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Olympic Sailing Basics
Learn about the sailboat designs and classes used in Olympic sailing competition.
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USA's Throw Triple Axel
Congratulations to USA figure skaters Rena Inoue and John Baldwin, the first pair ever to land a throw triple axel in Olympic competition!
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Utah's Olympic Winter Sport Park
Tour the facilities, feel the sensations and visit the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles Olympic Museum. Relive the Olympic experience in Park City, winter and summer.
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Adventure Olympians Win Gold
As the 2000 Olympics come to an end, adventure athletes have proven that their sports are worth gold.
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Greene sprints into history
American sprinter Maurice Greene etched his name in the record books, replacing Canadian Donovan Bailey with a new world record in the 100 meters.
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Joan Benoit Samuelson
<p>In previous months, we have learned about famous Maine artists, authors, and politicians. This month we will learn about an incredible Maine athlete, Joan Benoit Samuelson, who has equally inspired Maine’s young people to compete, to excel, and to dream. </p>
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Olympic Games Soccer Scores
South American giants Argentina and Brazil both won their Olympic Games openers, against the Ivory Coast and Belgium, respectively
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Take a 505 Sailboat for a Spin
Check out the 505 sailing dinghy. A one-design sail racing class that is within the means of most sailors.
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Winter Sports
Olympic mania strikes the household of a couple of dog-lovers.
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World Figure Skating Museum
Colorado Springs, Colorado has become a training ground for top figure skaters. Therefore, It's a natural home for this outstanding museum that chronicles the sport.
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Hunter May Miss Out On Sydney; Jones Set To Go
C.J. Hunter, the reigning world champion in the shot put, may not have the opportunity to make his Olympic dream come true. Hunter underwent knee surgery on Sept. 3 and he says he is now evaluating his ability to compete at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, according to the USA Track and Field Association.
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Judo and the Olympics
Judo, a relatively new martial art, is a part of the Olympic Games. Here's a brief description of the scoring of this sport.
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Korea on Ice (Part Two)
A history of ice hockey in North and South Korea
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Medals, Scandals, and Skating
It should be something the sleaze and dirty dealings that affect other events do not concern. It should be about the simple belief that hard work can lead to winning a gold medal. Unfortunately the Olympics have become something quite different.
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Summer Splash
Read about my orange Pomeranian, Kodiak, (pictured on my page) and her summer swimming adventures.
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What is, and was, fencing?
Basic description of the history and conventions of fencing
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57. Going For The Gold
Each of us has trained for something if not an Olympic sport. How many medals can you say you actually deserve?
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A Brief History of Time (I Mean Fencing)
Some tidbits about Fencing's history and mile markers. Very interesting especially as it relates to the development of the sword and swordplay (see previous article.)
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