August 2, 2024,
Women’s wrestling is in our face. Right now.
At the Olympics.
Sensational.
Who is the face of American women’s wrestling at the 2024 Olympics?
Drum roll please.
Helen Maroulis is an American freestyle wrestler who competes in the women's 55-kg, 53-kg, and 57-kg categories.
She was a gold medalist at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada and a gold medalist at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.
More accomplishments. More excitement.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, she became the first-ever American to win a gold medal in women's freestyle wrestling at the Olympic Games.
This American star is certainly making headlines. Deservedly so.
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On July 31, 2024, the informative wrestling news source themat.com observes, “Maroulis was the first U.S. woman to win Olympic gold (2016), the first to win two Olympic medals (2020 bronze) and the first to make three Olympic teams. She boasts nine World/Olympic medals and beat the legend Saori Yoshida of Japan in the Rio finals.”
Cheers to that.
The informative team at sescoops.com adds, “Helen Maroulis is a name synonymous with excellence in wrestling. As she prepares for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, she stands on the brink of making history once again.”
Speaking of history, time for a little history.
Helen attended Magruder High School for three years, where as a freshman she became the first female wrestler to place at the Maryland state wrestling championships.
She was also named Most Outstanding Wrestler of a tournament, by pinning a senior boy who had won the year before, and finished high school with 99 career victories.
More history.
FCI recognized Helen’s accomplishments early on. In October of 2016, this was hot off the press.
As reported by usatoday.com, “Helen Maroulis claimed the first wrestling gold for the U.S. women on Thursday in the Rio Games. And she did it by beating one of the all-time greats in the sport. The 24-year-old won in the 53 kg weight class, defeating three-time defending Olympic champion Saori Yoshida, 33, of Japan 4-1.”
Given the machine like impenetrable victorious armor of Ms. Yoshida, some considered Helen’s victory a miracle.
Another way of viewing it was, after all of the years of Helen’s training, hard work, talent and creativity, it was simply her time. Her window of opportunity briefly opened and she blasted her way through it.
It was something that Helen dreamed of her whole life.
The historical victory did not come easy. The entertaining site huffingtonpost.com details, “Maroulis, from Rockville, Maryland, also had to overcome a battle with the scale, NBC reported. She had won a world title in the 55 kilogram class but had to cut weight to compete in the 53 kilogram division in Rio. She hired a nutritionist to cope with a strict dietary regimen, but that’s over now.”
Now that she has traveled and conquered the world, it seems fitting that we return to her hometown and illuminate the village that helped raise her.
Rockville is located in the central region of Montgomery County, Maryland.
It is the county seat and is a major incorporated city of Montgomery County and forms part of the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The 2010 census tabulated Rockville's population at 61,209, making it the third largest incorporated city in Maryland, behind Baltimore and Frederick.
Rockville, along with neighboring Gaithersburg and Bethesda, is at the core of the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor which is home to numerous software and biotechnology companies as well as several federal government institutions.
At the informative city site rockvillemd.gov they educated, “Rockville is one of Maryland's oldest towns, with its origins dating back to Colonial America. During Revolutionary times Rockville was known as Hungerford's Tavern, the name of its most familiar landmark.
Rockville has grown very rapidly from a leisurely, agriculturally-oriented county seat to a cosmopolitan city of many neighborhoods. It is home to a well-educated population and serves as an employment center for national biomed corporations, the federal government and county government.”
What about some fun things to do?
The energetic county site visitmontgomery.com smiles, “Whether you are into hiking, camping, gold, visiting galleries, or attending a performance at a theatre, you’ll find it all, and more, in Montgomery County. With more than 33,000 acres of parkland in 345 parks, 60 galleries, 22 theatres, 50 historical venues, visitors and residents enjoy superb amenities throughout the year. Take a look at some of the things to do in Montgomery County under our menu.”
What a wonderful place for Helen to grow up.
So much about achieving great accomplishments in life is not just about miracles or even good fortune which let’s face it, can sometimes be a major factor but it seems to be about something else.
When it is your time, make the most of your opportunities.
We are certain Helen will make the most of her opportunities in Paris, 2024.
Now, if you want to get around Paris, go green. Agree?
You are in great company.
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Transforming Urban Transport: Segway's Role in Greening Paris Travel
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Jul 31, 2024, 07:48 ET
PARIS, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway, a world leader in sustainable micro-mobility transportation, has partnered with Tier-Dott, global leading shared operator, to help ease the expected traffic pressure and transportation congestion in Paris as droves of tourists arrives in the summer time. From July 26 through August 11, Segway sponsored 10,000 free e-bike rides for tourists from all over the world visiting Paris. With an expected 15 million additional people flowing into the city, the deployment of additional e-bike fleets and free ride opportunities will not only alleviate the pressure on the Parisian transportation infrastructure but also offer convenient green travel options to both tourists as well as residents.
Segway has always been committed to providing better solutions that prioritize safety and community well-being. Since 2018, Segway has partnered with over 240 shared mobility operators around the world, including Tier-Dott, the global leading shared operator, to create a safer, smarter, and greener travel ecosystem. This opportunity also serves as a platform for Segway to raise awareness of more sustainable transportation options in Europe, setting the stage to establish its name as the leading brand in green micro-mobility solutions.
With millions of tourists and residents traveling through the city during these weeks, it's to be expected that conventional public transport will be heavily used. The city's widespread cycling atmosphere, especially with the sponsored opportunities to earn free e-bike rides for tourists thanks to Segway. Newly registered users on the Dott APP can scan the hangtag QR code or manually enter the "Segway" code before the ride starts to avail of the free ride opportunity.
This initiative to help alleviate traffic pressure in Paris during this dense tourist season is part of Segway's broader mission to provide more sustainable urban transportation options. It also matches the general European trend toward low-carbon travel and green urban mobility. Segway stands at the forefront of this movement by offering convenient green travel solutions that reduce carbon footprint.
With rapid changes in urban environments as well as the increased demand for more efficient transportation solutions, Segway is in a promising position to help empower shared mobility operators to meet these urgent demands while also advocating and practicing the harmonious co-existence of business and the environment.
For more information about Segway, please visit www.segway.com.
For more information about TIER-DOTT, visit www.tier.app and www.ridedott.com.
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