveals the hidden effort that goes into each edition of the Games: the endless technical preparation, international coordination, logistical tensions, security, human and professional challenges, coexistence between delegations, and the technological muscle that makes it possible for millions of viewers to enjoy each feat. From her beginnings as a young journalist fascinated by Seoul 88 to her role as editor-in-chief at such iconic events as Barcelona 92, Atlanta, Vancouver, and Rio, the author reconstructs an extraordinary professional and personal journey, full of lessons learned and moments that marked entire generations. With a critical eye, a sense of humor, and a deep love for the Olympic spirit, this book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Olympic Games, told by the person who has best narrated them for Spain.