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> You have to know at least a little bit about bike racing to know that the Tour de France is the most prestigious event but everyone recognizes "Olympic gold m
by aleph_minus_one 2y ago
> You have to know at least a little bit about bike racing to know that the Tour de France is the most prestigious event but everyone recognizes "Olympic gold medal," doesn't even matter what sport.
This depends a lot on which part of the audience (in particular nationality) you are talking about. I'd say that in Germany (and of course in France) the Tour de France is much more famous for road cycling than the Summer Olympic Games.
- throwup238 2y agoIt may be more famous here or there but the point is that everyone recognizes the Olympics, regardless of how tuned into sports they are.