Category Archives: Olympic Fever
A Modern Greek Tragedy: Greece’s Participation in 2012 Games in Jeopardy
Money is the worst currency that ever grew among mankind. This sacks cities, this drives men from their homes, this teaches and corrupts the worthiest minds to turn base deeds. -Sophocles The news released last week was shocking and disheartening. … Continue reading
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The Comeback Kid(s)
By making a comeback, I’m changing the attitude of people toward me. If I’d known that people would react so enthusiastically, I’d have done it years ago. – Olympic Gold Medalist Mark Spitz What is more exciting than an athlete’s … Continue reading
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Olympians I’d Like to See on “Dancing With the Stars”
Let me say up front that I’m not a fan of the American show, “Dancing With the Stars.” I suppose I tend to be a purist and prefer Fox’s show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Although I’m a figure … Continue reading
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Toronto Bows Out of 2020 Games–Wake Up, IOC!
Pierre de Coubertin once said, “Holding an Olympic Games means evoking history.” It also means shelling out a whole lot of money. In these difficult and uncertain financial times, even the Olympic Games aren’t immune. The city’s mayor announced Thursday … Continue reading
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Olympic Torch Revealed: Can Someone Pass the Cheese?
Organizers for the 2012 Olympic Games revealed the torch for the London Games, and just as with Wenlock and Mandeville, the Games’ official mascots, it leaves much to be desired.
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