#olympics

#olympics

On July 19, 1848, the first Convention to discuss the social, civil and religious condition and rights of Woman convened at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls, N.Y.

On July 18, 1976, at the Summer Olympics, Nadia Comaneci became the first gymnast to receive a perfect score of 10 from Olympic judges.

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The 2025 MLB All-Star Game concluded with the National League winning 7-6 against the American League in a Home Run Derby-like swing-off.

The Florida Panthers will begin their 2025-26 season by raising their second championship banner and playing against the Chicago Blackhawks on October 7.

Audun Groenvold, a 49-year-old Olympic ski cross medalist, has died after being struck by lightning during a cabin trip in Norway. He was hospitalized but succumbed to his injuries.

Rob Manfred stated, "It is possible to play the All-Star game in its normal spot, have a single break that would be longer but still play 162 games without bleeding into the middle of November." This implies a potential adjustment to the schedule to accommodate both events.

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games medals were unveiled in Venice, designed by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, embodying athlete journeys and collective spirit.

As the only athlete representing Belize at the Paris Olympics, I experienced a moment of pride and joy, waving my country's flag while videos went viral.

Mystery surrounds claims that the Army has expressed an interest in taking over the Olympic legacy equestrian centre in Shooters Hill.

Katie Vincent's impressive time of 2:00.609 in the women's C-1 500-metre event not only secured her a world record but also highlighted her dominance in sprint canoeing.

Padel has finally joined the top table of the world's sporting elite with new clubs opening every two and a half hours worldwide, indicating its explosive growth.

Chris Hoy expressed a deep attachment to London, stating that it holds a very special place in his heart from his Olympic experiences, especially in 2012.

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"Jumbo also played for Team Canada during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He played on a line with two of his San Jose teammates, Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley, as the Canadians took the Gold on home ice."

The giant hot air balloon, initially introduced during the 2024 Olympics, has returned to Paris as a summer tradition, soaring above key locations until 2025.

Yuge Zhou's 'Trampoline Color Exercise' challenges perceptions of identity and allegiance through the lens of Olympic athleticism, sparking dialogue on global connections.

Katie Ledecky, Stanford's 2020 graduate and the most decorated U.S. female Olympian, embodies the spirit of excellence and determination, inspiring graduates to redefine possibilities.

I was so sad this was caught on video. If I had been thinking of myself I would have immediately just gotten off and sent Nico to the knackery.

"It was very clear in the directive that the Olympics require special consideration and I actually want to thank the federal government for recognizing that," LA28 chairman and president Casey Wasserman said during a news conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Skelton's journey from a catastrophic injury to becoming the oldest British Olympic gold medalist in over a century showcases remarkable resilience and dedication.

"World Boxing announced a mandatory sex testing policy for all boxers, requiring them to undergo genetic screening to determine their eligibility to compete in female categories."

I began making 'edgy videos' on OnlyFans to help fund my canoeing career, because living on the salary provided wasn’t enough.