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Ten Year Old Boy Inspires Most Heartwarming Event at the Olympics

Danny Merrell — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:10:10 +0000

What do you remember most about the track and field events at the London Olympics?

Usain Bolt was a huge story as the fastest man in history won the 100 and 200 meter runs again. And, certainly the U.S. domination in many other track and field events grabbed headlines, too. But, one of the most meaningful medals, in my opinion, was presented to Canada...by a 10 year old boy.

Team USA Beats Spain, 107-100, to Win Olympic Men's Basketball Gold Medal

Joe Student — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:39:19 +0000

Kevin Durant scored 30 points and grabbed nine rebounds, as the United States defeated Spain 107-100 in the gold medal game of men’s basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Leading by just one point after the third quarter, the heavily favored Americans outscored the relentless Spaniards 24-18 in the fourth quarter. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 15 — Usain Bolt Wins Third Gold Medal, Helps Relay Team Set World Record

Joe Student — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 23:50:54 +0000

The United States surpassed the 100-medal mark during another record-setting day at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Saturday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: Led by anchor Usain Bolt, who earned his third gold medal of the London Games, the Jamaican team ran past the US sprinters to win the men’s 4×100-meter [...]

Carli Lloyd Scores Two Goals as US Women Beat Japan 2-1 To Win Olympic Soccer Gold

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:22:39 +0000

Carli Lloyd scored two goals as the United States women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Thursday night in London. The US victory avenged the Americans’ loss to the Japanese team on penalty kicks in the Women’s World Cup last summer. A Wembley Stadium crowd [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals

Joe Student — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:30:41 +0000

Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights: After finishing second in the race in both the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, US sprinter Allyson Felix [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 10 — US Women's Soccer Team Advances on Alex Morgan's Late Goal

Joe Student — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:11:49 +0000

Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Alex Morgan’s header in injury time gave the US women’s soccer team a 4-3 victory over Canada and a berth in the gold medal game [...]

The Sacrifice and Love that Helped Gabby Douglas win Gold [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 19:41:53 +0000

Proctor and Gamble did an outstanding job of showing just how much a family has to give up, trust, and love to make dreams like this one come true.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 9 — Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again in 100 Meters

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:46:10 +0000

The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 100 meters on Sunday night, running the race in an Olympic record 9.63 seconds — the [...]

Olympic Basketball Halftime Show Not For Kids (Video)

Sean Ericson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Spectators at the 2012 Olympic Basketball competition have been treated to some pretty impressive performances. Including a halftime show that consists of some amazing jump rope moves that you won’t find on the playground. Get Tricky has been given the honor of performing at the 2012 London Olympics. Thirteen elite rope skipping stars from all over the [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women's All-Around

Danny Merrell — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:29:26 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women's all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

Family Withheld Devastating Secrets from Chinese Diver Until She Won Gold

Don Deane — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:41:39 +0000

Last Sunday, Chinese diver Wu Minxia took home gold in the 3m synchronized springboard and became the first woman in history to win three consecutive Olympic golds. But her remarkable accomplishment was marred somewhat when it was revealed that her family intentionally hid devastating secrets as she pursued her career.

Olympic Fun – Men Compete in Women's Gymnastics (Video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:00:36 +0000

On the heels of her amazing Olympic performance, Nadia Comaneci toured the world with a talented group of athletes entertaining thousands. US gymnast and former Olympian Paul Hunt performs a comedy routine on the uneven bars at the 1981 Nadia Tour at Madison Square Garden, NYC.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 5 — Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt lead US to Gold in 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Joe Student — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:30:16 +0000

The US women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday, but China claimed the lead in the overall medal count. Here’s Wednesday’s Olympic Games’ recap: American Allison Schmitt swam past Australia’s Alicia Coutts in the anchor leg of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as the US women’s swim [...]

Find Out Which Olympic Athlete Your Body Most Resembles

Danny Merrell — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:36:09 +0000

One look at me and you can tell rather quickly that I do not look like an Olympic athlete. But, believe it or not there are current Summer Olympians that have a body that at least comes close to resembling mine. Now, I’m talking compared to height and weight, not necessarily how it’s put together. [...]