In everything, there are winners and there are losers. In real life, as opposed to movies, sometimes the winners are always winners and the losers are always losers. In over a hundred years of the modern Olympiad, there has been a lot of discussion over who is the best in which sports. However, there is [...]
Posted by Jim Ciscell on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm
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This list is the companion piece to the Top 10 Best Summer Olympic Moments article, and the third in a series of four Olympic-themed pieces here at TopTenz. Previously, we looked as some of the best moments that exemplified the Olympic spirit. By and large, the Olympics are exactly what they are supposed to be: a [...]
Posted by Lee Standberry on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 12:01 am
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When the 2012 Summer Olympic Games conclude, one nation will have performed better than all others. At press time, the U.S. and China are neck-and-neck in the medal count race, with well over 50 medals each. This begs the question, when you look at the history of the Summer Games; which nation has performed the [...]
Posted by Lee Standberry on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 12:01 am
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Honestly, is there any sporting event more spectacular or grand than the Olympics? Like anything, I suppose one can argue the point, especially when you factor in personal taste. Yet, as entertaining as sporting events like the Super Bowl or World Cup are, I believe the two weeks of sporting competition, that brings together the [...]
Posted by Lee Standberry on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 12:01 am
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When it comes time for the Olympics, many people take the time to watch athletes compete in some of their favorite sports. No matter if it’s the winter or summer Olympics, people always find time to tune in to watch and cheer. In fact, 2010’s Vancouver Winter Olympics pulled in 190 million viewers across the [...]
Posted by Shell Harris on Monday, November 8, 2010 at 12:01 am
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This list was first published in 2008. Seems a good time to revisit it. A good Mascot is a symbol of the spirit of the Olympics in general; while, at the same time, teaching the world something about the country where the event is taking place. I also feel that mascots should exude a positive [...]
Posted by Tanya Bennett on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00 pm
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Every four years, the world comes together to watch athletes compete in either summer or winter sports competitions. Many athletes aspire and dream about the Olympics, few make it. But for those few, they are the top of their sport and arguably some of the best athletes of all time. Over the last 29 Olympics, [...]
Posted by William O'Dell on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11:26 pm
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