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Wild displays of Canadian patriotic glee
Aside from July 1, you rarely see the Canadian Maple Leaf fluttering from a front porch, and for better or worse, many of us define ourselves in opposition to those south of the border who proudly shout, USA!
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Aside from July 1, you rarely see the Canadian Maple Leaf fluttering from a front porch, and for better or worse, many of us define ourselves in opposition to those south of the border who proudly shout, USA!
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Agnel steals Lochte-Phelps show
A guide to what happened Monday, and what to look for Tuesday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the emergence of a surprise swimming star.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
A guide to what happened Monday, and what to look for Tuesday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the emergence of a surprise swimming star.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
The Games: Canadians vaulting forward
For Canadian women competing in artistic gymnastics at the Summer Olympics, it has meant generations of being an also-ran country.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
For Canadian women competing in artistic gymnastics at the Summer Olympics, it has meant generations of being an also-ran country.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
The IOC should ditch the sideshows
Here's a suggestion for the next time the International Olympic Committee decides to allow someone into the Olympics as a show of how far we've come and to set the groundwork for yet another member to the exclusive club ...
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Here's a suggestion for the next time the International Olympic Committee decides to allow someone into the Olympics as a show of how far we've come and to set the groundwork for yet another member to the exclusive club ...
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Visiting Olympic venues no walk in park
Getting to every venue during the London Games will be an Olympian task.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Getting to every venue during the London Games will be an Olympian task.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Alexander the Gr8 does #TheGames
One of the NHL's biggest superstars is spending part of his off-season as an amateur photographer/social media maven at the London Olympics.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
One of the NHL's biggest superstars is spending part of his off-season as an amateur photographer/social media maven at the London Olympics.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
The Games: Canada dives into Olympic record books
At the Aquatics Centre in London, Canada's Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel were engineering a landmark performance for the nation's first medal at the London Olympics.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
At the Aquatics Centre in London, Canada's Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel were engineering a landmark performance for the nation's first medal at the London Olympics.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
Emilie Heymans makes Canadian history with typical humility
As a Canadian diver Emilie Heymans lives mostly in anonymity between Olympic Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
As a Canadian diver Emilie Heymans lives mostly in anonymity between Olympic Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Who will win Canada's next medal?
A guide to what happened Sunday, and what to look for Monday, at the Olympic Games in London, including our best guess at who could win Canada's next medal after synchro divers Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel put us on the board with a bronze.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
A guide to what happened Sunday, and what to look for Monday, at the Olympic Games in London, including our best guess at who could win Canada's next medal after synchro divers Emilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel put us on the board with a bronze.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 29, 2012
London exuding Olympic spirit
Amazing things can happen when you get absolutely and completely lost in the city you're visiting.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
Amazing things can happen when you get absolutely and completely lost in the city you're visiting.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
The Games: What's not to love?
Swimming's top rivalry, a Canadian record from Scott Dickens, and the leadership of Sebastian Coe - Scott Russell says there's a lot to love already about the London Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
Swimming's top rivalry, a Canadian record from Scott Dickens, and the leadership of Sebastian Coe - Scott Russell says there's a lot to love already about the London Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
Canadians pass mental toughness test
In Canada's 3-0 win over South Africa on Saturday there was 30 minute stretch where things got very hairy for the ladies in red.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
In Canada's 3-0 win over South Africa on Saturday there was 30 minute stretch where things got very hairy for the ladies in red.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Don't write off Phelps or men's 8
A guide to what happened Saturday, and what to look for Sunday, at the Olympic Games in London, including an attempt to put into context both Michael Phelps' 400 IM "loss" and the last-place finish by the Canadian men's eight crew.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
A guide to what happened Saturday, and what to look for Sunday, at the Olympic Games in London, including an attempt to put into context both Michael Phelps' 400 IM "loss" and the last-place finish by the Canadian men's eight crew.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 28, 2012
Mood changes as Olympic torch arrives in London
The talk of London, whether in the papers or the pubs, is shifting.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 27, 2012
The talk of London, whether in the papers or the pubs, is shifting.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 27, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Top stories for today & tomorrow
A guide to what happened Friday, and what to look for Saturday, as the Olympic Games open in London.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 27, 2012
A guide to what happened Friday, and what to look for Saturday, as the Olympic Games open in London.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 27, 2012
Josh Cassidy: Wheelchair racing
Josh Cassidy is what you call multi-talented.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Josh Cassidy is what you call multi-talented.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Clara Hughes: Cycling
Clara Hughes is perhaps Canada's most well-known and admired athlete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Clara Hughes is perhaps Canada's most well-known and admired athlete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Canadian soccer team should consider switch in goal
Canada finds itself in a similar situation as the 2011 Women's World Cup after the opening match, but the upcoming meeting against South Africa is vital for building up momentum and good habits, writes Ben Rycroft.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Canada finds itself in a similar situation as the 2011 Women's World Cup after the opening match, but the upcoming meeting against South Africa is vital for building up momentum and good habits, writes Ben Rycroft.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
Paula Findlay: Triathlon
As one of the founders of this concept Adam van Koeverden had questions for a woman who during the last couple of years was the best women's triathlete in the world.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
As one of the founders of this concept Adam van Koeverden had questions for a woman who during the last couple of years was the best women's triathlete in the world.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 25, 2012
