The idea of podium refers to the first places in a competition.
Podium is a concept that refers to the first places in a tournament, a race, etc., and the physical space in which the corresponding awards are given. Although the term (from the Greek podion ) can be used in a broader sense, the podium usually refers to the first three places in the classification.
Many athletes dream of reaching the podium in a competition . For example: "The local team was left off the podium after losing the match for third place" , "The United States, Spain and Russia were on the podium in the last edition of the Olympic Games in terms of basketball" , " The German driver took the last place on the podium after Alonso abandoned him .
Podium Features
Generally, the podium consists of three steps or platforms with different heights: the highest and located in the center is intended for the winner, the middle one for the person in second place, and the lowest for the third place. In this way, the winning athlete will be in the most prominent space and will stand out from the rest, reflecting the sporting superiority of the moment.
The way in which the award ceremony takes place on the podium varies according to the event. It may consist of the presentation of trophies or medals and the placing of a laurel wreath on the awarded athletes. In some disciplines , it is common for those on the podium to drink champagne and throw the drink in celebration.
Specifically, the latter is what usually happens, fundamentally, both in the world of cycling, motorsports and even motorcycling.
The podium can be a platform or platform.
Other uses of the term
However, we cannot ignore that, more colloquially, podium is also the term used to refer to the platform on which go-go dancers and nightclub dancers climb in order to dance and be seen by all the customers. . And in this way they liven up the atmosphere of these nightlife venues.
Likewise, in many other sectors this word is used to refer to that physical space in which someone gets up to do their work, fundamentally artistic. Thus, everyone from orchestra directors to mimes, including politicians who are going to preside over any important event, can join it.
It should be noted that, beyond this use, podium is also a notion of architecture that refers to the extensive pedestal that, in ancient times, was built around a temple and helped support its columns.
The Podio app
In the same way, we must not forget that Podio is also an application available on the Google Play platform and its objective is to allow the correct functioning of teamwork in companies. And it gives the opportunity for employees who are in remote places or in different cities to interact to carry out their common tasks.
Specifically, it is a free app that is designed in a special and specific way for those who have mobile phones and tablets equipped with the Android operating system.