Tag: Olympics

London 2012 Javelin: Will The Competitors Set New Records?
Google is back at it once again, as they have for every day of the Olympics, with a brand new Google Doodle. Today's Doodle celebrates the sport of Javelin Throw with Knowledge Gra...
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Silver Medal Amounts to “Disgracing the Motherland” for One Chinese Olympian
I think it's safe to say that for most Olympians, winning a Silver medal is a joyous experience. Sure, you may feel a bit disappointed in not taking home the Gold, but I doubt mos...
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NBC Airs Racist or Unfortunately Timed Monkey Gymnast Promo After Gabby Douglas Wins Gold
Deliberate racism? Unfortunate timing? Public overreaction? Simple FAIL? People are debating those questions this morning after a promo for the new NBC show Animal Practice...
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Usain Bolt Bested…By a Cheetah
In 2009, Jamaican runner Usain Bolt set an astounding world record in the 100m dash: 9.58 seconds. That's fast. Really, really fast. But even with a time like that, he's hardly...
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London 2012 Shot Put Showcased With Google Doodle
It's been a long time since Google users have seen the standard logo on the homepage - and it will be a longer time still. That's because Google has tasked itself with providing a...
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London Bus Kills Cyclist At Games, Driver Arrested
A London bus struck a young bike rider near the Olympic park last n...
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Lebron Turned Down For Date By Olympic Swimmer
Lebron James probably isn't used to being turned down; that whole being a member of the "Dream Team" thing tends to endear people to you. But when you're dealing with another Olymp...
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McKayla Maroney Headed For The Gold On Her Own
McKayla Maroney helped lead the U.S. gymnastics team to a huge win yesterday, and now she's headed towards one of her...
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Larisa Latynina: Phelps’ Predecessor Won Gold While Pregnant
Larisa Latynina, the Russian gymnast who was the Olympian for Michael Phelps to beat this year, was so passionate about her sport--and competing for a medal--that she did it while...
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London 2012 Field Hockey Celebrated With Google Doodle
At this year's Olympic Games, twelve men's and twelve women's teams are competing for medals in the sport of field hockey. Men's field hockey debuted as part of the Olympics way b...
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Twitter Owns Up To Its Mistake, Reinstates Suspended Twitter Account
Twitter has found itself in a bit of a controversy the past few days. In short, they suspended the Twitter account of one Guy Adams, a r...
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Redditors Solve the Olympics’ Empty Seat Problem with the Addition of a Cast of Colorful Characters
If you've been watching the 2012 London Olympics, you may have noticed something in the background of the fierce competition and compelling personal stories - the lack of spectator...
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Swiss Athlete Expelled From Olympics For Racist Tweet
Another Olympian has been sent home from the London Games because of his inability to control his thumbs. Swiss soccer player Michel Morganella was dismissed from the Olympics...
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London 2012 Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Rings: China Might Win It Again
The Olympics are upon us and Google has seen fit to grace us yet again with another Google Doodle celebrating various events throughout the games. Today's Google Doodle celebrates...
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Michael Phelps Just Needs To Channel Walter White, Says Bryan Cranston
Who really knows what happened to Michael Phelps over the weekend at the London Olympics? Could his disappointing fourth place finish in the 400m Individual Medley signal that the...
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