Tag Archives: London 2012
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.
Filed under Olympic Fever
Return of the “Thorpedo!”
“It’s a balancing act where fear and motivation come in — it’s a great place to be on that edge.” -Ian Thorpe I’ve had mixed feelings about other comebacks for London 2012. Without doubt, I’m very excited about Australian swimmer … Continue reading
No Laser for Modern Pentathlon
UPDATE Just a few months ago it seemed that Modern Pentathlon was being saved from Olympic extinction with the addition of laser guns. I guess supporters breathed a sigh of relief too soon. The London Daily Telegraph is reporting that … Continue reading
Filed under Pentathlon
The Tragic Death of Folds Gretna Vow
Article first published as Equestrian Horses’s Life Stolen – Possibly Murdered on Blogcritics. Grace. Strength. Decorum. These are the words one might think of when speaking of the Olympic sport of Equestrianism. Yet the sport which is often viewed as … Continue reading
Filed under Equestrian Events
Is Dara Torres the Brett Favre of the Olympics?
Article first published as Is Dara Torres the Bret Favre of the Olympics? on Blogcritics. In pondering retirement on one of several occasions, legendary quarterback Brett Favre said, “It makes me start (wondering), do I still have that magic?” At … Continue reading
Filed under Swimming
