Tag Archives: olympics
London 2012: Let the Fever Begin!
Can you hear it? If you stop what you’re doing, close your eyes, and listen, you can hear it! It’s the sound of thousands marching from across all corners of the globe–determined, focused–marching towards their destination. The destination is a … Continue reading
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Remembering Mark Lenzi
I shouldn’t be reading the obituaries of my Olympic heroes. I’m getting older, but not old enough yet to read of their passing. This morning I was greeted with the news of Mark Lenzi’s death. The two-time Olympic diver who … Continue reading
Modern Pentathlon and Confessions From The Olympic Fanatic
I have a few confessions I need to make. In 2010 I wrote about Modern Pentathlon, taking the stand that the sport was antiquated, doubting its right to be a medal sport in the Modern-Day Olympic Games.
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Ski Cross and Snowboarding: What Can Be Done to Protect These Athletes?
The past two months have been difficult (to say the least) for Canada and its athletes. In January freestyle skier Sarah Burke succumbed to a head injury sustained while training in Park City, Utah. Then over this past weekend, Canada … Continue reading
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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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