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- Will British Athletes Feel a Home-Crowd Advantage at the London Olympic Games?Host country athletes have traditionally seen an increase in performance at the Olympic Games. How will the hometown crowd affect British athletes in 2012, and what is the British Olympic Association doing to prepare those athletes?
Olympic Games in Ancient GreecePreparation for the ancient Greek Olympic Games involved vigorous exercise and musical inspiration. Such poets as Pindar wrote poetry in honor of the winners.- What Can Struggling Olympic Host Cities Learn From the Past?Overview of the ups and downs of host cities of the Olympic games, and a look at what can be learned from the success stories.
- Local star Jessica Young Poised to Make a Run for the 2012 Olympic GamesA brief Bio of Jessica Young's Career thus far, what the future holds as the USA team makes preparations to compete at the World Championships in Daegu, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in the not so distant future.
- Disadvantages to Pyeongchang Hosting the 2018 Olympic GamesHere are three reasons why the South Korean city of Pyeongchang may not have been the best choice for the Olympics.
- Recap: Highlights of the 1904 Olympic Games in St. LouisBecause the 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis were hosted in conjunction with the 1904 World's Fair, the Games went largely unnoticed.
- 1906 Intercalated Games Helped the Olympic Games to SurviveHad it not been for the popularity of the 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, the Olympic Movement may not have survived and grown into what is has become today.
- Iran Threatens to Boycott 2012 Olympic Games Over Racist LogoIranian officials claim that the 2012 Olympic logo is part of a pro-Israel conspiracy which insults Iran and other nations and degrades the values of the Olympic Games.
- Nikos Kaklamanakis: Spotlight on the 1996 Olympic Gold MedalistA spotlight profile on Greek Olympic gold medalist Nikos Kaklamanakis
Biathlon History: Russian and Soviet Biathletes at the Olympic GamesBiathlon is a sport that combines cross-country skiing and shooting. The 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi will allow the traditionally successful Russian biathletes to compete at home.
How to Buy Tickets for the 2012 London Olympic Games - Be Warned, They're Not Cheap and You'd Better Have a Visa CardTickets will go on sale for the 2012 London Olympic Games in March, here's how to buy them and what they'll cost.- McDonald's Sponsorship of the OlympicsA brief history of the successful sport promotion relationship McDonald's has had with the Olympics over the past 4 decades.
The Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, WashingtonOlympic Game Farm is a habitat for wild life and are home to over a 100 animals. Olympic Game Farm offers a wonderful place to interact with wild life in an up close and more personal level.
2010 Youth Olympic Games: Preview and PredictionsThis article previews the 2010 Youth Olympic Games hosted by Singapore & offers medal predictions. The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics starts August 14.- London Unveils TX4 Taxicab: Fuel-Cell Powered Vehicle for 2012 Olympic GamesThe best way to describe the TX4 cab is that it is a classic van design. However, this is not your mother's ordinary minivan. It is going to be outfitted with a fuel cell electric powertrain that has the range of 250 miles.
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.- The Governing Structure of International Olympic Committee (IOC)The IOC governing structure can seem confusing and vague but the hierarchy is not that hard to grasp and this is a look at how the IOC functions.
- My Free 2010 Winter Olympic Games LootI made myself my own Olympic goodie bag at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Here's a brief list of what was given away for free at the downtown Vancouver Pavilions.
- Vancouver 2010 Olympic GamesMy words on the outcome and experience at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic winter games. As a resident of Vancouver, I got a hands-on experience of how the Olympics transformed the city of Vancouver.
Olympic Games - Why Every Country Wanted to Be the Hosting CountryGenerally, Olympic games will have greater impact on economy in tourism, commercial, property, construction, transportation, sports, information field and telecommunications.- The Winter Olympics Thought One: There Should Be a Medal for Anyone Who Dies During the GamesThe Winter Olympics should give a medal for anyone who dies during the games.
- Olympics Performance Fiasco--Calls for Resignations of Sports Officials in Russia, Austria and FinlandFacts about three biggest losers at Vancouver Olympic Games and the calls for complete overhauls of their sports systems
- Free Olympic Printables and ActivitiesA list of 10 webpages that offer fun, unique and creative free Olympic printable activities and crafts for kids.
2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Wrap-Up: Triumphs, Failures, Sorrow and Surprise from CanadaThe Olympics are now a part of athletic history. Here's a look at some of the brightest, darkest, most inspirational and memorable stories.- 2010 Winter Olympic Games: a Review of the Competition - Day 16This is a review of the final day of competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- 2010 Winter Olympic Games: a Review of the Competition - Day 12This is a review of the twelfth day of competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Why is Team Canada Getting Its Butt Kicked in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games?As we move into the second week of the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, the Canadian team continues to get an ass-whooping.- 2010 Winter Olympic Games: a Review of the Competition - Day 7This is a review of the seventh day of competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- 2010 Winter Olympic Games: a Review of the Competition - Day 4This is a review of the fourth day of competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- 2010 Winter Olympic Games: a Review of the Competition - Day 3This is a review of the third day of competition at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Memorial Service Monday: A Nodar Kumaritashvili Remembrance at 2010 Olympic GamesMemorial Service Monday: A Nodar Kumartiashvili remembrance at 2010 Olympic Games. Olympic hopeful Nodar Kumartitashvili will leave Vancouver later on, but not with the rest of his team. After dying a horrific death at
- Vancouver 2010 Official Competition BibsFacts about where and when the 2010 Vancouver official competition bibs were made
- OIympic Games 2010 Death Video Contained so Far by IOCThere have been deaths at the Olympics before, but not during the Internet era. The demise of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili has inspired searches for his crash video, but the IOC has kept it offline- while answering questions on how it happened.
- Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games: Bringing Out the BestAn article about what the Olympics Means to people and how it brings us together.
- Athletes to Watch in the 2010 Olympic GamesThere are many great athletes in the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Read a brief biography of some of these athletes to keep you abreast of the upcoming events.
- Five New Olympic Games for ConsiderationWinter Olympics are always great to watch. I have a few suggestions for some new ones that the Committee might want to consider.
- Ancient Olympic GamesInteresting facts about ancient Olympic Games
- Rachael Flatt and Mirai Nagasu Face Tough Competition in the 2010 Olympic GamesIn 2010 the United States is sending two young women to represent the country in the women's figure skating Olympic competition.
- First Winter Olympic Games--More Than Two-Year-Long Wait for Olympic MedalsThe story behind why there were no Olympic Medals awarded at the first 1924 Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France.
- Top 5 Ski Jumpers for 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic GamesSki jumping is so popular in Central Europe and Scandinavian countries that the ski jumpers have become celebrities. Watch Austrian's Gregor Schlierenzauer and Switzerland's Simon Ammann.
