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- A splash of gold: Remembering Michael Phelps in the 2008 Olympic GamesLooking back on the memories of watching Michael Phelps swim his way into the history books during the summer Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.
- The World's Five Worst Olympic CountriesWith more than double the budget of Jamaica, Ethiopia and North Korea, Taiwan only has won two gold medals (1960-2008). At the 1996 Games, Chinese-Taipei sent 71 athletes and won one silver medal (tennis table).
Olympic Gymnasts Accused of Being UnderageFor years, the Chinese Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team has been battling speculations that some of their competitors were under the minimum age to compete in the Olympic Games. In 2008, these speculations against the Chinese really came to the surface.- Beijing Making Good Use of Olympics 2008 VenuesMany aspects went into making the Beijing 2008 Olympics the most memorable Olympics ever.
- Attention: Olympic ProtestersThe Olympics is no place for protesters!
The Rare Intercalated Olympic Games and the Intention of Greece Having the Games in the Olympic Off-YearNot much is usually said about the one and only 1906 Intercalated Games held in Athens. It was part of a plan to have a quadrennial games strictly in Athens in-between the four years of a regular Olympics. It only happened once, despite its innovations...- A Different Article About the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ChinaThe Olympic Games have started with a magical opening ceremony. The Chinese spend billions of dollars just for this event. It was indeed a spectacular ceremony full of glamour and effects, fireworks etc.
- Olympic Events that Are No Longer AroundA look at Past Olympic Sports That Are No Longer Contested at the Olympics
Bulwer Lytton Fiction Contest Winner Announced, but Promptly Buried Under Beijing 2008 Olympic Games NewsThe word may be mightier than the sword, but it cannot hold a candle to the 2008 Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. As the media keeps a close eye on Olympic winners and losers, another contest has remained largely unreported: the Bulwer Lytton fiction contest.- 2008 Olympic Games: Sparked with ControversyIt seems that these summer Olympics have been plagued with controversy right from the onset.
- 2008 Olympics Looks Back at the 2004 Olympics ResultsImprove your enjoyment of the 2008 Olympics by locating that elusive stat on the 2004 Olympics results. What races did Michael Phelps win in the 2004 Olympics? What were the 2004 Olympics results and final medal count? Find the info here.
The Meanings and History of the Olympic SymbolsGames of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing China 08/08/08 Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing China 08/08/08: Let The Games Begin so 4 million worldwide viewers can watch the Opening Ceremonies in Beijing.- The Beijing Olympic Games BeginAs the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China begin, one cannot help but note the sad spectacle of yet another fascist tyranny being given legitimacy by being allowed to host an event meant to transcend politics and international tensions.
- Olympic Facts- 2008 Olympic Soccer TournamentCan Argentina win the 2008 Olympic Football Tournament? Who would be the obvious favorites for the 2008 Beijing?
- Grenade Attack Leaves 16 Dead 4 Days Before 2008 Olympic GamesA Monday morning grenade attack which killed 16 Chinese police officers has been linked to a separatists group desire to be heard while the world is focused on the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
- Politics and the 2008 OlympicsBeijing issues additional warnings that the Beijing Olympics should not be used as a political platform.
The Top 5 Reasons You Should Watch the 2008 Olympic GamesThe 2008 Olympic Games will get underway on August 8th, 2008 with the opening ceremonies.- Snapshot of U.S. Athletes and the 2008 Summer Olympic GamesThe 2008 Summer Olympic Games take place in Beijing, China, from August 8th through August 24th. The occasion marks the first time any Olympic Games (Summer or Winter) are held in China. The Olympic Torch Relay, dubbed the "Journey of Harmony," began on April 7th
- Activists Protesting Site for 2008 OlympicsChina is the major source of the Sudanese funding for the horror in Darfur; and, they are hosting the 2008 Olympics.
- How Peaceful Were the Olympics Really?Around 776 B.C.E. the Olympic Games were made to honor the Greek Gods. These games were meant to break the daily term oil on a national scale.
- Terrorism: 2012 London Olympics Likely Target for Terror AttackIt is my assessment that an attack will most likely occur within London during the summer Olympics of 2012 due to the high probability that exists because of terrorist attempts at exploiting security measures and historical trends.
First Person: The Winners and the Losers of Olympic Host CitiesHosting the Olympics is an expensive proposition, but one that brings new life and revenue into a city and country. Over the years there have been some successes and some failures with regards to cities hosting the games.- The High Cost of Hosting the OlympicsAn overview of the expenses incurred by cities which host the Olympic games.
- An Olympics memory: Steve Redgrave wins his fifth Olympic goldThe British coxless four rowing team win gold earning a fifth gold medal for Steve Redgrave and an Olympic win for Great Britain.
- The First OlympicsCompare the First Olympics with what you know about today's Olympics. You will be thankful you live in the twenty-first century!
1992 Olympic Dream Team: My Favorite Olympics MemoryThis article examines my special Olympic moment of the 1992 Dream Team.- Game, set, match: Profile of Olympic hopeful Michael LandersLanders is hoping to make the United States 2012 London Olympics Table Tennis Team.
- Olympic Weight Bar | Finding the Best Olympic Weight SetBelow are some important tips and questions to ask yourself in order to choose the best Olympic weight bar for the lifts you want to perform. If you keep these tips in mind when looking for a barbell or an Olympic weight set, you should be in good shape.
- Olympic Champions Won't Like ThisIt is useless to try and impress others. It is even more useless to attempt to be better than others.
- 11 Best Olympic MoviesA list of some of the best Olympic-related movies.
- Olympic MadnessHow I feel about the Olympics.
Olympics Withdrawals: Cures for the Post-Olympics BluesHow to beat the blues after the Olympics are over.- Free Olympic Printables and ActivitiesA list of 10 webpages that offer fun, unique and creative free Olympic printable activities and crafts for kids.
Olympic ThoughtsBelieve it or not, not all people are interested in watching sports all the time, even if it means not seeing the Olympics.- Why the Olympics Are Great Television EntertainmentPeople seem to want to complain about the Olympics these days. I could not disagree with them more. The Games are great entertainment and better than whatever Hollywood could produce
- Lessons the Olympics Can Teach Our ChildrenThe Olympics are a special time when parents and their children can enjoy television together. But family time can be a teaching moment too.
- What Makes the Olympics so Compelling?The television coverage is unparalleled, so what is it that draws us to the Olympics?
Vancouver 2010 - the Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games - a Good Run, but No GoldVancouver 2010 - The Official Video Game of the Olympic Winter Games offers a fun single event experience, but lacks the Olympic gold its name implies.
US Takes First Nordic Combined Medal in OlympicsNordic Combined Skiing has never been a place where the U.S. has earned a medal. Skier Johnny Spillane changed all that by taking Silver in the event yesterday.- Red Hot Rangers and Now They Have to Take a Break!The Olympic break couldn't of come at a more worse time for the Blue Shirts now that this team is moving on all cylinders.
