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Why Athens has lived to regret hosting the Olympic Games
The return of the modern Olympics to their 1896 birthplace left Athens with a vastly expanded subway system; a new airport, highways, bridges, buses and light-rail system; newly pedestrian-friendly streets; and, for millions, a lingering sense of pride.
» by Toronto Star; Posted on July 22, 2012
Nicole Sifuentes seizes selection to Olympic 1500m
Nicole Sifuentes seizes selection to Olympic 1500m Canada.com (blog) As the Canadian Olympic Track and Field Trials arrive next week in Calgary, the sense of desperation rises to the near panic level for those athletes still seeking ...
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on June 23, 2012
The Olympic Village is the heart of the Games
The Olympic Village is the Heart of the Games Canada.com (blog) Diane Clement has participated in 8 Olympic Games starting in 1956 as an athlete and continued since as a coach, team manager and most recently as ... and more »
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on June 20, 2012
IOC can't spare a minute for murdered Israeli athletes
DiManno: IOC can't spare a minute for murdered Israeli athletes Toronto Star The International Olympic Committee has recognized Palestine as a state since 1995.
» by Toronto Star; Posted on June 14, 2012
One race to get it right Olympic rowers
Big-time rowers typically compete only twice internationally per season.
» by CBC; Posted on May 30, 2012
Track athletes desperately seeking Olympic standards
Canada.com (blog) DESPERATELY SEEKING OLYMPIC STANDARD, WILL TRAVEL!
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on May 10, 2012
Peaking at the right time a challenge for Olympic athletes
Peaking at the right time a challenge for Olympic athletes Canada.com (blog) Competitors take part in the men's 1500m at the Olympic Stadium in London May 7, 2012.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on May 8, 2012
Wilkinson: Giving up my 'baby,' the 200 IM
It's hard saying goodbye to one of her former favourite events, but Canadian swimmer Julia Wilkinson has decided to ditch the 200-metre individual medley as she prepares for the London Olympics.
» by CBC; Posted on April 24, 2012
99 days to the London Summer Olympics; everyone take a deep breath!
Blog: 99 days to the London Summer Olympics ; everyone take a deep breath!
» by Toronto Star; Posted on April 19, 2012
Relishing the trip to London Olympics
Every year, I spend countless hours training, but I am only in peak race preparation maybe twice every season.
» by CBC; Posted on March 30, 2012
Starkman: Swimmer Sinead Russell races from father's long shadow to London
Toronto Star Starkman ...
» by Toronto Star; Posted on March 28, 2012
What can we learn from Nik Zoricic's death?
Fellow skier Kelly Vanderbeek remembers her friend, Nik Zorcic after his tragic death on March 10.
» by CBC; Posted on March 15, 2012
The Olympics: Two years and $6 billion later
The Olympics : Two years and $6 billion later Canada.com (blog) You may consider me biased because Bob's a friend, but I'm in awe of the work he did on the Olympics beat for the past decade.
» by Post Media - BC; Posted on March 6, 2012
The best day of my life - Erin Mielzynski

» by Erin Mielzynski blog; Posted on March 5, 2012
Clara Hughes - An athlete's life

» by Cansport; Posted on February 29, 2012
VanderBeek: First look at the Sochi downhill
What's Russia like?
» by CBC; Posted on February 29, 2012
Hollingsworth: Right on track for Sochi
Right on track for Sochihellip After a disappointing 5th place at the 2010 Olympics in Whistler a new 4year plan was put in place.
» by Mellisa Hollingsworth; Posted on February 28, 2012
Vanderbeek: Canadian skiers have aura of confidence
With new courses comes new excitement.
» by CBC; Posted on February 11, 2012
Kwong: Canadians could dominate Four Continents figure skating event
Since 1999 skaters from non-European nations have been vying for titles at the ISU Four Continents figure skating championships.
» by CBC; Posted on February 8, 2012
Hollingsworth: day off rejuvenates skeleton star
This week in Konigssee Germany has flown by! After an extremely emotional week in Altenberg Germany I took a timeout and spent a day in Igls Austria with my boyfriend Paul who was racing on the Europa cup circuit
» by Mellisa Hollingsworth; Posted on January 17, 2012
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