olympic games Posts

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Hitler's Olympics: The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games

The 1936 Berlin Olympics are remembered not just for the athletic achievements but also for their political implications. As the world gathered in Germany, Adolf Hitler saw an opportunity to showcase Nazi Germany on an international stage.

8:25

The FASCINATING Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

As the Paris Olympics 2024 kicks off, it's a perfect time to look back at the origins of this global sporting spectacle. The Ancient Olympic Games, held in Olympia, Greece, were the precursor to the modern event.

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When Things Didn’t Go to Plan at the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. And since the pressure to perform on this big stage is huge, mistakes are often made by the athletes. It’s not often, however, that blunders are made by the people running the show.

4:21

Mr. Bean Opens the Olympic Games!

Bean, as such a well known British figure, has helped open the new Olympic games in London with a laugh, playing his usual lazy, conniving self. Only in England would we see such comedy at such a crucial moment in the ceremony, and it was a delight to see! Mr. Bean Opens the Olympic Games!

7:07

Why the Tokyo Olympics Are History’s Most EXPENISVE Games

When Tokyo was bid to host the Summer Olympics of 2020, the cost estimate was $7.3 billion. As of March of 2021, experts estimate the summer games’ cost would be a whopping $26 billion.

5:25

30 of the Most Iconic Winter Olympics Moments of All Time

The Winter Olympic Games, scheduled to begin in Beijing, China on the 4th of February 2022, is a much-awaited event by fans all around the world. The competition began in 1924 and has had a rich history of inspiring achievements.

7:54

Moments From the Olympics That Can Bring Tears to Your Eye

However, these 5 Olympic athletes remind us to never quit, push yourself to the max and always keep your head held high.

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Amazing Para-Olympic Moment!

This year's paraolympic is turning out to be quite exciting, with new videos streaming in and proving, once and for all, that the human spirit is the real victor of these games, and not just the human body. Here is an especially great moment between two table-tennis masters.

17:51

How Challenging Was It to Plan the Tokyo Olympics?

The Olympics of 2020 - now 2021 - are about to be kicked off in Tokyo, Japan and we couldn’t be more excited. Preparing a city for hosting the Olympic games is no easy feat at any time, and the Covid-19 pandemic made the challenge even greater.

5:38

10 Iconic Olympic Moments That Changed History

The Olympic Games are a global spectacle that celebrates athletic excellence and national pride. As excitement builds for the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, this is the ideal opportunity to revisit some of the most iconic moments in the event's history.

8:15

Japan to Welcome the 2020 Olympics in a Magnificent Way

In 2020, it’ll be Japan’s turn to host the Olympic Games for the first time since 1964, when Tokyo unveiled a grand arena Nippon Budokan and the Shinkansen bullet train, both created specifically to host the Olympics.

11:15

Olympic National Park, USA - This Nature Is Majestic!

Washington's Olympic National Park is a vast protected area that spans three different ecosystems - a lush old-growth rainforest, a beautifully rugged coastline, and steep alpine ridges.