Celebrating Trinity's Olympians and Paralympians
The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will mark one hundred years since Ireland first took part in the modern Games. Since then, 911 Irish athletes have taken to the world stage, among them many Trinity students, alumni and staff.
This year, Trinity is celebrating its long Olympic and Paralympic history through the stories and voices of the people who were there: athletes, coaches, team doctors, volunteers and more. Many represented Ireland, others flew the flags of different countries around the world. All made an impact. You can share your Olympic stories through this form.
Maybe you coached an Olympian, volunteered at the Games or conducted research on sport and nutrition that was used in training plans? Whatever the connection, we want to hear from you!
Save the Date:
Trinity Olympic and Paralympic Exhibition:
Date: 18-19 April
Time: 10am - 4pm each day
Location: Exam Hall, Front Square
As we count down 100 days until the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, Trinity is delighted to announce the launch of a Trinity Olympic and Paralympic Exhibition, taking place on April 18th and 19th in the Exam Hall, Trinity College Dublin. This exhibition will offer a unique opportunity to delve into the captivating stories of our Olympians and Paralympians, such as Maeve Kyle, who made history as the first woman to compete for Ireland in 1956, and Oliver St. John Gogarty who won a bronze medal in mixed literature in 1924 with his ‘Ode to the Tailteann Games’ in iambic-metre dash! Attendees will also have the privilege of viewing cherished Trinity Olympian memorabilia and getting up close to the iconic London 2012 Olympic torch.
The exhibition will take place from 10am – 4pm each, admission is free and all are welcome to attend.
Trinity Olympic Light Projection:
Date: 17-18 April
Location: College Green, Trinity College Dublin
To mark the 100-day countdown to Paris 2024 on April 17th and 18th, Trinity College Dublin front façade at College Green will illuminate in the vibrant colours of the Olympic rings and ‘Team Ireland’ emblem.
Olympic themed sports day:
Date: 17th April
Location: College Park, outside the Pavilion
We are excited to invite you to an Olympic themed sports day, taking place on Wednesday, April 17th, from 12pm – 2pm on College Park, outside the Pavilion bar. This event aims to encourage and inspire all Trinity students and staff to actively participate in sport in an inclusive, non-competitive, and friendly environment.
If you have ideas on how we can further celebrate Trinity's profound connection to the Olympics – whether through talks, research initiatives, or special events – we encourage you to reach out to us at sport@tcd.ie! Let's come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future through the spirit of sport.