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  • London 2012 Water Polo Draw Announced

    International Olympic Committee : News
    7 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    The official draw for the men’s and women's Olympic water polo tournaments has taken place at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre, following the conclusion of the Visa Water Polo International, which was held at the Olympic venue over the weekend. In the men’s competition, reigning Olympic champions Hungary – who have won gold at the last three editions of the Games – were drawn with hosts Great Britain in Group B, along with Beijing 2008 bronze medallists Serbia, Montenegro, Romania and the USA. Group A will see reigning world champions Italy battle it out with Greece Kazakhstan, Spain,…

  • The Extreme Future of Olympic Sports - Huffington Post (blog)

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    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Bleacher ReportThe Extreme Future of Olympic SportsHuffington Post (blog)Going forward, the Olympics need a shakeup -- an extreme shakeup. Recently, the IOC has done well to adapt to the modern trends in athletics, adopting sports like snowboarding and BMX for the winter and summer games, respectively.Summer Olympics 2012: Top 6 Reasons Baseball Should Return to the OlympicsBleacher Reportall 2 news articles »

  • Colors encouraged on London courts

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    16 May 2012 | 12:37 pm
    The All England Club is typically pretty serious about its all-white dress code. But since the Olympics are a special time for London, athletes will be allowed to wear their hometown pride on their sleeves. Literally.

  • Model Olympians: Mary Killman

    NBCOlympics.com RSS - Team USA Top Slideshows
    16 May 2012 | 2:27 pm
    A look at U.S. synchronized swimmer Mary Killman.

  • Ryan Lochte: Visualizing The Perfect Race

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    15 May 2012 | 8:47 am
    Ever wonder what the perfect swimming race feels like? See how Ryan Lochte describes it.
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  • London 2012 Water Polo Draw Announced

    7 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    The official draw for the men’s and women's Olympic water polo tournaments has taken place at the London 2012 Aquatics Centre, following the conclusion of the Visa Water Polo International, which was held at the Olympic venue over the weekend. In the men’s competition, reigning Olympic champions Hungary – who have won gold at the last three editions of the Games – were drawn with hosts Great Britain in Group B, along with Beijing 2008 bronze medallists Serbia, Montenegro, Romania and the USA. Group A will see reigning world champions Italy battle it out with Greece Kazakhstan, Spain,…

  • Athletes grace London’s Olympic Stadium for the first time

    7 May 2012 | 4:47 pm
    London’s Olympic Stadium has welcomed competitive sport for the first time, as the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Athletics Championships were held at the Olympic venue from 4-7 May. The very first winner within the stadium, which lies in the heart of the Olympic Park in east London, was Loughborough University’s Justine Kinney, who won the first heat of the first event – the women’s 400m hurdles – on Friday. "The track feels amazing,” said the Irish athlete. "It feels like you could fly down it, it feels wonderful. I'm so privileged to run here, I've been looking…

  • Australia enjoy first victory in London 2012 Water Polo Arena

    7 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Beijing 2008 bronze medallists Australia have taken top honours at the Visa Water Polo International – the first major event to be held at the London 2012 Water Polo Arena. The tournament, which was held from 3-6 May, saw women’s teams from Australia, USA, Hungary and Great Britain battle it out in front of sell-out crowds at the Olympic venue, giving the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) the chance to test key aspects of its operations ahead of this summer’s Olympic Games. The final saw Australia triumph 6-5 over Beijing silver medallists USA, while Hungary beat Britain 11-4 to…

  • London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay: The lighting ceremony in Olympia

    4 May 2012 | 3:23 pm
    Watch the lighting ceremony in Olympia here: The London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay (OTR) will last 70 days and will travel for approximately 8,000 miles around the UK, passing within 10 miles of 95 per cent of the people in the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey.The Olympic flame will be transported by 8,000 torchbearers and will use numerous different modes of transport during its journey. This highly visible and symbolic journey, marking the countdown to one of the greatest athletic and cultural events in the world, will unite us all in anticipation of witnessing the fulfillment of human…

  • Highlights of the week

    4 May 2012 | 11:35 am
    IOC ACTIVITIES MEMBERS Joseph S. Blatter has received the “Ali della Vittoria” (Wings of Victory) award from the Italian amateur football league. Details on www.fifa.com INTERNATIONAL SPORTS FEDERATIONS SUMMER IFS The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced that 203 athletes representing 35 countries took part in the African Olympic Qualifying Event in Casablanca, Morocco. For all the competitors, the goal was to secure one of the 48 remaining slots for the Games in London. More details on www.aiba.org  The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has held its first…
 
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  • The Extreme Future of Olympic Sports - Huffington Post (blog)

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Bleacher ReportThe Extreme Future of Olympic SportsHuffington Post (blog)Going forward, the Olympics need a shakeup -- an extreme shakeup. Recently, the IOC has done well to adapt to the modern trends in athletics, adopting sports like snowboarding and BMX for the winter and summer games, respectively.Summer Olympics 2012: Top 6 Reasons Baseball Should Return to the OlympicsBleacher Reportall 2 news articles »

  • Slovakia's ice hockey players earn a ticket to the Sochi Winter Olympics - The Slovak Spectator

    16 May 2012 | 3:05 am
    Sports Features CommunicationsSlovakia's ice hockey players earn a ticket to the Sochi Winter OlympicsThe Slovak SpectatorWith yesterday's victory over France in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, Slovakia has met two of the goals it set before the contest in Finland began: to make it to the quarter-finals and to win a ticket to the 2014 Winter Olympics, Big ice has Canada thinking big pictureLondon Free PressSochi 2014 Olympic ice gets first test with Olympian skater Tatyana NavkaSports Features Communicationsall 39 news articles »

  • Gil LeBreton: NBA should embrace players in Olympics - MiamiHerald.com

    16 May 2012 | 3:01 am
    Gil LeBreton: NBA should embrace players in OlympicsMiamiHerald.comThere is no question that the league's participation in the Olympics has enhanced the NBA brand. The same can certainly be said on the ice, where the infusion of NHL players has made the Olympic tournament a highlights of the Winter Games.and more »

  • Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics are On-Track For Accessibility According to the ... - Ski Channel

    15 May 2012 | 4:06 pm
    Ski ChannelSochi 2014 Winter Olympics are On-Track For Accessibility According to the Ski ChannelIn all, 1800 venues will require access for disabled attendees of the 2014 Winter Games. At this time, nearly 1/3 of the sites throughout Sochi are fully accessible, putting the city on the fast track to becoming a shining example throughout Russia.IPC President receives Order of Friendship from Russian Deputy Prime Minster Insidethegames.bizall 9 news articles »

  • Town 'walking' to London - Seacoastonline.com

    15 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    Gay Star NewsTown 'walking' to LondonSeacoastonline.com community and inspiring the Olympic spirit, while highlighting the importance of fitness and regular exercise," said Stratham resident Eric Flaim, former US speed skater who represented the country at the 1988, 1992, 1994, and 1998 Winter Olympics, London 2012: Games will bring everybody together - CramBBC SportLondon Olympics: How will Nine and Foxtel go?The RoarCoe wants run for his moneyThe AustralianNarromine News -Gay Star Newsall 925 news articles »
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  • BOA's lifetime Olympics ban rule for drugs cheats to end formally - The Guardian

    16 May 2012 | 2:45 pm
    shropshirestar.comBOA's lifetime Olympics ban rule for drugs cheats to end formallyThe GuardianThe lifetime Olympics ban for British drugs cheats is expected to be formally removed on Thursday. The British Olympic Association will ask the heads of all the bodies from the summer and winter sports to vote on a proposal to remove the lifetime ban.Exclusive: Britain set to officially scrap anti-doping bylaw tomorrowInsidethegames.biz (blog)all 48 news articles »

  • Athlete's expenses and funding are poles apart - Narromine News

    16 May 2012 | 1:16 pm
    Gay Star NewsAthlete's expenses and funding are poles apartNarromine NewsNICOLE Kyriakopoulou is among several of Greece's London Olympics-bound athletes hamstrung by lack of funds and decrepit facilities. Kyriakopoulou, Greece's record-breaking pole vaulter, is counting the days to the London Olympics.London 2012: Games will bring everybody together - CramBBC SportLondon Olympics: How will Nine and Foxtel go?The RoarTown 'walking' to LondonSeacoastonline.comThe Australian -Gay Star Newsall 925 news articles »

  • The Extreme Future of Olympic Sports - Huffington Post (blog)

    16 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    Bleacher ReportThe Extreme Future of Olympic SportsHuffington Post (blog)Going forward, the Olympics need a shakeup -- an extreme shakeup. Recently, the IOC has done well to adapt to the modern trends in athletics, adopting sports like snowboarding and BMX for the winter and summer games, respectively.Summer Olympics 2012: Top 6 Reasons Baseball Should Return to the OlympicsBleacher Reportall 2 news articles »

  • Marnie McBean adds author to resume that already includes mentor and champion - Winnipeg Free Press

    16 May 2012 | 9:05 am
    Marnie McBean adds author to resume that already includes mentor and championWinnipeg Free PressWhen it was McBean's turn to talk during "Olympic Athlete Night," the three-time Olympic rowing champion pulled out her Canadian uniform from the opening ceremonies at the 1992 Games. The outfit, in her words, was horrendous — technicolour puke.and more »

  • Dan Hinxman: Ranking Reno-Tahoe's top 25 athletes starts with LeMond - Reno Gazette-Journal

    16 May 2012 | 3:42 am
    Dan Hinxman: Ranking Reno-Tahoe's top 25 athletes starts with LeMondReno Gazette-JournalHe's a six-time gold medalist in the Winter X Games (snowboarding) and has won gold at the mountain biking World Championships. He has created his own line of snowboards. 10. Charles Mann: A three-time Super Bowl champion with the Redskins,
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