Category Archives: Olympics

The Sports Archives – The New Olympic Swimsuits. Why All The Fuss?

Posted on October 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Perhaps you remember that 2009 was something of a big year for swimming. In fact, more records were set in the Olympics that year in swimming, both men’s and women’s, than ever before in any other sport. And then FINA, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Greats: 6 Amazing Paralympians To Inspire You!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Paralympics is a hugely positive event to showcase the pure resilience and outstanding physical ability of disabled athletes. If you’re lacking in motivation to finish off that annual report, or just can’t be bothered going to the gym, these … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Back To Reality: What Do Elite Athletes Do When They Retire?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Professional sporting careers don’t last long. Sportsmen and women dedicate their formative years to training, training, training, have a few years in the limelight and then… exactly! Then what? The transition from elite athlete to retiree can be demoralising and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A Short List Of Some Of The Most Popular Female Athletes!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Female athletes are inspirational to people all over the world because they work hard to achieve everything that they accomplish. Though the sporting world is often dominated by men, female athletes now have a firm hold on the industry and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Most Popular Summer Olympic Sports!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Summer Olympics is a global event that happens just once every four years. Like the Winter Olympics, this tournament between the best athletes from every nation is looked forward to and enjoyed by millions of people who are cheering … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Growth of Wrestling: Getting to Grips with the Rise of Wrestling!

Posted on June 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Wrestling has remained a popular form of global entertainment ever since its introduction in the first summer Olympic Games of the modern era in Paris in 1896. The sport has been widely contested throughout the world since then and its … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wrestling: Grappling With History!

Posted on June 3, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Ask your average Joe about the history of wrestling and, in all likelihood, you’re likely to get an answer that cites The Second Golden Era of the WWF during the 1980s as being the beginning of wrestling as we know … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Drug Testing: How Do Athletes Get Caught?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Advances in science and technology have transformed the way we live our lives. In laboratories across the globe, scientists are on a quest to heal our ailments and help us to live longer. In doing so, they are finding ways … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The History Of Fencing!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Where did the sport all begin and how did it get to where it is today? Many people would be surprised to find that fencing dates back to the time of the Ancient Egyptians, which we know because the earliest … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Time To Bring Out The Big Guns!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Since Peter Wilson dramatically won a British gold in the 2012 Olympics, clay pigeon shooting has risen in popularity and is getting the exposure it deserves. Since the Olympic Games, the profile of the sport has been raised significantly, with … Continue reading →

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