Oct 25
The Special Olympics Central Lakes Club got off to a grand start at Remarkables Primary School on Wednesday. read more
Oct 25
It may be more nip and tuck than a complete facelift but the Olympics could have a new look in the future if a series of proposals are approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
See the original post here: Olympics-IOC ponder firework ban and adding women’s ski jumping
Oct 23
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — The race to stage the 2018 Winter Olympics begins in earnest when bid cities Munich, South Korea’s Pyeongchang and France’s Annecy make their first official pitches at a meeting of Olympic associations.
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Oct 23
LaShawn Merritt might be eligible for the 2012 Olympics after arbitrators said barring the athlete from the London Games is not an “appropriate consequence of his anti-doping violation.”
Originally posted here: Merritt might run in 2012 Olympics: arbitrators
Oct 23
LONDON (AP) — The British government is planning cuts in the security budget for the London 2012 Olympics as it looks to lower the country’s crippling debts.
Continue reading here: UK cuts security budget for 2012 Olympics
Oct 23
With water enthusiasts gripped by America’s Cup and Giants fever (did you see McCovey Cove this week?), it’s easy to forget a small competition called the Olympics is ramping up. London fires up the Olympic Torch in 21…
See the article here: It’s prep time for the Olympics
Oct 23
The Dog and Owner Olympics 2010 is a fun show for pets and their people. It will be held on Sunday, October 24th in at the AAS Von Tente Kennels Inc. Training Facility in North Fort Myers Florida, The gate opens at 9 AM.
Follow this link: Dog olympics this Sunday
Oct 23
London 2012 Olympics: Jessica Ennis’ hopes of double gold are hit by timetable
olympics No Comments »Jessica Ennis’s bid to win Heptathlon and 100 metres hurdles gold thwarted by intransigent London 2012 organisers.
Read more here: London 2012 Olympics: Jessica Ennis’ hopes of double gold are hit by timetable
Oct 23
The race to host the 2018 Winter Olympics is set to take center stage at the start of a meeting of national Olympic committees from around the world.
See original here: Winter Olympics bid cities prepare to state cases
Oct 23
LaShawn Merritt’s eligibility for the 2012 London Olympics is still uncertain. On Tuesday, the International Olympic Committee said the defending Olympic champion in the 400 meters would be ineligible for the games because of an IOC rule that automatically disqualifies any athlete banned for more than six months.
Continue reading here: Arbitrators: Merritt may be eligible for Olympics
Oct 23
Olympics official says IOC has ‘moral high ground’ in case against LaShawn Merritt
olympics No Comments »A senior Olympic official says the IOC holds the “moral high ground” in the doping case involving American runner LaShawn Merritt.
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Oct 23
Winter Olympics visitors were the likely sources of a British Columbia measles outbreak that sickened 85 people starting on March 9, nine days after the closing ceremonies of the Vancouver games, health officials said.
Read more from the original source: Winter Olympics gave Canada medals — and measles
Oct 14
Collegiate coaches Andrew Valmon and Amy Deem are on track to lead U.S. athletics teams at the 2012 London Olympics, sources familiar with the process told Reuters on Tuesday.
See the article here: Valmon and Deem on course to coach U.S. Olympics teams
Oct 14
The International Equestrian Federation has confirmed the first teams to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.
See the original post here: 2012 London Olympics: U.S. among equestrian qualifiers
Oct 14
World Cup winner Sergio Busquets wants to join up with Spain’s young players to compete at the London 2012 Olympics. The midfielder won football’s biggest prize with Spain’s full national squad this year but says he wants to emulate teammate Xavi Hernandez in playing at a Summer Games. The Olympic men’s football tournament is for players 23 and under but teams are also allowed to…
Read the original here: World Cup winner Busquets wants place at Olympics
Oct 14
Special Olympics Michigan is again partnering with Central Michigan University Saturday for the annual Miles for Medals CMU Homecoming 5K.This is the fourth year of the partnership. Event registration is $20 and due by 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
See more here: 5k to benefit Special Olympics; organization hopes to raise $7,500
Oct 14
New Zealand sevens rugby maestro Gordon Tietjens has dropped his broadest hint yet that the 2016 Olympics are on his horizon.For the fourth consecutive Commonwealth Games, coach Tietjens orchestrated a gold medal performance,…
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Oct 14
Russia’s Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics may not need help from state funds as sponsorship plans have exceeded expectations, Games chief Dmitiry Chernyshenko said on Monday.
Read the original: Olympics-Sochi may not need public funds – Games chief
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