Diving has been a part of the Olympic games since 1904. Originally, only platform diving was included. Springboard was added in 1908. Women’s platform was first included in the 1912 Olympics and women’s springboard in the 1920 games. Sychronized diving was added to the games in 2000.
For the 2008 Games, there are eight events:
• 10m […]
I reported earlier this week that Olympic gold medalist, Paul Hamm, had suffered an injury to one of his hands. Since then, Hamm has undergone surgery to repair the broken bone. Originally, it was said that the gymnast could be sidelined for about four weeks which would make it impossible for him to compete in […]
Well, companies are officially starting to cash in on all of the hype surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Nike has created an Olympic-themed set of sneakers within their lucrative Jordan brand. They will come in a variety of colors. To see more pictures, visit Sneaks ‘n Gear.
image via hypebeast
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Shooting competitions have been a part of every Olympics since 1896, with the exception of 1904 and 1928. The competition has grown from two events to seventeen, settling at 15 events for the Beijing games.
Shooting events include:
Mens: 10 metre air pistol, 10 metre air rifle, 25 metre rapid fire pistol, 50 metre pistol, 50 metre […]
The 2008 Summer Olympic Games are just two months away and the host city is still dealing with problems related to air quality. Yesterday, pollution levels rose so sharply in Beijing that authorities told people with respiratory disorders to remain indoors. Apparently, there was a a sandstorm in Mongolia that resulted in a “heavily polluted” […]
Canoe and Kayak events have been part of the Olympic summer games since 1936. Women’s events were added in 1948.
Canoe/Kayak events are divided into two categories: flatwater and slalom. There are nine mens and three womens events in the flatwater competition. Men use one and two-person-canoes and one, two, and four-person kayaks on 500m […]
World marathon record holder, Paula Radcliffe, may miss the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games due to a low-grade stress fracture in her left femur. It’s always stressful when an athlete is injured but, obviously, it’s even worse when it is right before something like the Olympics. The British champion has said that she will be […]
Unlike the 2004 Athens Games where only two-thirds of the 5.3 million tickets were purchases, the Beijing Olympics are on pace to actually sell out. Yes, despite all of the problems, the earthquake and viruses, it looks like China’s upcoming Summer Games are a real hot-ticket item! Even tickets to the less popular events are […]
The field is set for the Beijing Olympics in women’s volleyball. The final four of the twelve teams were chosen at the World Women’s Olympic Qualifying Match in Japan this weekend. Added to the roster are Poland (pictured above), Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Japan. They join the United States, China, Italy, Brazil, Algeria, Russia, Cuba, […]
Fencing is one of just four sports that have been included in all of the modern Olympic games. Women’s fencing was added in 1924.
The fencing events consist of three categories: foil, epee, and sabre–in individual and team competitions. A foil is a light, flexible weapon; an epee is a heavier, thrusting weapon; and a sabre […]
The Olympic Torch is just part of what Light the Torch covers. We discuss the coming Beijing Olympics as well as future and past Olympic Games, Olympic athletes, and Olympics issues and news.
Written by Sandy Mitchell [email] for b5media.
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