Sports Articles Tagged Olympics

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Learning about Olympic ping pong history may impress your next date or give you the winning answer on bar trivia night. You never know. But just remember, people "in" with 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

A few table tennis tips may enhance your game and increase your number of wins. Table tennis has become a major sport across the world, with millions of participants. The...

You want to learn to do facebuster wrestling move, so here are some easy to follow instructions. While this mat slam has several variations, the main idea of this move...

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...

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...

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...

Are you curious about the history of the Chinese Ice Hockey Association? The Chinese Ice Hockey Associatio, or CIHA, was founded in 1981. Their main office can be found 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...

Olympic platform diving history dates back to the 1904 Summer Olympic games in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. "Fancy Diving" was performed on a 10 meter platform diving board. High diving...

Newcomers to one of the most famous aquatic sports will need to know the water polo basics for beginners. Water polo is a sport that takes place in a body...

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...

The 5 best professional hockey players in the Olympics showcases some of the best professional talent in the Olympic games. For the past three Olympic games, National Hockey League (NHL)...

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...

Springboard diving Olympics history is almost as interesting as the sport itself. Olympics diving includes two styles: springboard and platform. They are part of the aquatics discipline, which also contains...

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...

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....

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...

Diving has undergone numerous changes over the years, and learning about platform diving history might be helpful for diving enthusiasts, students and professionals. A historical account will in fact benefit...

Advanced wrestling rules are applied to professional wrestlers, especially those who qualify to be Olympians. These rules serve to limit the physical damage incurred by wrestling, level the playing field...

A quick introduction into Floyd Mayweather Jr. begins on February 24, 1977, which was the date he was born.  He was born in Grand Rapids, MI with a birth name...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Olympics history dates back to 776 B.C. in a religious stadium in Olympia, Greece. The word "Olympic" is commonly associated with the Olympic games or the Olympic deity. Religion...

Table tennis history goes back to the late 1800s. The first known version of table tennis was played by British soldiers in South Africa and India. Another version of table...

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....

How to become an Olympic skier is a long and arduous journey that begins at an early age. Most Olympic skiers spend their whole lives practicing and exercising and possessing...

While the exact origins of table tennis remain unknown, table tennis' Olympics history dates back to 1988. The sport was first introduced during the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988; however,...

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...

If you looked at the 2010 Olympic hockey rosters before a game was played, the Russian team would’ve come away with the gold and the U.S. team would have failed...

As a Greco-Roman tradition, the history of wrestling is rich, diverse, and intriguing. Wrestling is a widely-practiced sport, from high schools to colleges to championships. Wrestling has enjoyed both enduring...

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...