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Vancouver Olympic News

The Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The Games feature athletes from all over the world and help promote the Olympic spirit. This lens includes Olympics information from blogs, news, photos a...

Vancouver Olympics 2010

The 2010 Olympics will be held in Vancouver in 2010. Most of the buildings have already been completed, the athletes are completing their final qualifications, or perhaps have already finished qualifying, and are training hard for the gold. I enjoy...

Vancouver Olympics 2010 Skating

The Olympics are coming to Vancouver in 2010! Skating is one of the most popular sports in the winter Olympics. The United States will be sending several skaters to the Olympics. Whether your favorite skaters are figure skaters or speed skaters, the...

Next Summer Olympics - 2012 

London 2012 Olympic Games

Games of the XXX Olympiad. There's still three year to go until London will become the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times . . . but that's not too early to get excited ! Here's your guide to everything you need to know about th...

2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing 

Re-live all the action !

2008 Olympics in China

China today is both the China of yesterday but also the China of tomorrow. An incredible transformation has taken place and every visitor to the Olympics will be awed and astounded.

2008 Beijing Olympic - Opening | Closing Ceremony Pictures | Beijing Olympic DVD

2008 Beijing Olympics Games. Yeah! The most eagerly awaited sporting event has finally begun. Participating in an Olympic has been the dreams of every sports athletes. Winning the Olympic gold is the highest peak that any athlete could ever achieved...

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, will be held in Beijing, China from August 8, 2008 through August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony to take place at 8 p.m. on August 8th. Some events, like beach volleyb...

Beijing Olympic Games Forum

The Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games will take place on 08/08/08. The Closing Ceremony will take place on August 24th. During those 16 days history will be made, dreams will come true, and the whole world will be watching. If you w...

Beijing Olympic Merchandise

Looking for Officially Licensed Olympic Merchandise? You have come to the right place! FootballFanatics has what you are looking for. They have a wide selection of apparel, wallets, jewelry, collectible pins, and more. And at $4.99 for 3-day shippin...

Relive your team's efforts at Beijing 

Aussie medals at Beijing 2008

Read all about the amazing efforts and results of the Aussie Olympic team at the Beijing Summer Olympics who secured 46 medals to finish 6th in the overall medal tally.

Lithuanian men's basketball team 2008

Before Beijing 2008 olympics, I have searched some information about all lithuanian men's basketball team. Here is my results.

Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics: The Medal Winners

Great Britain finished the 2008 Summer Olympics with a final tally of 47 medals, placing it fourth in the medal rankings behind the United States, China and Russia. Great Britain also ranked fourth in the medal table for the quantity of individual c...

Relive the sports at Beijing 

Olympic Marathons

Read about the Olympic Marathon event in Beijing 2008 and the amazing runs by Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania and Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya. See what's planned for the London Olympics in 2012.

Olympics 2008 Javelin Throw Event

With this Olympics proving to have loads of new World Records and Olympic Records, will the Javelin Throw provide one too? This is the only lens to cover this event so you can track it here! HOWTOTHROWTHEJAVELIN.com

The Equestrian Events at the Beijing Olympics 2008

The equestrian events have always been my favourite, and I was glued to the television while they were on! I wish I had been able to go and watch the events live. The venues look absolutely amazing, and there must be nothing like sitting in an Olympi...

The star athletes from Beijing 

Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer

All About USA's National Athletic Hero Michael Phelps, Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist! Check out Swimming Photos, Free Videos, Gifts, and Fan Information! Winner of EIGHT Gold Medals in Beijing China 2008! (Photo credit for photo: Adam Pretty/Get...

Stephanie Rice

Find out all about Australia's favourite golden girl at the Beijing Olympics who won 3 gold medals in world record time.

Kerri Walsh

Kerri Walsh is a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning (in 2004 in Athens and most recently in 2008 in Beijing) American professional beach volleyball player. (Ms. Walsh also placed 4th as a member of the U.S. women's indoor volleyball team at the 2000...

Matthew Mitcham

Check out Australia's Matthew Mitcham - gold medal winning dive legend from the Beijing Olympic Games.

Rebecca Adlington | Olympic Swimming Sensation

Rebecca Adlington (born 17 February 1989 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England) is a British freestyle swimmer and a double Olympic gold medallist. She attended the Brunts School in Mansfield. Adlington represented Great Britain at the Beijing 2008...

Beijing scandals 

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ?

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ? Should people protest the 2008 Summer Olympics & raise awareness of human rights in China or cheer on our athletes, their efforts & commitment to their chosen sport ?

Olympics Drug Scandals

Read about all the doping and drug scandals at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games

Beijing Olympic mascots & medals 

Fuwa - The Mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

The Fuwa are adorable! There's a different one for each Olympic ring, and they have all been inspired by different aspects of Chinese culture. Their names are Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini. Did you know that all of their names put to...

Mascots, Medals & Emblems of the Olympic Games

The first official mascot in the history of the Summer Olympics made its appearance at the 1972 Munich Games, and they have remained a main element ever since. A mascot was actually introduced during the 1968 Winter Games in Grenoble after Schuss, a...

Olympic Medals

In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive wreath to wear on his head; second- and third-place winners received nothing. * When the Modern Olympics were revived in 1896, first-place winners received silv...

2004 Summer Olympics in Athens 

Athens 2004 Olympics

The 2004 Summer Olympics were held at Athens. They were held from August 13th to August 29th, and 10,625 athletes participated. This was the first Olympics that were held in Athens, the home of the Olympic games in the first place, since the first mo...

2012 Summer Olympics in London 

London 2012 Olympic Games

Games of the XXX Olympiad. There's still three year to go until London will become the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times . . . but that's not too early to get excited ! Here's your guide to everything you need to know about th...

2016 Summer Olympics in Rio 

Rio 2016 Olympics

The 2016 Summer Olympic games will be held by Rio de Janeiro. In a hotly-contested Olympic bid, where the heads of state from all four countries flew to Copenhagen to lobby for their country's city, Rio won in the fourth round. Although Rio cur...

The Paralympic Games 

Paralympics Winter and Summer Games

The Summer Paralympics in 2008 were held in Beijing, China, with the 2010 Winter Paralympics being staged from 12 to 21 March (2010) in Vancouver, Canada. The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games is to take place in Vancouver and al...

The Olympic Games 

Sports in Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was famous for its festivals and especially Athens. These festivals were events held for many days and to which many people participated. The contests involved were mainly sports or artistic and the winners were receiving different pri...

Olympic Games | Origin, Present and Future of The Games Of The Olympiad

The Olympic Games (often referred to simply as The Olympics or The Games) is an international multi-sport event subdivided into summer and winter sporting events. The summer and winter games are each held every four years (an Olympiad). Until 1992, t...

Previous Olympics in London  

1908 & 1948

London Olympic Games

We all know London has won the right to hold the Summer Olympics in 2012. Find out more about the previous two Olympics held in London - in 1908 and 1948.

2006 Winter Olympics in Torino 

2006 Winter Olympics in Torino

The twentieth Winter Olympics took place in Torino, Italy in 2006. This city is also known as Turin. As we look forward to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, we might want to take a look back at the last winter Olympics. Some of our fa...

2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver 

Winter Olympics Vancouver 2010

Olympic Winter Games - February 12 to 28, 2010 Paralympic Winter Games - March 12 to 21, 2010 For the first time, the Winter Olympics will be held by the sea and some venues, such as the Richmond Olympic Oval, are at sea level. Also, for the first t...

Events of the Winter Olympics

Looking forward to the Vancouver Olympics yet? I know I am! I've been following the headlines and blogging about the interesting parts. For news, information, and discussion about the upcoming Olympics, you can find my blog at Vancouver 2010 Olympic...

2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi 

Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games

The Russian resort city of Sochi has won the right to host the XXII Olympic Winter Games in 2014. Find out more about Sochi and what's planned for the Winter Games in 2014 ! For more info on the next Summer Olympic Games in London in 2012, click...

Olympic songs 

Inspirational Songs from the Olympic Games!

One of the great things about the Olympic Games is the inspirational songs that form part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. There are also many great songs that are used to accompany the telecast. The new 'Welcome to Beijing' song is fantastic....

The Olympic Sports 

All About Olympic Athletics - Track and Field

Athletics is divided into four categories: track, field, road and combined events. Track events consist of sprints, middle and long distance races, relays, steeplechase and hurdles. Field events include long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault,...

Olympic Marathons

Read about the Olympic Marathon event in Beijing 2008 and the amazing runs by Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania and Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya. See what's planned for the London Olympics in 2012.

Olympic Rowing

Rowing and the Olympics- what a great combination. China enlisted 1000 rowers and trained them in hopes that they will medal in this sport. Does the US have what it takes to power up to the finish? You'll find tickets for sale to the Olympic Games, a...

All About Olympic Archery - Modern Robin Hoods

There are 4 events in the Archery competition in the Olympic Games: Ø Men's and Women's Individual events with the Recurve Bow Ø Men's and Women's Team event with the Recurve Bow There are separate team and individual competitions. The archery c...

Olympic Swimmers

Like most of the country we were fascinated by 2008 Summer Olympics from the opening fireworks right through the final swim. We watched with digital camera in hand and caught Phelps in this winning moment. Congratulations to Michael Phelps and all th...

British Boxing Olympians

The Olympics is the ultimate in sport. Winning the Olympic gold is the pinnacle of a sporting career. It is an athlete's dream and for many simply competing and representing their country is their proudest moment. Boxing is one of the few sports whe...

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Grace and True Athleticism

On the day of the opening of the 2008 Olympics, this lens is dedicated to the unsung heroes, the athletes who train, whose skill is unrivaled, yet are ignored or even ridiculed. The women of rhythmic gymnastics are amazing athletes. Their athleticis...

The Olympic Sports that are no longer 

Bring Softball Back to the Olympics!

Softball became an official Olympic sport in 1996. It (along with baseball) was recently voted to be replaced by bowling. I have nothing against bowling, but softball should be in the Olympics over bowling because it is a more physical sport and much...

The lighter side of Olympics 

ODD OLYMPICS

Here at "Odd Olympics" we highlight the importance of mirth and merriment not to mention funny fitness and silly sports all of which are designed to engage couch potatoes not to mention armchair athletes! So, join in our jest-in-time celebration of...

Historic Olympic Athletes  

Review of the most famous athletes in the Olympic history

Athletes Who Made The Olympic Games History

For those who love Olympics, sport and history - I suggest review about famous Olympic champions in Past and Present, greatest persons of their epoch. This is breif review of the athletes who won the most amount of gold, silver and bronze medals on...

The Olympic Athletes - Swimming 

Michael Phelps Pictures - Swimmer Michael Phelps Biography | American Male Swimmer

Michael Phelps is one of famous US Olympic swimmers. Michael Phelps is now swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic and are scheduled to participate in eight events. If he can win gold medal in all of them he will break the 7 gold record in one Olympics...

Dara Torres

Dara Torres is a 41 year old American swimmer who will be competing in her 5th Olympics this summer in Beijing, China.

Stephanie Rice

Find out all about Australia's favourite golden girl at the Beijing Olympics who won 3 gold medals in world record time.

Ian Thorpe

Arguably the greatest swimmer of all-time is Australia’s Ian Thorpe.  Ian was the winner of three gold medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and followed this up with two gold medals in Athens at the Olympics in 2004.  Ian Thorpe wa...

Eamon Sullivan

Find out about Australian swimmer Eamon Sullivan who is the current world record holder in the 50m and 100m freestyle and multi medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

The Olympic Athletes - Diving 

Alexandre Despatie - Champion Diver

French-Canadian diver, Alexandre Despatie (born, June 8, 1985), captured the hearts of Canadians when he won a gold medal on the 10M diving board at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and suddenly became an overnight celebrity. Since then, he has accomplis...

The Olympic Athletes - Track & Field 

Olympian Bernard Lagat

Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (b. December 12, 1974, Kapsabet, Kenya) is a middle and long distance champion athlete who now represents the United States. In July, 2008, Lagat won the US Olympic Trials in the 1500m and 5000m, making the Olympic team in b...

Marion Jones

Marion Jones is an American athlete of half Belizean and half African American descent. In October 2007 she publically admitted that she had used doping. (see below).

Michael Johnson

Michael Duane Johnson (born September 13, 1967 in Dallas, Texas) is a retired American sprinter who holds the current world records in the 200 metres, 400 metres, and 4 x 400 m relay. He also has run the fastest 300 metres of all time, an event not r...

Christine Ohuruogu

As a former under 17 and under 19 England netball player, Christine Ohuruogu participated in athletics from the age of 16 because of her love for running. She began to specialise in the 400m as no other athlete from Newham & Essex Beagles wanted to...

Allyson Felix: U.S. Olympian

Allyson Felix was born on November 18, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Felix is a track and field sprinter, and competed for the United States in the 2008 Bejing Summer Olympics.

The Olympic Athletes - Rowing 

Steve Redgrave

Sir Stephen Geoffrey Redgrave CBE, a British rower, was born on 23 March 1962 in Marlow in England. He won gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000. He also won a bronze medal in 1988. As the only Briton ever to achieve this f...

The Paralympic Athletes 

Natalie Du Toit

Natalie Du Toit's story is truly inspiring. She first represented South Africa internationally at the age of 14. In 2001 she had to have her left leg amputated at the knee after a traffic accident, but far from letting this stop her, at the age of 24...

Olympic Debates 

Not everyone agrees

Steroids should be legalized in sport

Performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids should be legalized in competitive sports. Do you agree ?

Swimsuits Continue to Cause Controversy

UPDATE! July 22, 2009 Swimsuits are making a big splash at the Fina World Swimming and Diving Championships again. First it was the Speedo LZR at the 2008 Olympics and now the Arena X-Glide and the Jaked J01. Swimsuits are becoming household names...

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ?

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ? Should people protest the 2008 Summer Olympics & raise awareness of human rights in China or cheer on our athletes, their efforts & commitment to their chosen sport ?

Does the world still need OLYMPICS?

Does the world still need Olympics? Nobody will seriously doubt the merits of sports competitions and global unity, nor do I want to criticize all dedicated athletes and their organizations. But I also see the negative impact on ecology and urban str...