Olympians – The Pinnacle of Fitness

The Olympic Games take place every four years and bring together athletes from around the world. Only the world’s very top athletes are able to qualify for the Olympic games and compete to be recognized as the best of the best. In order to reach the Olympics, athletes need to be at the absolute peak of physical and mental fitness. In our articles, we explore the different sports in which the athletes compete and how they prepare themselves for the competition of a lifetime.

Athletics Track and Field Events

Athletics has been a part of the modern Olympics since its inception. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) lists athletics, also known as track and field, as a single sport rather than a group of separate events. The first modern Olympic…

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Canoeing, Combination Paddles and the Rules

As with any other sporting event, the Olympics require its participants to demonstrate a mixture of speed, agility, strength and endurance. The Olympic Games are no different. In order to be included in the roster of events eligible for the…

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The Second Oldest Olympic Event is Rowing

The Olympic Games are a pinnacle of athletic achievement, testing the strength, skill and will of the world’s finest athletes. For almost as long as the modern Olympics have existed, rowing has featured as one of its official sports. In fact,…

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Types Cycling in the Olympics

Cycling has been an Olympic sport since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. Cycling events have been held at every edition of the modern Olympics except for 1904, 1920 and 1940. The 21st century has seen a boom in the popularity of track…

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Why is Snowboarding in the Olympics with its Implications?

With the recent announcement that the Olympic Winter Games will include a new sport for competition beginning in 2020, many are asking what this new event will be. Adding to the excitement of the future Olympics is news that snowboarding will…

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A Look at How Far the History of Javelin Has Come

Javelin throwing was one of the original Olympic events. However, for almost a thousand years, there were no javelins used in the Olympics. Javelin throwers had to use traditional javelins from ancient Greece. Javelins were thrown from a stand…

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Running and the Skills of the Pankration Events

The Olympics have been an inspiration for modern sports and the sporting spirit of mankind since the 19th century. People recognise the Olympic values of fair competition, peace, respect, and equality as universal principles that are…

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The Oldest Form of Wrestling Greco-Roman

When you think of the ancient Olympic Games, you most likely think of track and field events, strength competitions, and maybe even chariot racing. But what about wrestling? Most people today probably aren’t aware that traditional wrestling…

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Traditional Chariot Racing in the Olympics

The Olympic Games have been a global sporting event for almost 2000 years. The original games were held in ancient Greece, and they included many different athletic events. Of all the sports played by the Greeks, chariot racing was perhaps the…

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Traditional Swimming and Boxing in Water

When we think about the Olympics today, most people probably think of track and field events, basketball, weightlifting, or one of the other major sports played in the modern version of this competition. However, there are many lesser-known…

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How to Choose Your Signature Perfume

‍When it comes to personal style, we all like to think there’s more to our choices than meets the eye. That said, many of us still struggle with finding a signature fragrance that speaks to who we…

The Many Uses of the Handy Food Processor

If you have ever spent time in the kitchen, then you know how difficult it can be to get all the ingredients ready at the same time. You need to get everything chopped, sliced, diced and prepared at…

How the Political Landscape Changed Fashion in the 1970s

The 1970s were a time of upheaval, change and increased freedoms for many. The sexual revolution, Vietnam War protests and women’s rights movements all had an impact on fashion in the 1970s. These…