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The Paris Olympics of 100 years ago had shocking upsets and famous competitors – including poet Robert Graves

One hundred years ago, Paris held its second Olympic Games. Thanks to the film Chariots of Fire (1981), which dramatised the true story of two determined British sprinters, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they trained for the competition, Paris 1924 is one of the most famous of the pre-second…

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Olympics: Mythical Paris stadium a character in celluloid epic

PARIS: When PR Sreejesh looked through the eye-grill of his goalkeeper's helmet, into the eyes of Maico Casella as he readied to take the penalty, the Argentine wilted under the cold stare…

The Times of India

Eric Liddell won gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics. His was a life of inspiration to draw upon

The backstory of the man featured in Chariots of Fire offers a vision of there being a higher duty than one’s own personal success and national glory

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Chariots of Fire review – classic British take on 1924 Paris Olympics is superbly watchable

This David Puttnam-produced parable of patriotism, faith and meritocratic success – rereleased in honour of the 1924 event – is on the level of classic Hollywood

The Guardian - UK

Chariots of Fire review – hugely enjoyable production that’s not just running on the spot

An excellent cast and clever use of movement add up to a fine revival of Mike Bartlett’s 2012 version of the film, directed by Robert Hastie in his final season as the Crucible’s artistic director

The Guardian - UK

Not just Chariots of Fire: the forgotten heroes of 1924 Paris Olympics

Swimmer Lucy Morton overcame a car crash and boxer Harry Mallin’s golden double was unmatched for 92 years

The Guardian - UK

Chariots of Fire review – breathless staging of classic Olympic dash

The perseverance of runners Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell is well conveyed with stage and auditorium becoming training ground and racetrack

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Paris 1924, the Olympics that took the Games 'faster, higher, stronger'

The 1924 Paris Olympics, which opened 100 years ago this week, marked a turning point for the event. That year saw the Olympics adopt a new motto – "Faster, Higher, Stronger" – and begin their transformation into the elite sporting spectacle they are today.

Radio France Internationale

Paris and Chariots Of Fire Games made for each other

Paris was at a peak in 1924 when it last hosted the Olympics, with sprinters Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell immortalised in the 1981 film Chariots Of Fire.

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‘I thought it would be a tinpot movie’: myths and reality of Chariots of Fire and the 1924 Olympics

The Oscar-winning film took plenty of liberties with the truth but remains one of Britain’s favourite movies

The Guardian - UK

The 1924 Paris Olympics saved the Games. Can this year’s event repeat that success?

Faced with competition from rival sporting events, the future of the Games hung in the balance. A century on, new hurdles are looming, writes David Goldblatt

The Guardian - UK

Hugh Hudson: smash-hit pop classic Chariots of Fire director was a hero of British film

Hudson brought an ad-man’s eye to the brilliant 1981 drama about athletics and bigotry, as well as directing the hilarious Cinzano commercials

The Guardian - UK

'Chariots of Fire' Director Hugh Hudson Dead Aged 86

Hugh Hudson, British director of the 1981 hit film "Chariots of Fire", died Friday at the age of 86, his family said. "Hugh Hudson, 86, beloved husband and father died at Charing Cross Hospital on February 10 2023 after a short illness," his family said in a statement. Born in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hugh Hudson, director of Oscar best picture 'Chariots of Fire,' dies at 86

Hugh Hudson, the director of the influential 1981 film and 1982 Oscar best picture winner "Chariots of Fire," died Friday at age 86.

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