Olympics
2008 Olympics: Chinese preparations for hosting the Olympics
by Debby Dyess
Like all host cities before it, Beijing has gone about making improvements on the city in order to show its best face to the world. Aware of critics and concern about human rights, air quality and political unrest, among other issues, the Chinese government has taken steps to remedy some matters, and silence others. Since 2001, when the Games were awarded to China, leadership has moved with int... read more
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The Olympic Games have symbolized peace, tolerance and the unity of humanity since their initial ... read more
Celebration
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Olympics (Other)
- A brief history of the Olympics
- The impact of professional athletes on the Olympic Games
- Olympic preview: What to expect from Great Britain as Olympic host
- Great moments in Olympic history
- Thoughts about the Olympic opening ceremony
- How Canada must prepare for the 2010 Olympics
- History of ancient Olympic Games
Summer Olympics
- Remembering Olympic distance runner Miruts Yifter
- 2008 Olympics: Should the US government pay all costs for the US Olympic team?
- Best marathon runners in Olympic history
- Best track and field athletes in Olympic history
- 2008 Olympics: Potential underdog winners at the Olympics
- Best opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics
- Thoughts about Michael Phelps, 2008 Olympics
A brief history of the Olympics: Since there are no articles written on this topic, i decided to write here. If I'm not rated n... read more
by cocokitten
In August 1936 the Berlin Olympics opened for the first time with a torch. The flame had been carried in relay from the home of... read more
One of the best Olympic Gymnasts is Claire Wright who is a 28 year old native of Berkshire, England, Great Britain. She also an... read more
Adolf Hitler, The Nazi dictator of Germany intended to use the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin as a "showcase" of the superiority ... read more
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- Olympics (Other)
- History of women's sports in The Olympics
- Olympic athletes who won the most medals
- Olympic preview: What to expect from Great Britain as Olympic host
- Summer Olympics
- Remembering Olympic gymnast Vera Caslavska
- 2008 Olympics: Should corporate businesses sponsor Olympic athletes?
- 2008 Olympics: Potential underdog winners at the Olympics
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- Olympics (Other)
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- Summer Olympics
- 2008 Olympics: Should the US government pay all costs for the US Olympic team?
- 2008 Olympics: Should corporate businesses sponsor Olympic athletes?
- 2008 Summer Olympics: Great competition or a farce?
- How would you rate NBC's coverage of the 2008 Summer Olympics?
