2004 Summer Olympics

History of Track and Field Track and field is one of the oldest sports in the world, and throughout the years it has evolved in so many different ways.Track and field began in 776 BC, and that is also when the Olympic Games began. "Athletic Scholarships. (http://www.athleticscholarships.net/history-of-track-and-field.htm) When track and field began there was only one event and it wasn 't even a running event. Gender, in track and field, was very different back then than it is today and has…

in the water, as well as a gifted person outside of the water. Michael Phelps is known for his early childhood skills, his successful Olympic career, and his many swimming achievements. Michael Phelps was born on June 30, 1985, in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Michael grew up in a middle-class family. His father was a state officer, and his…

Intro Choosing a host country for an Olympic Game is one of the most important decisions the International Olympic Committee makes. Countries that desire to host the Olympic Games go through three stages of the candidature process and after the long seven- year process, the host country for the Game is announced (Olympic.org). Countries propose their candidature to host the Olympics for different reasons. Some of them hope to achieve economic growth by hosting the Game, some want to strengthen…

face. It was first performed in India, developed in America, and most booming in South Korea(cite). The Korean cosmetic surgery boom is proportional to the growth of the GDP per capita. When the South Korean economy was boosted by the 1988 Seoul Olympics,…

In the digital age, Snapchat is an example of a new medium that has had a significant impact on society and technology. The immediacy of Snapchat created a new social platform for users to communicate, send pictures and even make video calls. Snapchat was created in 2011, with a ghost as their logo. In terms of photo sharing, this ghost symbol is based off the concept, “there, then gone”, but the app quickly became much more than just that (Drake, 1). The public’s desire for an application that…

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Swimming Safety Tips: Every Beginners Should Aware Of Swimming to me is something extraordinary. What is swimming to me? A sport? A form of physical exercise? No, swimming to me is a feeling. Intense feelings of happiness that wash away all the tiredness of a hectic day and make me feel alive once again. It is like a charger of my body that makes me full of energy every single time. As a regular swimmer today I decided to share some experience of mine with you guys. We all know that swimming…

In the historical narrative, Boys in the Boat, Daniel Brown recounts the captivating tale of Joe Rantz, his rowing crew mates, and their journey to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The majority of the book describes the many obstacles that the young men from Washington University had to overcome leading up to their Olympic victory. More importantly, Brown sheds light on some of the individuals’ personal backgrounds, whose lives were significantly affected by the Great Depression, ultimately shaping…

Swimming and Eye-Health: Important Things to Know A session of swimming leaves us rejuvenated and no matter how sore we feel physically, there is a freshness that surrounds us right from the moment we come out of the pool. However, the feeling is not so pleasant for all because several swimmers are left with a stinging and burning sensation around their eyes, which is quite uncomfortable. In fact, the problem is so common among even the avid swimmers that it is popularly termed as, “swimmer’s…

Before the end of the late spring, he had been decided for the group that would say/argue at the national wheelchair b-ball titles; the Link Autos won the national title, the first of three titles Fox would win with the group. Tired of the unforgiving Winnipeg winters, Rolly moved (starting with one place then onto the next) to Vancouver, English Columbia, in 1966. Not long after losing his right leg to growth, Fox chose to keep running crosswise over Canada to raise (thinking about…