As the countdown continues, more events and initiatives are planned to bring the Olympic spirit to Jamaica and inspire young people to get involved in sports.

Source: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/sports/skateboarding-takes-center-stage-in-jamaica-in-celebration-of-the-olympic-spirit-500-days-to-paris-2024/

"John has made an enormous contribution to the Australian Olympic Movement and Australian sport in many varied ways, he embodied the Olympic spirit," Australian Olympic Committee President Ian Chesterman said.

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1139995/double-olympic-swimming-champion-dies-86