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Every time the Winter Olympics roll around, we find ourselves asking, what are the events in the winter Olympics, again? We were curious ourselves, so we decided to do some...

While the games of the Summer Olympics can be traced back 3,000 years, Winter Olympics history covers only a fraction of that time. While it was sometimes considered inferior to...

On February 6, 1936 the world came together to open the fourth Winter Olympic games. The 1936 Winter Olympics were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany. It was at these games that...

The Summer Olympic Games are a sporting event consisting of multiple contests. The Summer Olympics are held every four years. The International Olympic Committee organizes the games. The Summer Olympics have...

While many know that the Summer Olympics has its roots in the Olympic games of Ancient Greece, the history of Winter Olympics is less well known. In fact, the Winter...

This quick intro to 1960 Winter Olympics hockey presents a gold-winning US team that is often called the "Forgotten Miracle." Winning the top medal 20 years before the 1980 "Miracle...

While not the most popular sport of the winter games, learning how to watch curling in the Olympics will make the event quite enjoyable.  Before you find an Olympic curling...

You might want to print out or otherwise save a copy of this Olympic sports betting guide since you won’t need it again until 2012, when the Summer Olympics are...

If you were as impressed with the facilities as we were, you want to know where the 2010 Winter Olympics Curling Venue was. The only new construction to be found...

Knowing how to qualify for the Olympics can make the difference between being the neighborhood athlete and being a gold medal athlete. Although the qualification steps to become an Olympic...

Just as one can find the 10 most entertaining winter Olympics sports to watch, there is probably an easy 10 most boring list to gather. But why focus on the...

Are you wondering what 2 events comprise the biathlon? The biathlon is a winter Olympic event which combines cross-country skiing with target shooting. The biathlon has grown in popularity over...

Have you ever wondered how to join a synchronized swimming team? Synchronized swimming is not only a competitive Olympic event, it is also an artistic performance that stimulates both the...

The Ancient Olympics were the start of something bigger than anyone could ever have imagined. They began as a way for the Greeks to honor the king of their gods,...

If you love swimming and are also fascinated by the art of dance, you might want to know how to sign up for synchronized swimming lessons. If you live in...

Need to know how to build an Olympic luge track? There are artificial luge tracks that are used in Olympic and international events so as to provide level playing fields...

The 1924 Winter Olympics games, are considered to be the first official Winter Olympics. The opening ceremonies were held on January 25th 1924, and the games were officially closed on...

The 2002 Winter Olympic ice skating judging controversy would forever change the sport of competitive ice skating. The story begins with Russian pair skaters named Yelena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze....

The beginning of the Olympics, being shrouded in mythical legends, was said to have been started in 776 BC based on inscriptions found at Olympia in Greece. The games were...

Some of the world’s top Olympic athletes rely on Olympic weight training tips from the professionals for their success. Some athletes skip this step altogether, but accomplished Olympians attribute their...

The Special Olympics is an organization that sponsors sports training and competitions for people with intellectual disabilities. Through sports, adults and children with intellectual disabilities can find confidence in themselves...

Exactly what is a biathlon? The Winter Olympics regularly showcase the best athletes competing in a variety of winter-oriented contests, some wildly popular, and some a little bit more obscure....

The history of Olympic speed skating dates back to the first ever Olympic Winter Games in 1924 in Chamonix, France. The 500m event was won by American Charles Jewtraw, a native...

The Olympic luge death occurred at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia. Georgian Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed during a training run the afternoon before the opening...

The history of the torch relay of the Olympics is a new addition to the Olympic games. The Olympic games started in the year 776 B.C. and only had one...

Looking for a quick intro: 2014 Winter Olympics? The 2014 Winter Olympics will be held from Feb. 7-23 in Sochi, Russia. The 2014 Olympic festivities will begin long before the...

This quick intro to water polo Olympics history begins with the word "polo." "Polo" is actually based upon the Indian word "pulu," which means ball. There are a couple of...

The history of the Summer Olympics has several major milestones that molded the competition into the one we know today. Every four years athletes form around the world gather together...

The story of the Special Olympics history begins in the year of 1962, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started a summer day camp for children and adults with various mental disabilities at...

The lighting of the stadium flame is the culmination of the Olympic opening ceremonies, and the Olympic torch history is a fascinating one. The Olympic torch is always lit in...

So, you have your skates and your dress but are not sure what are the best figure skating accessories you may need at the rink. There are many figure skating accessories, but which...

The history of the Special Olympics began with the start of a summer day camp for adults and children who were experiencing intellectual disabilities. This backyard summer camp was started...

Want to learn how to build a land luge track? There are very few artificial luge tracks in the world which are employed during Olympic and international events to make...

With its occurrence every four years, the history of the summer Olympics never grows old. A new spin on familiar information allows the enthusiasm to continue. In 2012 London will...

Wondering who won the 2002 Winter Olympics figure skating gold medals? Here you go. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the 2002 Winter Olympics hosted four figure skating medal events: ladies,...

Have you been wondering how often do the summer olympics occur?  The Summer Olympics occur every four years. The Summer Olympics began in 1896 and run every four years since then with...

Learning how to be a gymnast is not an easy task. You have to be in excellent physical health and work long hours to be proficient in this profession. If...

The 10 best moments in Winter Olympics history is full of wonderfully exciting moments. The great moments in Olympic history are not always about winning the medal. They are the...

If you don't know how to serve a volleyball, there is no chance that you are going to be able to enjoy playing in a game. The serve is one...

If you want to learn how to train for biathlons you need to be a good skier and a good marksman. The biathlon is two sports in one, as participants...

The 1994 Winter Olympics games were opened on February 12, 1994 in Lillehammer Norway. This would be the first and only time that two Winter Olympics would be held just...

The best winter Olympic events involve speed, precision and acrobatics. Audiences love to watch athletes soar, leap, twist and turn in the snow and ice. People are also thrilled when...

Olympic gymnastic history involves many forms of gymnastics being added over time, as well as many key athletes who have made the sport what it is today. Gymnastics is a...

Want to find out how to buy merchandise from an Olympic Sports Store?  You can collect all kinds of Olympic products, including shirts, caps, key chains, sweatshirts—pretty much any kind...

The Olympics features many exciting events, but those below are the most entertaining Olympic sporting events. These events are full of drama and almost inhumanly good talent, and they are...

You do not have to be tall in order to learn how to do the high jump. Technique is everything when you high jump and timing is also important. Before...

Looking for 1936 Summer Olympics highlights? The highlights of the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin include sports highlights and a few things that have nothing to do with sports. Germany...

If you decide to learn everything you can about past Olympic Games, you will eventually have to ask the question, "Who were the 1960 Winter Olympics ski participants?" Once you...

The Olympic hockey history dates back to 1920, when hockey became part of the Olympic Summer Games in Belgium. The hockey games played during the Summer Olympics were also considered...

If you always wanted to learn how to do figure skate jumps like an Olympic skater, this article can get you started. These are the basic seven figure skate jumps....