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The Olympic village in London is getting ready for the appearance of The Olympic Spirit.
This fifteen foot tall bronze sculpture by Anna Chromy is extraordinary not just for its transcendental magic classical though that is, but also because its magnificence and beauty embodies the true spirit of the Olympic Games.

The length of time these games have been going is an indication of the gravitas with which they are held. Every four years a country is given the privilege to host the Olympic Games. With media technology at such advanced levels, and global travel so prolific, it is not surprising that countries campaign vigorously to win the privilege of being the host nation.

The games themselves are played in a higher spirit than any other. The Spirit of the Olympics is one to which all athletes aspire. To represent one's country in the Olympic games is like reaching the pinnacle of athletic prowess. To be known as an 'Olympian' for appearing just once in these games, exemplifies the respect we humans hold for these games and for the Olympics Spirit as a whole.

So it is especially suitable to see Anna Chromy's Olympic Spirit being raised in London this year for the 2012 Olympic Games. Of this sculpture, Anna says:

"The heroes of the ancient Olympics showed the way – our life is a constant challenge. But we are never certain of the final result, and thus, like acrobats, constantly in a precarious position. If we stay on top we succeed, otherwise we are crushed and hurt."

"Precarious" is a good word for this sculpture. You may gaze at it from each of the 360 degrees and still wonder how on earth these three athletes remain so still. It seems impossible for them to keep such a state between them and in your mind's eye the whole structure moves uncontrolably in a seething ripple of muscle as these gymnasts adjust their weight and pose to remain upright.

Such is the elegance of The Olympic Spirit and there are many parallels to draw with the Olympic Spirits of the games themselves. The discipline, the years of training and the dedication to achieve, are each characteristics in all of the athletes who compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. All of them are also evident in this remarkable sculpture just as they are in the artist who created it.

The olympic spirit song, the music composed in the eighties by John Williams, adds further poignancy to the scene created by The Olympic Spirit sculpture. Together they provide a striking manifestation of all the good which associated with these games.

If you intend visiting London for the Olympic Games this year, do be sure to discover The Olympic Spirit in the Olympic Village. Of all the olympic sculptures, this one reaches us deeper than the rest.

In the meantime. Don't miss the preview of Anna Chromy's Olympic Spirit at this page: http://annachromy.com/news/raising-olympic-spirits

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