Tag Archives: 2012 Summer Olympics

The Sports Archives – Longtime Sports Rivals That Fans Love To Debate!

It is not unusual to find rivals in sports. Most of the time it is between teams, such as the long-standing rivalry between the NFL’s Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys, the MLB’s New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, or … Continue reading

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

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 – Time To Bring Out The Big Guns!

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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The Sports Archives – The Best Competitive BMX Events!

BMX Riding at its Finest For a long time BMX as a sport has always dwelt around the margins of popular sporting culture. It has always had its following but was a sport for the purists, the fanatical and the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Popularity of Cycling!

Cycling has become more popular over the last few years a small part of this increase in popularity can be attributed to the 2012 London Olympics and Bradley Wiggins Tour De France win. However cycling has a rich history that … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – How Much Does It Cost To Train An Olympic Athlete?

For a select few world-class athletes, 2012 was the year when they realized their full potential, and stood on the podium with an Olympic gold medal around the neck. At that specific moment, they may well have contemplated how the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Top 5 Racehorses In The World!

Great Britain has once again come out on top in the equestrian world. Following a successful performance by the Olympic equestrian Team GB, a British horse has been ranked the best in the world in a recent listing and another … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Treat Your Injury Like an Olympian!

With the 2012 Summer Olympics taking place in London, millions around the world will have their eyes glued to their favorite athletes representing their country. Gold medals and praise aren’t the only things these athletes take home with them, though. … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed!

5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed With The Summer Olympics coming up from London, a lot of focus is being put on sports from around the world. What about the sports that don’t get international attention? These 5 sports … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Olympic Medals

With the London Summer Olympics just around the corner it’s natural to begin thinking about some of the traditions and rituals associated with the event. Just recently the Olympic Flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the games. … Continue reading

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