podium is a platform of different levels, where the first placed in a particular event or competition are usually placed.
The three-level podium is usually the most common, with the lowest base being destined for third place, the median for second place and the grand champion having the highest space on the podium.
In sports competitions, the use of the podium is quite common in individual sports, such as swimming, running, martial arts, and so on.
In the awards of major sporting events, such as the Olympics and the World Cup, for example, the ritual of delivering the Bronze, silver and gold medals are usually held with the winners under the podium while listening to their respective national anthem countries.
In English, the word podium is translated as podium, spelling that is also used in some situations in the Portuguese language, even though it is not considered the correct form of writing.
The podiums are part of the architecture of ancient Roman temples, considered as the high foundations that supported the buildings.
They also gave their name to the walls that surrounded the amphitheater arenas, forming a platform where the places of prominence and honor were located.
See also the meaning of competitive games.
