Sports Articles Tagged Olympics

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Here are 5 five bowling tips for cricket that every player needs to know in order to be more efficient at this game. These tips will help you to develop...