Olympics
The 2012 London Summer Games got off to a thrilling start Friday night as the countries of the world joined together for one night of spectacle before the grueling days of competition get into...
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There are 16,000 athletes competing in the London Summer Games in hundreds of events. Simple math confirms the vast majority of these competitors will be going home without a medal. Most of these athletes are...
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The second day of Olympic competition got underway Thursday as the men’s soccer squads took to the pitch. There were no Americans involved in the action Thursday as the U.S. men’s soccer team did not...
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It was the biggest day of my young life. I was marching in the Opening Ceremonies proudly wearing the USA’s red, white and blue. After the grand entrance, waves and smiles, there I was snuggled in...
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For the next two weeks, viewers around the world will watch as some of the most fit athletes from across the globe compete in the Summer Olympics. Apparently for some countries, however, an Olympic-worthy body...
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One of Saudi Arabia’s first ever two female Olympians has made news Thursday morning among reports the female judo competitor, called a judoka, will not be allowed to compete with her headscarf. According to a...
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Voula Papachristou was slated to compete for Greece as a triple jumper, but the 23-year-old won’t even be making it to the Opening ceremonies all thanks to her Twitter account. According to a report from...
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The Opening Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympics will be held Friday night, but Olympic competition is already underway across the pond. Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2012 Olympics as the women’s football (soccer)...
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Who will win the men’s 10m platform diving event? Who will win the men’s 48kg boxing event? Will something go wrong during the opening ceremonies? Will a hurdler fall flat on his or her face...
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A big difference between the Summer Olympic Games and the Winter Olympic Games is the “skin factor.” Winter Olympians (aside from the figure skaters) are wrapped from head to toe in lightweight synthetic fabrics designed...
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