Rio Gets 2016 Olympics

Rio Gets 2016 Olympics – Rio de Janeiro was named the host city for the 2016 Olympics, continuing the trend to host the Olympic Games on different continents.
Rio de Janeiro beat out Tokyo, Madrid, and Chicago despite a last-minute pitch from Barack Obama.
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Published: 10-02-2009 | Link To This Entry | Related Entries: Contests, News, Olympics, Sports

Shawn Johnson Gold

Shawn Johnson Gold – Pics and video as Shawn Johnson wins gold medal on balance beam at Beijing Olympics, beating Nastia Liukin for gold by 16.225 to 16.025.

The Shawn Johnson gold medal win in the balance beam is a feel good Olympics story about the sweet 16-year old with the big smile finally winning gold after [...]

Published: 08-19-2008 | Link To This Entry | Related Entries: News, Olympics, Sports, Video

Olympics Knife Attack

Olympics Knife Attack – A bizarre knife attack against two family members of the US Olympics volleyball coach killed one and seriously injured another before the attacker leaped to his death.

The Olympics knife attack happened at the 13th century Drum Tower just a few hours after the Opening ceremonies concluded.

The official Xinhua News Agency identified [...]

Published: 08-09-2008 | Link To This Entry | Related Entries: News, Olympics

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