Tag Archives: 2012 Summer Olympics

The Sports Archives – Olympic Time!

When Usain Bolt lines up for the start of the Olympic Men’s 100 meters final this summer, the eyes of the world will be on the clock to see whether he can beat his own world record. The days where … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Ambush Marketing: Infamous Examples from Sports Events!

Major sporting events have always provided fertile ground for ambush marketing. In fact, it is widely accepted that the 1984 Olympics was the event where ambush marketing originated from. For those not familiar with the term, ambush marketing can be … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 5 Fun iPhone Apps for Swimmers!

Swimming is not only a fun pastime, but it can also be a competitive sport. If you are involved in swimming in any way – whether you are on the school swim team, a huge Olympics swim team fan, or … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Is The London Olympic Stadium Effectively Built For One Million Visitors?

Going For Gold It is a matter of great pride for any country and more so for the particular city to host the Olympics. Winning the bid to host the 2012 Olympics was indeed a great moment for the United … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Olympics: The Greatest Show on Earth?

The Olympics have been hailed as the ultimate amateur athletic competition, but is that really the case anymore? Many sports are now allowing professional athletes to compete. Is this a positive movement, or will it lead to the downfall of … Continue reading

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