http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Recreation-and-Sports:Olympics EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ What do the tabloids not want to tell you about the Olympic games? We predict the big winners of 2012 well before the starting gun is fired... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:11:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Olympic-Games-Beyond-the-Tabloid-Scaremongering&id=2499355 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Olympic-Games-Beyond-the-Tabloid-Scaremongering&id=2499355 From the past 150 years, the scenic beauty of European Alps has witnessed the spine chilling Alpine Skiing Event. During the early 20th century, Alpine Event gained massive popularity with the development of advance techniques, such as T-bars, tows, and ski lifts. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:12:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alpine-Skiing-Event-in-2010-Olympics&id=2492692 http://ezinearticles.com/?Alpine-Skiing-Event-in-2010-Olympics&id=2492692 As the 2010 Olympics draw near and excitement surrounding the games grows, you may wonder to yourself: who exactly are the athletes that are competing? Find out here about the top athletes you should keep an eye on at the upcoming Olympic Games. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:33:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Athletes-to-Watch-Out-For-in-the-2010-Whistler-Olympics&id=2494677 http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-Athletes-to-Watch-Out-For-in-the-2010-Whistler-Olympics&id=2494677 Vancouver is the capital city of Western Canadian province of British Columbia. The Vancouver International Airport is positioned at a nearby distance from the city center. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:21:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Vancouver-Winter-Olympics-2010&id=2482230 http://ezinearticles.com/?Guide-to-Vancouver-Winter-Olympics-2010&id=2482230 Vancouver Olympics 2010 is undoubtedly a glorious event to watch out for! The fever and passion of Olympics 2010 Games is prevalent everywhere. Some of the most popular events of 2010 Olympics Games are Alpine Skiing, Bobsleigh, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skating, Speed Skating, Ski Jumping, etc. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:35:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympics-Vancouver-A-Lifetime-Experience&id=2471718 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympics-Vancouver-A-Lifetime-Experience&id=2471718 The 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are coming up in February. The drama of life gets played out of the Olympics. All aspects of life show themselves on the public stage: the joys, hopes, fears, anguish, victories and losses. How do we face these challenges? Like an Olympian... Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:35:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-the-Olympic-Games-Teach-Us-About-Facing-the-Challenges-of-Life?&id=2456905 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-the-Olympic-Games-Teach-Us-About-Facing-the-Challenges-of-Life?&id=2456905 The Jamaican Bobsled team has not medaled at any of the Olympics where it has competed. But, it may be the most famous bobsled team in the world. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:12:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaican-Bobsled-There-is-Hope&id=2414076 http://ezinearticles.com/?Jamaican-Bobsled-There-is-Hope&id=2414076 The Nordic Games were the first iteration of winter Olympic games. Viktor Gustaf Balck first organized the Nordic Games in Sweden in 1901. This international mult-sport event that was designated specifically for winter sports was thereafter held regularly until 1926. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:51:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-History-Behind-the-Winter-Olympic-Games?&id=2395356 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-History-Behind-the-Winter-Olympic-Games?&id=2395356 The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will show case some of Canada's finest cultural diversity. One of the highlights of the games is the popular mascots that attendees of the games will enjoy. Various regions of Canada design the products as a symbol of their culture and values. The province hosting the games is British Columbia while provinces and territories make important contributions. Tue, 19 May 2009 14:24:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Mascot-Products-Overview&id=2342591 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Mascot-Products-Overview&id=2342591 Renting a home for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver or Whistler? The Winter Olympic Games like the Summer Olympic Games are held once every four years and accommodations can be made easy by booking a vacation home or rental from a private owner. Thu, 07 May 2009 16:13:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Winter-Games-Vancouver-Whistler-Accommodations-Vacation-Homes-Condos-Cabins&id=2159135 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Winter-Games-Vancouver-Whistler-Accommodations-Vacation-Homes-Condos-Cabins&id=2159135 The scenic and bustling city Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is the proud host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The International Winter Olympics Committee chooses Vancouver as host of the games in 2010 on April 23, 2005. Fri, 01 May 2009 08:20:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Winter-Games&id=2283016 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Winter-Games&id=2283016 This may come as a great surprise to a lot of people, but buying Olympic event tickets is quite a bit more involved than buying tickets for other sporting or entertainment events. For Olympic events, you can't just go onto a website to order tickets or take a drive to a box office or local ticket agent to get tickets, there is an order that must be followed to obtain seats to these special events. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:54:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-and-Where-Do-You-Get-Tickets-For-the-2010-Winter-Olympics-in-Vancouver?&id=2274273 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-and-Where-Do-You-Get-Tickets-For-the-2010-Winter-Olympics-in-Vancouver?&id=2274273 The 2012 Olympics are certain to be the best games ever held. The addition of new sports and the technological advancements of bringing the games into every house in the world will make the games one of the most watched events in history. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:26:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympics-2012-The-Best-Yet&id=2218719 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympics-2012-The-Best-Yet&id=2218719 Before Korea became one of the most industrialized nations on the entire Asian continent, Argentina -it is about 26 times the size of SK- was one of the world's six richest countries. Around the same time, they were getting off on the right foot in the Olympic Games. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:23:00 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?South-Korea-The-Olympic-Revolution-of-the-New-Millennium&id=2236204 http://ezinearticles.com/?South-Korea-The-Olympic-Revolution-of-the-New-Millennium&id=2236204 Deep in the heart of the Callaghan Valley, a mighty stretch of alpine terrain lies professionally groomed and primed for world class competition. Better known as the Whistler Olympic Park, this spread includes 55km of cross country trails, biathlon range and stadium, remarkable ski jumps, snowshoeing trails and a cozy day lodge. Not too far from many accommodation Whistler spots, this amazing location is due to host the biathlon, cross-country skiing, ski jumping and Nordic combined events at the 2010 Olympic Games. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:52:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Whistler-Olympic-Venue-Whistler-Olympic-Park&id=2231827 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Whistler-Olympic-Venue-Whistler-Olympic-Park&id=2231827 Discover the Whistler Olympic Sliding Centre. Not far from accommodation Whistler sites, this is not only a place where adrenaline junkies soar down a valley of thunderous ice at incredible speeds, it is also a sanctuary of empowering First Nations history and spirituality. Sat, 18 Apr 2009 11:52:26 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Accommodation-Whistler-Olympic-Venue-The-Whistler-Sliding-Centre&id=2231804 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Accommodation-Whistler-Olympic-Venue-The-Whistler-Sliding-Centre&id=2231804 The winter Olympics are coming to Vancouver in 2010. Unfortunately the local media is less than enthused and is largely focusing on the negative financial concerns. I think they have it all wrong. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:12:57 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympics-Vancouver&id=2209465 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympics-Vancouver&id=2209465 Greece is the home of the Olympic Games, the first place that the torch was ever lit. But today sports are still a huge part of everyday life. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:35:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sports-in-Greece-The-Birthplace-of-the-Olympics-Still-Reigns-Supreme&id=964280 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sports-in-Greece-The-Birthplace-of-the-Olympics-Still-Reigns-Supreme&id=964280 The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is Canada's time to showcase its exceptional athletic achievements. The spectacular cultural performances show the world that Canada is a community of immense diversity filled with talented people. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:29:15 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Mascots-Review&id=2161243 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Mascots-Review&id=2161243 Tickets to Winter Olympic events are difficult to get a hold of; they take place only once every four years and feature some of the very best athletes from every corner of the world competing against each other in one venue. The rarity of this type of competition, coupled with the tremendous of athleticism and intense competition that is likely to take place makes the tickets a bit more expensive than a sporting event or show that is more commonplace. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:47:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Typical-Prices-For-Tickets-to-a-Winter-Olympics-Event?&id=2124812 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Are-the-Typical-Prices-For-Tickets-to-a-Winter-Olympics-Event?&id=2124812 There are a wide variety of 2012 jobs available from paid positions to volunteer jobs. With regards to volunteer jobs these vary from basic crowd control, directing people, giving out basic information etc. Through to translators for the many foreign visitors to the 2012 games. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:19:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Jobs&id=1957193 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Jobs&id=1957193 Ever wonder what famous Canadian athletes like Donovan Bailey, Elvis Stojko, and Mario Lemieux are doing now? Look back and see why these Olympic athletes made Canadians proud & find out what they're up to these days. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:36:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-They-Now?-Canadian-Olympic-Athletes-Past-and-Present&id=2117327 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Are-They-Now?-Canadian-Olympic-Athletes-Past-and-Present&id=2117327 What is Ski Jumping? Ski jumping is a sport where the athlete skis down an "inrun" with a take-off ramp, which is the jump, trying to travel as far as possible. The skier is measured based on length and style. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:37:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Exciting-Olympic-Event-of-Ski-Jumping&id=2094892 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Exciting-Olympic-Event-of-Ski-Jumping&id=2094892 Did you know that Nordic Combined is the combination of the two popular winter sports: ski jumping and cross country skiing? Read this article to learn more about the popular Winter Olympic event. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:27:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Nordic-Combined-Olympic-Event?&id=2094925 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-the-Nordic-Combined-Olympic-Event?&id=2094925 Alpine skiing, also otherwise known as downhill skiing, is a high speed sport where skiers reach intense speeds greater than 130 kilometres an hour. The vertical drop ranges from 180 metres (slalom) to 1,100 metres (downhill) and can be made more difficult with gates the skiers must pass through. If a skier misses a gate, they become disqualified. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:23:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-the-Alpine-Skiing-Olympic-Event&id=2094910 http://ezinearticles.com/?All-About-the-Alpine-Skiing-Olympic-Event&id=2094910 Ever wondered how the sliding sports: bobsled, luge and skeleton came to be? What's the difference between each sport? Find out the answers to these questions and when you can catch them at the 2010 Whistler Olympics. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:55:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Sliding-Events-About-Bobsled,-Luge,-and-Skeleton&id=2064793 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Sliding-Events-About-Bobsled,-Luge,-and-Skeleton&id=2064793 Find out all the nitty gritty details about the winter Whistler Olympic event that presents the most medals! Learn about the different techniques and competition formats. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:34:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Cross-Country-Skiing-Learn-All-About-the-Different-Types-of-Events&id=2055755 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Cross-Country-Skiing-Learn-All-About-the-Different-Types-of-Events&id=2055755 What is the Biathlon Event? The winter sport biathlon involves "two tests": cross country skiing and small calibre rifle target shooting. The equivalent summer biathlon sport combines cross country running with rifle shooting. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:41:06 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Biathlon-Event-Find-Out-All-the-Event-Details&id=2055471 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Biathlon-Event-Find-Out-All-the-Event-Details&id=2055471 Although 2010 is the Olympic year, 2009 will be the telling year of the Olympic cities of Vancouver and Whistler. Before becoming the Mayor of the City of Vancouver in December, Gregor Robertson acknowledged that he had no idea of the magnitude of the Olympics. "A statistic in particular allowed me to better understand the phenomenon: three games of the Super Bowl a day for 16 days! Before hearing such comparison, it was, in my view, a huge event for which I had difficulty in understanding all the implications. " Fri, 27 Feb 2009 07:49:12 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-and-Whistler-2010-Olympics-2009-Update&id=2033144 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-and-Whistler-2010-Olympics-2009-Update&id=2033144 I guess the major network television media didn't think that the Special Olympics were special nor really Olympics. Katie Couric didn't have a little blip about one of the contestants even though her sympathetic style would dictate that she do so. The Vice President of the United States was ignored as if he wasn't here in Idaho cheering on these special people. The contestants were thrilled by his visit. The national television media was not. Even the local television channels asked, where is the national coverage? Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:58:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coverage-of-Special-Olympics-Where-Were-the-Major-Television-Networks?&id=2005448 http://ezinearticles.com/?Coverage-of-Special-Olympics-Where-Were-the-Major-Television-Networks?&id=2005448 Whistler Village is a modern community with approximately 10,000 permanent residents. Developed in 1980, Whistler Village infrastructure always included a heavy emphasis on transportation. Whistler Village offers a unique experience where a vehicle is unnecessary. The closed concept is connected primarily by pedestrian walkways which allows for an undisturbed flow of traffic. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:34:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Transportation&id=2009409 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Transportation&id=2009409 Read about the events that will happen at the 2010 Olympics in Whistler. Learn and get a complete definition of all the Whistler Olympic sports. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:17:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Sports-Events&id=2009517 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Sports-Events&id=2009517 The 2008 Olympic Games have now ended and the baton has been passed on to London for 2012. At the closing ceremony in the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing the Olympic Flag was handed over to the mayor of London, Boris Johnson. As the screen in the Bird's Nest looked ahead with the exhortation to "Let's meet in London in 2012" I was struck by a strange symmetry around the theme of temporary custodianship of something precious. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:47:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-2008,-Boris-Johnson-and-Your-DNA-Whatever-Could-Be-the-Link?&id=1440289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-2008,-Boris-Johnson-and-Your-DNA-Whatever-Could-Be-the-Link?&id=1440289 With the 2010 Whistler Olympics less than a year away, there is no time better than now to secure your Olympic accommodation. Get Whistler Olympic booking tips and learn what NOT to do, to avoid any pitfalls when securing your Whistler 2010 accommodation. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:04:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Booking-Tips&id=2009289 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-Olympics-Booking-Tips&id=2009289 As one of the world's leading mountain resorts, Whistler provides an excellent venue to co-host the 2010 Winter Olympics alongside Vancouver. With an average snowfall of 10.22 metres a year and 8,171 acres of total terrain, Whistler offers ideal conditions for the alpine event portion of the 2010 winter games. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:36:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-2010-Olympics-Alpine-Sport-Competition-Venues&id=2005785 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-2010-Olympics-Alpine-Sport-Competition-Venues&id=2005785 Hype surrounding the 2010 Olympics in Whistler has stirred a number of rumours and myths regarding activities and accommodation on the mountain. This article will set the facts straight and reveal the truth behind many 2010 Olympics myths. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:12:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-2010-Olympics-Myths-and-Misconceptions&id=2005747 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whistler-2010-Olympics-Myths-and-Misconceptions&id=2005747 Latest update of my view of the problems surrounding funding London 2012. I explain the two key areas of funding the 2012 games that are impacting on the 2012 contingency budget and how it is potential the start of a large overspending on London 2012 games. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 08:29:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Funding-Issues&id=1935066 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Funding-Issues&id=1935066 On June 13th, 2001, the 112th session of the International Olympic Committee announced that Beijing would be the host city for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. This announcement was met with much criticism from all over the world as the Olympics promote international cooperation and peace, yet there are still human rights issues needing to be addressed in China. Other concerns involved media access, pollution, and the age of some of the Chinese delegation to the gymnastics competition. Despite these controversies, the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games was a success for a multitude of reasons... Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:51:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-the-2008-Beijing-Olympic-Games-Were-a-Great-Success&id=1918161 http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-the-2008-Beijing-Olympic-Games-Were-a-Great-Success&id=1918161 While humans have been dueling with swords since ancient times, Olympic fencing has developed since 1896. Here is a brief history of the sport, including some of the fencing gear that the athletes use. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:54:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fencing-Gear-Has-Evolved-With-Fencing-As-an-Olympic-Sport&id=1911169 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fencing-Gear-Has-Evolved-With-Fencing-As-an-Olympic-Sport&id=1911169 1.6 million tickets to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver became available and the prices range anywhere from $25 to $1100 per ticket. For the closing ceremony alone, the tickets may range anywhere from $175 to $775. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:35:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Money-Would-a-Family-Need-to-Attend-the-2010-Winter-Olympics-in-Vancouver?&id=1910110 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Much-Money-Would-a-Family-Need-to-Attend-the-2010-Winter-Olympics-in-Vancouver?&id=1910110 This is a brief history of the three London olympic games including the previous two Olympic games in London as well as London 2012. It provides a snapshot of the history behind the successful London 2012 Olympics bid. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:54:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-London-Olympics&id=1904636 http://ezinearticles.com/?History-of-the-London-Olympics&id=1904636 After a long dry spell of 56 years, India has finally managed to break the jinx of being tagged as the sole medal country at the Olympics. Vijender, 23-year-old pugilist with the Greek- God chiseled looks from the sleepy town of Bhiwani humbled his Ecuadorian rival Carlos Gongora 9-4. He came, saw and conquered the hearts of millions of proud Indians. The twinkle-eyed lad became the first Indian boxer to make it to punch his way into the semifinal of Olympics. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:42:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sporting-Flight-From-Bhiwani-to-Beijing&id=1446878 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sporting-Flight-From-Bhiwani-to-Beijing&id=1446878 The American athlete Angelo Taylor has recently won his second gold medal in the track and field discipline known as the 400 meter hurdles despite the low probabilities he had a few months ago to be a strong contender to win the race. Taylor defeated world champion Clements by only .73 timing 47.25 while Clements arrived in second place with 47.98 and Bershawn Jackson in third place with 48.06. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:56:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympics-400m-Hurdles-Runner-Angelo-Taylor-Wins-Gold-Medal&id=1427508 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympics-400m-Hurdles-Runner-Angelo-Taylor-Wins-Gold-Medal&id=1427508 After the Olympics I have rekindled my belief in this nation to perform well at sport. For years I have been struggling to believe in our nation but recently my opinion has changed. This year our performance in the Olympics was incredible, for once we were actually winning medals! Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:45:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?UK-at-the-Olympics&id=1481451 http://ezinearticles.com/?UK-at-the-Olympics&id=1481451 Ring of Steel for London 2012 Olympics? Terror is a threat I bet they kill us yet? At London 2012 Games the risk of a terror attack on a huge scale must be the main worry to the 2012 games. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:11:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ring-of-Steel-to-Be-in-Place-For-London-2012&id=1791605 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ring-of-Steel-to-Be-in-Place-For-London-2012&id=1791605 The Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (VANOC) has suffered the effects of the economic slowdown and has had to revise the schedule of activities in order to achieve savings. One option proposed was to cancel the awards ceremony for the alpine events and Nordic sports in Whistler. Whisler politicians, including Mayor Ken Melamed, are furious, especially as the region has invested millions of dollars to build a plaza and organize festivities in the evening at the awards ceremonies. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:20:50 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-Suffering-From-Economic-Downturn&id=1861422 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-Suffering-From-Economic-Downturn&id=1861422 The Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver (VANOC) has suffered the effects of the economic slowdown and has had to revise the schedule of activities in order to achieve savings. One option proposed was to cancel the awards ceremony for the alpine events and Nordic sports in Whistler. Whisler politicians, including Mayor Ken Melamed, are furious, especially as the region has invested millions of dollars to build a plaza and organize festivities in the evening at the awards ceremonies. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:18:44 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-Suffering-From-Economic-Downturn&id=1861422 http://ezinearticles.com/?Vancouver-2010-Winter-Olympics-Suffering-From-Economic-Downturn&id=1861422 The London Olympics and can nearly anyone with a lot of cash just join in? Katie Price aka Jordon is one of the top glamor is the UK and one of the most written about "celebs" in the world. Can someone like this really compete with sports heroes and people who dedicate their lives to sports? Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:02:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Katie-Price-and-the-London-2012-Olympics&id=1833670 http://ezinearticles.com/?Katie-Price-and-the-London-2012-Olympics&id=1833670 The Vancouver Olympics will be held from February 12 to February 28 2010. However, it is definitely not too early for you to show your support by flying an Olympic flag. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:09:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Show-Your-Support-For-the-2010-Olympics-With-an-Olympic-Flag&id=1846189 http://ezinearticles.com/?Show-Your-Support-For-the-2010-Olympics-With-an-Olympic-Flag&id=1846189 Canada Olympic Park offers guests a wide range of activities to enjoy. Absolutely make sure to put aside some time to discover all that the park has to offer if you plan on attending the 2010 Olympic Games. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:07:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plan-to-Visit-Canada-Olympic-Park-During-the-2010-Olympic-Games&id=1846159 http://ezinearticles.com/?Plan-to-Visit-Canada-Olympic-Park-During-the-2010-Olympic-Games&id=1846159 There are several Olympic venues that you need to be familiar with if you are planning on attending the 2010 Olympic Games. There are venues for the athletes to practice, reside, and compete. There will also be facilities for spectators and staff to eat, reside and enjoy the games. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:06:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympic-Venues&id=1846134 http://ezinearticles.com/?2010-Olympic-Venues&id=1846134 The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are Winter Games. The sports that you will see will be primarily winter sports. The Canadian Olympic committee will make arrangements for facilities both indoors and outdoors. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:45:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preview-of-the-Vancouver-2010-Olympics&id=1834386 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preview-of-the-Vancouver-2010-Olympics&id=1834386 Many activities will be taking place during the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games. It's not too early to decide which events you plan to attend, and which events you are willing to miss as you will have a large selection of events to choose from. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:43:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visit-the-Olympics-2010-in-Vancouver-Canada&id=1838759 http://ezinearticles.com/?Visit-the-Olympics-2010-in-Vancouver-Canada&id=1838759 There are a variety of Olympic venues to see and enjoy when you come to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics. They are for the most part reasonably close to one another and you will have no problem commuting from location to location. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:38:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Venues-During-the-Vancouver-Olympics&id=1838771 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Venues-During-the-Vancouver-Olympics&id=1838771 The Vancouver 2010 Olympics are Winter Games. The sports that you will see will be primarily winter sports. The Canadian Olympic committee will make arrangements for facilities both indoors and outdoors. Fri, 02 Jan 2009 11:04:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preview-of-the-Vancouver-2010-Olympics&id=1834386 http://ezinearticles.com/?Preview-of-the-Vancouver-2010-Olympics&id=1834386 World Cup skiing fans definitely won't want to miss the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver. Alpine skiing is one of the most popular events at the Olympic Games, and the competitions at the Vancouver Olympics are sure to have you on the edge of your seat. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:10:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?World-Cup-Skiing-at-the-2010-Olympics&id=1830246 http://ezinearticles.com/?World-Cup-Skiing-at-the-2010-Olympics&id=1830246 VANOC, or the Vancouver Organizing Committee, is the organization that is responsible for overseeing plans for the 2010 Olympic Games. You may be interested in learning more about this committee, and how it has worked to plan for the Vancouver Olympics. Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:00:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?VANOC-Vancouver-Organizing-Committee-For-the-2010-Olympic-Games&id=1825037 http://ezinearticles.com/?VANOC-Vancouver-Organizing-Committee-For-the-2010-Olympic-Games&id=1825037 The 2008 Olympic Games took place in August in Beijing China. Satellite TV provided outstanding premium coverage of the events. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:10:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Satellite-TV-Provided-an-Outstanding-Olympics-Experience&id=1791067 http://ezinearticles.com/?Satellite-TV-Provided-an-Outstanding-Olympics-Experience&id=1791067 Wilma Rudolph believed that she could achieve extraordinary things in her life because she has a mother who instilled faith that she someday would be able to walk. Wilma who suffered from polio was diagnosed by her doctors as a person who would never be able to walk. Wilma's mother did not believe that and it was her faith that enabled Wilma to walk years later. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:19:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recognizing-an-Olympic-Wonder&id=1783461 http://ezinearticles.com/?Recognizing-an-Olympic-Wonder&id=1783461 In spite of the Soviet-led boycott, the 1984 Olympic Volleyball Tournament was a successful - the USSR, Bulgaria, Poland and Cuba (the originally qualified teams) were replaced by South Korea, Tunisia, Italy and the People's Republic of China. The USSR had one of the world's best volleyball teams in the 1970s and early 1980s. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:51:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Tributes-The-US-Mens-Volleyball-Squad&id=1728954 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Tributes-The-US-Mens-Volleyball-Squad&id=1728954 At the Winter Olympic Games in New York in 1980, the U.S. men's ice hockey team won the gold medal. During the final match, the US team scored a major upset over the Soviet Union (or USSR), which had won the gold medal in Austria '64, France '68, Japan '72 and Austria'76. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:33:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Athens-1896-London-2012-Olympic-Surprises&id=1724442 http://ezinearticles.com/?Athens-1896-London-2012-Olympic-Surprises&id=1724442 The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics are going to be here in no time, so it is not too soon to start thinking about where to stay while in Vancouver. If you're one of those individuals fortunate enough to acquire tickets, it is time to start thinking about your accommodations. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:12:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Can-You-Stay-During-the-2010-Vancouver-Winter-Olympics?&id=1714807 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Can-You-Stay-During-the-2010-Vancouver-Winter-Olympics?&id=1714807 The Summer Olympics are some of the most watched athletic events in the world, they pack all of the drama of sporting competition and individual stories into one event. The 1932 Summer Olympics were no different with a great many of the best athletes of the world, even some of the best or most successful athletes in history, performing at their best. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:32:09 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-the-1932-Summer-Olympics&id=1683853 http://ezinearticles.com/?Three-Things-You-May-Not-Know-About-the-1932-Summer-Olympics&id=1683853 Should you consider climbing Mount Everest or be the first mother to give birth on the Moon in 2012, do not even bother. No one will notice and you will not get a single line in the newspaper, because everyone will be in London by then for the 2012 Olympics. Thousands of tourists will flood the streets of London and not only economically benefit the tourism industry and business, but also culturally enrich the society. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:38:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympics-in-London,-a-Boon?&id=1692635 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympics-in-London,-a-Boon?&id=1692635 The third-year communications major was one of 40 students from the University of Newcastle worked as "flash quote" reporters at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The job entailed interviewing athletes from around the world after their events and posting their comments as quickly as possible to the Olympic News Service. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:06:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Newcastle-Student-Gathers-Quick-Athlete-Quotes-at-2008-Beijing-Olympics&id=1597836 http://ezinearticles.com/?Newcastle-Student-Gathers-Quick-Athlete-Quotes-at-2008-Beijing-Olympics&id=1597836 USA vs France. the World was watching. The Americans were actually the underdogs this time. would they pull out the win? Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:44:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Swimming-Fairy-Tale&id=1682609 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Swimming-Fairy-Tale&id=1682609 The Department of Culture and Sport took financial considerations very seriously when launching the UK Olympic bid and several innovative funding schemes were put forward including highly controversial council tax hikes and an Olympic Lottery. About £550 million of government funding has already been allocated for Stratford Park and the Olympic Village infrastructure which includes electricity and water supply. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:10:01 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-London-2012-Olympics-Who-Will-Pay-For-It?&id=1682263 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-London-2012-Olympics-Who-Will-Pay-For-It?&id=1682263 Since 1964, Cuba has produced athletes with a huge superiority complex and strong anti-American feeling. They have showed this anti-Olympic feeling many times. Angel Volodia Matos Fuentes, a Cuban taekwondo athlete, is the only athlete in the Olympic history that has hit a referee... Regla Torres was suspended and could not play for several months...Cuba's Javier Sotomayor Sanabria will be remembered as one of the worst examples in the world sports community... Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:45:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Worlds-Five-Worst-Olympic-Countries&id=1656070 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Worlds-Five-Worst-Olympic-Countries&id=1656070 There is always a question about how many sports are played in the Summer and Winter Olympics and also exactly what sports are they? These questions can be answered if you can get a hold of an official Olympic sport list. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:17:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Sports-Are-Played-in-the-Olympics?&id=1659425 http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Sports-Are-Played-in-the-Olympics?&id=1659425 The US Olympic track and field trials are perhaps the most competitive track and field event outside the actual Olympics track and field events and some other international competitions. Definitely, it is the most competitive athletic event in the world at the national level. It is a competition, which attracts the attention of the global media. Despite their rather subdued performance in recently concluded Beijing Olympics in general, and athletics in particular, the United States remains one of the proudest sporting nations in the world. It has been the world leader in the track and field events. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:38:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Olympic-Track-and-Field-Trials&id=1654666 http://ezinearticles.com/?US-Olympic-Track-and-Field-Trials&id=1654666 If you plan on attending the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, it is good to know when and how you can book your hotel. This is very important so that you can find a place to stay that doesn't result in you driving or using public for a long period of time in order to get to the events you have tickets for. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:40:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Book-Hotels-For-the-2010-Olympic-Games?&id=1628981 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Book-Hotels-For-the-2010-Olympic-Games?&id=1628981 Everything you need to know about Olympic Triathlons and getting started in the triathlon sport. The official distance of the Olympics. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:18:29 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Triathlons&id=1612631 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Triathlons&id=1612631 The Olympics are the most highly recognized sports events on the planet. Taking place summer and winter every four years, the Olympics draw huge numbers of spectators and a television audience that is unrivaled. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:35:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Sport-List-The-Most-Highly-Recognized-Sports-Events-on-the-Planet&id=1616195 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Sport-List-The-Most-Highly-Recognized-Sports-Events-on-the-Planet&id=1616195 Time to clear some more space in that stack of pretty Olympic Medal boxes. Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are bringing home more Medals, including a beaming Gold of Johnson's very own. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:08:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gold-Beaming-From-Shawn-Johnson&id=1427112 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gold-Beaming-From-Shawn-Johnson&id=1427112 Italian Bruna Mautino Vargas -the daughter of two Peruvian athletes- is one of Europe's best young volleyball players. Under her leadership, Italy -European champion- qualified for the semi-finals at the FIVB Girls' Youth World Championship in 2007. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:21:04 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Italys-Sports&id=1550176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Italys-Sports&id=1550176 One may be hard pressed to pinpoint the single most impressive sight throughout the 2008 Beijing Olympics, as the city lends itself so naturally to inspiring displays. Much of the focus was placed on the Games' opening ceremonies, and the striking new structures that were built specifically for the 2008 contests. However, it was the Gardens at the Beijing Olympics that gave visitors the opportunity to take in the natural beauty of the destination. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:02:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Topiaries-A-Symbol-of-Pride-to-Peoples-Republic-of-China&id=1584122 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympic-Topiaries-A-Symbol-of-Pride-to-Peoples-Republic-of-China&id=1584122 Beijing Olympic Games upsets in 2008 include the 100-meter track event. Three Jamaican women swept the medal take at the Beijing Olympics. Let us take a closer look at Shelly-Ann Fraser who is now the Olympic-crowned 'fastest woman in the world'. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:10:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympic-Games-Upsets-2008-Fastest-Woman-on-Earth-100-Meter-Gold-Medalist-Shelly-Ann-Fraser&id=1422339 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympic-Games-Upsets-2008-Fastest-Woman-on-Earth-100-Meter-Gold-Medalist-Shelly-Ann-Fraser&id=1422339 Beijing Olympic Games upsets in 2008 include the 100-meter track event. Three Jamaican women swept the medal take at the Beijing Olympics. Let us take a closer look at Shelly-Ann Fraser who is now the Olympic-crowned 'fastest woman in the world'. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:44:45 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympic-Games-Upsets-2008-Fastest-Woman-on-Earth-100-Meter-Gold-Medallist-Shelly-Ann-Frase&id=1422339 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympic-Games-Upsets-2008-Fastest-Woman-on-Earth-100-Meter-Gold-Medallist-Shelly-Ann-Frase&id=1422339 The Beijing Olympics official site hosts the most thorough information about the games. While the games were proceeding, the site published the latest reports and photos of the events, so if you wanted to revisit the triumphs of Michael Phelp's eight gold medal events or Usain Bolt's rise into the pantheon of Olympic stardom, then the site contains all of the articles and photographs that captured those moments. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:14:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympics-Official-Site&id=1565226 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beijing-Olympics-Official-Site&id=1565226 1. Matt Biondi (swimming /aquatics) won 5 Olympic titles at the 24th Olympic Games (50-meter freestyle, 100-meter freestyle, 400-meter freestyle relay, 800-meter freestyle relay, 400 meter medley relay). 2. Ulla Werbrouck won a gold medal in the half heavyweight division -Belgium´s first judo medal- at the 1996 Summer Games in Georgia (USA). In the final, she defeated Japan´s Yoko Tanabe. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:56:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Amazing-Olympic-Facts&id=1564053 http://ezinearticles.com/?15-Amazing-Olympic-Facts&id=1564053 Italian Bruna Mautino Vargas -the daughter of two Peruvian athletes- is one of Europe's best young volleyball players. Under her leadership, Italy -European champion- qualified for the semi-finals at the FIVB Girls' Youth World Championship in 2007. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:37:51 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Italys-Sports&id=1550176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Italys-Sports&id=1550176 The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896 and have been held every four years since then, with the exclusion of 1916 due to the Great War. The Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event. Every four years, athletes from around the world come together to compete in the Olympic Games. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:23:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympics-and-the-Glory-of-It&id=1544732 http://ezinearticles.com/?Olympics-and-the-Glory-of-It&id=1544732 Indian sprinter Norman D. Pritchard, who lived in England, became the first athlete from Asia to win an Olympic medal. In 1900, he won two Olympic silver medals (200m and 200m hurdles). For this reason , India -the most poorest country in the 1900s- became the first Asian country to win an Olympic medal. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:50:24 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Olympic-Nations-India&id=1471281 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Olympic-Nations-India&id=1471281 Wheelchair curling. Paralympics curling is a fascinating sport adapted to allow the disabled to play this game of strategic moves. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:05:37 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wheelchair-Curling-Amazing-Disabled-Players-Make-it-Look-Easy&id=1529806 http://ezinearticles.com/?Wheelchair-Curling-Amazing-Disabled-Players-Make-it-Look-Easy&id=1529806 Sledge hockey is a rough and tumble hockey game Paralympians play while sitting on a sled or sledge. It is not for the couch potatoes. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:09:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sledge-Hockey-the-Paralympics-Way-It-is-Not-an-Easy-Game&id=1529843 http://ezinearticles.com/?Sledge-Hockey-the-Paralympics-Way-It-is-Not-an-Easy-Game&id=1529843 Paralympics biathlon games offer the toughest challenge to the disabled skier. Ski fast, lie down, shoot and hit your targets. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:06:25 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paralympics-Biathlon-Disabled-Skiing-and-Shooting-A-Most-Demanding-Sport&id=1529798 http://ezinearticles.com/?Paralympics-Biathlon-Disabled-Skiing-and-Shooting-A-Most-Demanding-Sport&id=1529798 London 2012 ticket sales may well change the way all tickets are sold in the UK. Whilst london 2012 tickets are going to be sold at a fair price, the measures that are put in place to control them may seem on the face of it good, but in reality bad. If they stamp out all ticket touts by making it illegal to transfer an olympic ticket to another person by say the use of photo id e. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:24:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Tickets&id=1527622 http://ezinearticles.com/?2012-Olympic-Tickets&id=1527622 Indian sprinter Norman D. Pritchard, who lived in England, became the first athlete from Asia to win an Olympic medal. In 1900, he won two Olympic silver medals (200m and 200m hurdles). For this reason , India -the most poorest country in the 1900s- became the first Asian country to win an Olympic medal. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:06:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Olympic-Nations-India&id=1471281 http://ezinearticles.com/?Interesting-Facts-About-Olympic-Nations-India&id=1471281 Tickets for the 2010 Winter Olympics are already being sought, which means some events may be sold out before some individuals even think about buying tickets. That is why you need to know what you need to do in order to get tickets for the 2010 Olympics before your favorite event sells out. However, there is a process to buying your tickets. It is not just a matter of being able to go online, shop, and then hit a "buy" button. The process is carried out carefully to ensure that everyone is admitted fairly to the event. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:54:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Buy-Tickets-For-the-2010-Winter-Olympic-Games?&id=1502446 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Do-You-Buy-Tickets-For-the-2010-Winter-Olympic-Games?&id=1502446 The Olympics hold the power to make or break an athlete. Even bringing home the Gold is no guarantee that you'll be immune to the Post-Olympic Blues. And if the winners crash, just imagine how gut-wrenchingly awful it gets for those of us that have to return home empty-handed... (with nothing more than the "Olympic Experience") Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:04:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beating-the-Post-Olympic-Blues&id=1483209 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beating-the-Post-Olympic-Blues&id=1483209 After the Olympics I have rekindled my belief in this nation to perform well at sport. For years I have been struggling to believe in our nation but recently my opinion has changed. This year our performance in the Olympics was incredible, for once we were actually winning medals! Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:58:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?UK-at-the-Olympics&id=1481451 http://ezinearticles.com/?UK-at-the-Olympics&id=1481451 Singapore's success on the international table-tennis arena has been well-reported and most accredited the success to the imports of Chinese players. Was this the key reason for the success? Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:43:35 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Would-You-Be-Prepared-to-Train-For-10-Years-to-Achieve-Olympic-Success?&id=1480183 http://ezinearticles.com/?Would-You-Be-Prepared-to-Train-For-10-Years-to-Achieve-Olympic-Success?&id=1480183 With the finish of the Beijing Olympics 2008, the Olympic focus switches to London, and the question on everyone's lips is 'Can London 2012 compete?' Some big names have already given their answers. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:51:53 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-London-2012-Compete-With-Beijing-2008?&id=1485818 http://ezinearticles.com/?Can-London-2012-Compete-With-Beijing-2008?&id=1485818 Hardcore Olympic junkies (which can include the athletes and their fans) will go to great lengths to stifle the pain of Post-Olympic stress. Sometimes, the stories make the headlines, most of the times, though, they don't. But the real horror stories arise when sufferers spend all of their time, effort and attention trying to manage the symptoms instead of seeking out the cause and dealing with it directly. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:44:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Downside-to-Self-Medicated-Post-Olympic-Recovery&id=1479580 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Downside-to-Self-Medicated-Post-Olympic-Recovery&id=1479580 20-year-old Matthew Mitcham has a lot to be proud of, claiming a gold medal in the Men's 10m Platform Diving final. His win made him the first Australian male since Dick Eve in 1924 to win an Olympic Gold Medal. His win denied China a clean sweep of at this Olympics. Not only has the young Aussie achieved the highest scoring dive in Olympic history, he has surely set a personal benchmark for fellow divers and gained him the admiration of his fellow Australians and many people around the world. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Diving-With-a-Purpose&id=1477173 http://ezinearticles.com/?Diving-With-a-Purpose&id=1477173 Michael Phelps is beyond doubt the greatest athlete of all time. Read why. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:53:01 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michael-Phelps-is-the-Greatest-Athlete-of-All-Time-Read-the-Many-Reasons-Why&id=1474393 http://ezinearticles.com/?Michael-Phelps-is-the-Greatest-Athlete-of-All-Time-Read-the-Many-Reasons-Why&id=1474393 Michael Phelps has the most gold medals in Olympic history. Does that make him the greatest Olympian ever? Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:00:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Does-Michael-Phelps-Rate-Among-the-All-Time-Great-Olympians?&id=1472144 http://ezinearticles.com/?Where-Does-Michael-Phelps-Rate-Among-the-All-Time-Great-Olympians?&id=1472144 Despite its problems -- the Olympics are a great sporting event. And, hopefully, always will be. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:52:27 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Despite-the-Politics,-Nationalism,-and-Commercialism-The-Olympics-Are-a-Great-Sporting-Event&id=1472174 http://ezinearticles.com/?Despite-the-Politics,-Nationalism,-and-Commercialism-The-Olympics-Are-a-Great-Sporting-Event&id=1472174 There could not be a better role model for masters athletes in the United States than 41-year-old Dara Torres, the five-time Olympian who lost a gold medal by 1 one-hundredths of a second at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At 41, she is the oldest Olympic swimming medalist in history, and the only swimmer to win a medal in 5 Olympic competitions. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:58:32 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dara-Torres-Provides-Perfect-Example-For-Every-Masters-Athlete-in-America&id=1479581 http://ezinearticles.com/?Dara-Torres-Provides-Perfect-Example-For-Every-Masters-Athlete-in-America&id=1479581 The afterglow of the Beijing Olympics has caused me to cogitate on some of America's great victories. In no particular order of importance, here are some of the greatest American victories we witnessed on television and on the computer during the 2008 Olympic Games in China. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:55:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Revisiting-9-Great-American-Victories-During-the-2008-Olympics-in-Beijing&id=1479566 http://ezinearticles.com/?Revisiting-9-Great-American-Victories-During-the-2008-Olympics-in-Beijing&id=1479566 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.