For athletes, the medal ceremony at the Olympics marks a deeply emotional and unforgettable moment as they realize a lifelong aspiration. Historically, accredited media have been the sole photographers of this event — capturing it from afar rather than through the eyes of the athlete.

Nonetheless, this practice is now a thing of the past. In the spirit of an ‘Open Games’ at Paris 2024, Samsung is assisting athletes in creating and sharing new, more intimate memories of their podium celebrations with the Victory Selfie powered by Galaxy.

At Paris 2024, medalists had the groundbreaking opportunity to capture their ceremonies from their own viewpoint as they were handed the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition on the platform to take their Victory Selfie after receiving their Olympic medals. These selfies were promptly and wirelessly uploaded to the Athlete365 portal, enabling athletes to share their moments in a completely new light — perfectly resonating with Samsung’s belief that ‘Openness always emerges victorious’ and that an open approach generates fresh perspectives and boundless opportunities.

“Being able to share the moment of accomplishing my dream of winning a medal with my fans, family, and friends worldwide — through my own unique perspective — was incredible,” exclaimed Rayssa Leal (Skateboarding, Brazil), a member of Team Samsung Galaxy. “It not only magnified a moment I will forever cherish but also celebrated the camaraderie that extends beyond the competition as my fellow medalists and I snapped the Victory Selfie together on the podium.”

Samsung Newsroom has curated a selection of the finest snapshots from the medal ceremonies at Paris 2024 below. The novel Victory Selfie program will be ongoing throughout the entirety of the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.

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The complete article and more incredible photos of the Paris 2024 Olympic winners sharing their exultant moments with the Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition in the groundbreaking Victory Selfie can be found on the Samsung Global Newsroom.