Category Archives: Olympics

The Sports Archives – The Most Iconic Moments In the History of Sports!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Watching sporting events allows us to catch a glimpse into how humanity and athletic perfection can come together. Seeing the emotional response from athletes allows us to share in their accomplishment. Throughout the ages, there have been a number of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Heartwarming Story Of Jamaican Bobsled Team!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Yeah Jamaica we have a bobsled team! Jamaica’s Unexpected Bobsled Beginning Audience goers everywhere fell in love with the Jamaican bobsled team thanks to the 1993 movie “Cool Runnings.” The film was based on the team’s first time competing in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 4 Facts About The 2014 Winter Olympics!

Posted on January 26, 2014 by thesportsarchives

My first memory of the winter Olympics revolved around watching 15-year-old Tara Lipinski dazzle the judges and audiences everywhere with her flawless performances and radiant energy during the 1998 games. I’ve been an ardent fan of the winter Olympics ever … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Ski Fashion Through The Ages!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by thesportsarchives

You may be asking yourself, can Ski-wear ever be fashionable?! The answer is yes! It is actually possible to keep warm, stay dry, whilst still being on trend! Ski fashion, just like ordinary fashion changes season to season and through … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Things To Know When Training For Your First Triathlon!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Your first triathlon will no doubt be an event that you remember for the rest of your life. Years and years of hard work, dedication, gruelling training and nutrition regimens, will all come to a head on one glorious yet … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – History Of Curling!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Curling, sometimes referred to as the ‘roaring game’, which comes from the noise a curling rock makes when moving on the ice. It’s not clear where the game originates from but it’s known for being one of the oldest team … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 3 Popular Sports Bettered By Artificial Grass!

Posted on December 6, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Originally introduced in 1966, artificial grass has changed the lives of many sports players across the globe, which is not bad for a product less than fifty years old. By being used to create high performance artificial sports surfaces for … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Ancient Egyptian Sports!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Many people don’t realize how much our modern way of living has in common with ancient societies We’re not talking about identical lifestyles but there are obvious similarities within the time frame of about 5, 000 years. Sure, they weren’t … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Positive Effects Of World Sporting Events!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Olympic Games How long did it take for the ballyhoo of the Summer 2012 Olympic Games to die down? Days, weeks, months? It seems us Brits were all still talking and reminiscing about it well into 2013, whether we … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Paralympics: From Humble Beginnings to Present Day!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The original Olympic Games were held in Olympia, Greece in ancient times as a tribute to Zeus. Every four years, athletes would come together to show their prowess. However, the Games came to a halt roughly 1600 years ago when … Continue reading →

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