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Olympics

 
Thousands of athletes gather every four years to compete in this international extravaganza that alternates between the Summer Games and the Winter Games. The modern Olympics began just before the 20th century and are a revival of games that originated in Greece. The games include numerous symbols and rituals — notably the torch, the flag and the opening and closing ceremonies. There has been some controversy in recent years over the environmental impact of the Olympics, but the spectacle and athleticism of the Games make it an internationally uniting event. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Olympics


MNN's week in review: Olympic venues and a beauty regimen for 2012

Fri, Jan 06 2012 at 6:07 PM EST
The most intriguing environmental stories of the week from Mother Nature Network.
 

Snowboarder's remarkable return to the slopes

Fri, Jan 06 2012 at 10:30 AM EST
Video: Kevin Pearce, who once harbored Olympic dreams, survived a devastating brain injury.
 

2012 Olympic Games: London unveils venues

Wed, Jan 04 2012 at 11:21 AM EST
 

Big Snapshot: Pan American Games

Fri, Oct 28 2011 at 11:59 AM EST
Athletes compete for top spots at the Pan American Games, one of the world's largest sporting events — second only to the Summer Olympic Games.
 

Eco-photos of the week: Aug. 7-13

Fri, Aug 12 2011 at 9:15 AM EST
 

Big Snapshot: Testing the 2012 London Olympics venues

Tue, Aug 09 2011 at 12:54 PM EST
Athletes test the waters of future Olympic venues one year ahead of the London 2012 games.
 

Olympian Jeret 'Speedy' Peterson commits suicide, police say

Wed, Jul 27 2011 at 9:45 AM EST
Video: Freestyle skier and Olympic silver medalist Jeret 'Speedy' Peterson was found dead in a remote canyon in Utah Tuesday. Police are calling his death a suicide.
 

McDonald's super-size Olympics plan upsets health groups

Thu, Jul 21 2011 at 11:13 AM EST
London pledged to create the healthiest Olympics ever, but McDonald's said it plans to build its biggest restaurant in the world for the Games.
 

Munich praised for 'green' Winter Olympics plans

Tue, May 10 2011 at 11:43 AM EST
Despite concerns from farmers and Germany's Green Party, Munich's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics showcased sustainability and carbon neutral plans.
 

Carl Lewis running for New Jersey Senate

Mon, Apr 11 2011 at 4:28 PM EST
Olympic track star plans to run as a Democrat in a challenge to incumbent Republican state Sen. Dawn Addiego.
 
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