Summer 2008 Olympic Games- Beijing,China

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I love the Olympics!

Really I do. I started watching in the Summer of 1976, at the ripe old age of 11 and a tiny gymnast by the name of Nadia, had me (and the world!) mezmorized. I remember making a scrapbook of Eric Hyden's Olympic triumph at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics (near where I live). I look forward to the games, so much that's about all I do during those two precious weeks. It's not really about the medals- although they are nice too- there is just something so inspiring about listening to the stories of what it took to get the athletes there.

...hard work...determination...persistence...sacrifice

Beijing China Olympic Videos- Pre Games 


2008 Beijing Olympics Torch Ceremony Song-In My Heart

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Dave Durante's Olympic Blog 

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Voices of the Olympic Athletes Blog 

A Master Blog with links to many Olympic athletes' blogs.

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Great Olympic Reading 

The Courage to Succeed

You MUST get this book. His "Courage to Succeed" has inspired me greatly in many areas. When I am contemplating quitting or giving up, I hear Reuben saying, "Quitting is like writing a bad check against yourself."

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Olympic Portraits

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Aim High: An Olympic Decathlete's Inspiring Story

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American Men of Olympic Track and Field: Interviews with Athletes and Coaches

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Video and Medal Count Beijing Summer Olympics 

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Beijing Olympic Controversy- Organ Harvesting, Arms, and Athletes 

Here are some thought provoking videos concerning this matter. I've tried to be as impartial as possible, however, it was tough finding athletes speaking out. Be warned- the "New World Order" video is not for the faint of heart- pictures of victims included.

Beijing Olympics Boycott

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Steven Spielberg quits Beijing Olympics role

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Australia won't boycott Beijing Olympics

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Another Korean Torchbearer Boycotting the Beijing Olympic To

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Boycott the Beijing Olympics

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Athlete's Viewpoint - Don't Boycott the Olympics

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Large Scale Organ Harvesting in China

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What Say YOU????? 

What's Your Opinion on the Beijing Olympic Boycott Controversy?

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I don't think the Olympics should ever be boycotted for political reasons because...

mmkellis says:

While I think the IOC should take these situations into strong consideration when making the decision where the next Olympics will take place, I don't agree with a boycott. Yes the athletes will suffer because of it. That aside, one can use this opportunity to gain greater attention to the atrocities. Had I not been doing research for this page, I would not have known what was going on.

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Nadia Comaneci Monteal Summer Olympics 1976 

What started it all for me...

Nadia Comaneci - 1976 Olympics - Perfect 10

One of the most amazing sporting achievements! At the age of 14, Nadia Comaneci of Romania became one of the stars of the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. During the team portion of the competition, her routine on the uneven bars was scored at a 10.0. It was the first time in modern Olympic gymnastics history that the score had ever been awarded. Over the course of the Olympics, Comaneci would earn six additional 10s, en route to capturing the all-around, beam and bars titles and a bronze medal on the floor exercise.

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