Swimming at the Summer Olympics

One of the most significant introductions to technology in sport over recent years was during the London 2012 Olympics last Summer. The Olympics is the worlds largest sporting event and requires state of the art technology to ensure that accurate readings are taken in each event and all athletes are provided with the ability to perform at their very best. The best example of this is probably in the London 2012 athletics track which uses cutting edge technology designed by Monodo, an Italian company

today. Another similarity, we share with ancient Greece is the love of sports rivalry especially the Olympic Games. In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games begin as an achievement in art, ethical conduct and interaction of the mind in ancient Greece. Today athletes from all over the world take part in the Olympic Games. In spite of the many new events such as bicycling, skating, gymnastics, swimming, soccer and basketball, many of the earlier (ancient Greece) events such as footraces, jumping, discus

The adverse topic of women in sports stems from society's disregard to viewing women as persons. Women were, and in other parts of the world continue to be viewed as property of men and have no significant role in society. Being allowed into the Olympics was a step in the right direction for women across the world, but it was meager attempt equality. Women were still restricted by what events they were allowed to compete in, how they were trained and coached and even limited as to what they could

The Olympics are a celebration around sports for the whole entire world. Every nation from all four corners of the globe come to compete and celebrate it truly is amazing. Watching and competing in the Olympics is amazing, but is hosting them just as amazing or is it better or worse? Hosting the Olympics is a major economic decision made by the country. The world famous Olympic Games may not be the best while it comes with some advantages there are also disadvantages for the host city, while the

will be able to go to were the first Olympic games where held. There are many museums people can visit and learn about ancient Greece. There are many sights tourists can go see and things to learn. While on vacation people can spend their time on an island. The visitors will get to learn a bunch about the cultures and the traditions. People should probably bring their swimming trunks and a smile cause they’ll have the time of their lives while they are swimming on the coast of an island. Aitoloakarnania

drowned. When we reflect we often like to look at the grandest of times, but I would like to talk about the most horrifying hot summer day that I came within inches of death at five years old. Before my grandparents ventured back to Europe, they had a grand and beautiful home in cottage country. The aspect I admired most of this house was its expansive land and magnificent swimming pool. Normally when you look back on memories from your younger days whether it be through photos or home movies you typically

the Olympic games have been a symbol of the most prestigious sporting event in the world. Throughout time the games have evolved from two events to two hundred. Along with the events, the athletes and vision of the games have changed as well. This paper is going to show the changes for better or worse of the games. For over a thousand years there has been people participating in the Olympics. The first documented games were in greece in the year 776 BC. The games were first called “Olympics” because

The 2016 Olympics Games are underway. Most of us will not have the opportunity to travel to Brazil for the thrill of the Games; but we can watch via television and cheer on our Canadian Olympians. As you anticipate watching your favorite sports why not organize a neighborhood competition of your own? There are plenty of fun events you could host for your family and friends. Check out the listing below and pick out the ones you think you will try this summer. 1. Water Cup Racing What’s better during

Olympics games date back to 776 B.C. Which games were devoted to the Olympian Gods and were held in Olympia Greece. In ancient time only the noble class people and men were allowed to participate in the games. And the athletes only participated in few games. Today's Olympic Games are the inspiration of these ancient games. Many changes have taken place in past decade. In ancient period only people from Greece participated in the event, but in the modern Olympic Games people including both men and

2012 Summer Olympics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "2012 Olympics" redirects here. For the Winter Youth Olympics, see 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. For the Paralympic Games, see 2012 Summer Paralympics. "London 2012" redirects here. For the video game, see London 2012 (video game). Games of the XXX Olympiad | This is the clear version of the official logo. There are four official base colours, and another version for the 2012 Summer Paralympics. For