Winters tale

Swimming Australia is the peak governing body for competitive swimming in Australia. The body has approximately 100,000 registered members nationally in 1100 clubs across the country, which includes swimmers, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers. The body oversees the management and development of the sport from the national team at the elite level, the conduct of national and international events, through to grassroots participation. The organisation's vision is to become Australia's

The first ever snowboard was not even a snowboard. The idea that first introduced the idea of snowboarding was called a Snurfer. A Snurfer was a simple board and rope that Sherman Poppen made for his daughter in the year of 1965. His invention became popular and he started selling them. Then, Jake Burton got the idea to strap his feet down to the board. It was a modified snurfer with bindings. He made a company called Burton and his company made the first official snowboard in 1980. In 1983, Jeff

The art of advertising lies not in its ability to improve a product for consumers, but to sell the product as it currently is. The production elements are best left to the designers, the engineers, and in civic agendas, the politicians. In the world of nation branding, advertisers are tasked with selling the cultural, geography, and ability of a region, and as in any market, some products are better than others. Even when trying to pedal an inferior product, advertisers must be competitive. Thus

There is a race happening on John R Road in Hazel Park, and it’s moving right up the middle of the street. It’s a marathon of urban renewal created by progressive leadership, DIY entrepreneurs, and a surplus of commercial buildings waiting to be renovated and repurposed. The buzz created by the changing image of Hazel Park from being an impoverished inner ring neighborhood to a burgeoning metro destination, has brought the city a well-deserved look from the Michigan Municipal League and their Community

Olympics is a subject about which people hold strongly contrasting views. The Olympic Games are held every four years in a different host city. While some commentators be of the opinion that this is appropriate, others support it should have a permanent home. This essay intends to discuss the extend to which a permanent site for the Olympics will be a burden to the hosting countries financially or whether it would circumvent international disagreements between countries. In the athletic world, there

Athletes from all over the world use athletic performance enhancing drugs to boost their performance for various reasons. The highest level of sports, the Olympic Games, is the pinnacle for athletes around the world, so the prospect of winning a medal at the games can inspire cheating. Virtually every athlete’s dream is to become an Olympic gold medalist so doping surrounds the Olympic Games. Olympic sports go further than the measure of athletic brilliance and dominance. Sports on a global spectrum

The Culture of Togo is majorly divided into tribes and what the different tribes practice and believe. Many things differ between these tribes such as religious beliefs and the way the people celebrate and perform rituals. Many of the tribes of southern Togo also have their own languages. The Ewe and Mina tribes are some of the largest tribes in Togo who speak their own language, each language named after the tribe. The majority of citizens however, speak French as it is the national language

As the Olympian watched the flaming torch blaze past him, he felt nervous and excited about representing U.S.A in the Olympics. Next, he walked with his teammates in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony. The butterflies in his stomach fluttered more and more. In just a few days he will be competing in basketball. He hopes to win a gold medal and make U.S.A, coach, and family proud of him. Before he knows it, he will be standing on the champion podium receiving the gold medal around

The Olympic Games hold a special place in the global consciousness. Every four years, billions of viewers around the world tune in to watch the Summer Olympics on television. Witnessing athletes being the very best in the world at their sport appeals to the masses. However, with thousands of athletes competing in the Games, it is difficult for competitors to stand out from the crowd. Sage Donnelly needs to leverage her impressive competitive accomplishments and position herself as an exceptional

Sports have existed since the ancient civilization of Greece, and possibly earlier. As time went on, more sports were invented and developed. The activity grew in popularity, and today millions around the globe participate in varying sports, from skiing to soccer. Athletes receive a chance to prove their prowess at the Olympics: an event which is held every four years by differing countries. Nations unite under the five rings symbolizing the Olympics, and athletes prepare to compete against other