The Olympic Games

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...

The Paralympic Games

Paralympics Winter and Summer Games

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

2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

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.

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...

2008 Beijing Olympics Games Opening | Closing Ceremony Pictures | China Summer Olympics Stadium Pictures

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 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 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...

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 see what's planned for the London Olympics in 2012. The men's and women's Olympic marathons have been run - read about the results and the amazing runs by Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania...

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

Stephanie Rice

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

Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer

All About Michael Phelps, Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist! Swimming Photos, Free Videos, Gifts, Information! Winner of EIGHT Gold Medals in Beijing China 2008!

Rebecca Adlington

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...

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...

Beijing Medal Tally

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 ?

Beijing 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...

Summer Olympic Games

Olympic Flame

The Olympic Flame or Olympic Torch is a symbol of the Olympic Games.

Commemorating the theft of fire from the Greek god Zeus by Prometheus, its origins lie in ancient Greece, when a fire was kept burning throughout the celebration of the ancient Olympics. The fire was reintroduced at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, and it has been part of the modern Olympic Games ever since.

The torch relay of modern times which transports the flame from Greece to the various designated sites of the games had no ancient precedent and was introduced by Carl Diem, with the support of Joseph Goebbels, at the controversial Berlin Olympics as a means to promote Nazi ideology.

2012 Summer Olympics in London

London 2012 Olympic Games

Games of the XXX Olympiad. There's still four 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 the...

Previous Olympics in London

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.

Olympic Rings

The Olympic movement uses many symbols, most of them representing Coubertin's ideas and ideals.

The Olympic Rings are the most widely used symbol. These five intertwined rings represent the unity of the five inhabited continents (with the Americas regarded as one continent).

The five colored rings on a white field form the Olympic Flag. The colors, white, red, blue, green, yellow, and black, were chosen such that each nation has at least one of these colors in its national flag. The flag was adopted in 1914, but the first Games at which it was flown were Antwerp, 1920. It is hoisted at each celebration of the Games.

Winter Olympic Games

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 her...

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 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...

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...

Olympic Marathons

Read about the Olympic Marathon event in Beijing 2008 and see what's planned for the London Olympics in 2012. The men's and women's Olympic marathons have been run - read about the results and the amazing runs by Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania...

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,...

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

The IOC voted to drop baseball & softball from the 2012 Games two days after it selected London as the host city. The IOC reinforced its decision to drop both sports during the Turin Games. They will be Olympic sports for the last time at Beijing '08

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...

Should softball be reinstated in the Olympics ?

Fresh Olympic Lenses

Allyson Felix: U.S. Olympian, Are Sports Drinks Good For The Body?, Olympian Bernard Lagat, Olympic Swimmers, Michael Phelps Pictures Gallery | Top American Swimmer Biography | Michael Phelps Swimming Videos

The lighter side of Olympics

ODD OLYMPICS

Here at "Odd Olympics" we highlight the importance of mirth and merriment not to mention silly sports that are designed to engage couch potatoes not to mention armchair athletes! So join in the celebration of wit and wonk where everyone's a winner!

Historic Olympic Athletes

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

Dara Torres

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

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...

Michael Phelps Pictures Gallery | Top American Swimmer Biography | Michael Phelps Swimming Videos

Michael Phelps is a very famous American swimmer. He 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 set by Mark Spi...

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 Beijing Olympics.

Stephanie Rice

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

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...

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 will be competing for the United States in the 2008 Bejing Summer Olympics.

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...

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...

Lensmasters getting into the Olympic Spirit

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Olympic Debates

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...

Olympic Space-Age Swim Suit Divides The Haves and The Have Nots

The 2008 Beijing Olympic swimmers will be wearing a futuristic space-age suit. Developed by top scientists in aerospace, engineering and medicine from around the world. These suits are water repellent and ultra lightweight. NASA has tested these fas...

Steroids should be legalized in sport

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

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