2008 Summer Olympics

The Jack & Jill’s Downhill Marathon and half marathon takes place on one of Washington's most scenic trails. Located in North Bend, just 31 miles from seattle runners will enjoy the sites of the picturesque John Wayne Trail as they make their way on a point to point course down a 1100 foot net drop from start to finish. A USATF certified course, and valid as a NY qualifier, the Jack & Jill’s race brings over 800 runners in both races combined, with over 240 competing in the half marathon alone.…

When deciding whether or not to build facilities for sporting events, there are a myriad of factors a city most consider. These factors are illustrated in the article, “Urban Pulse: Boston’s Olympic bid and the evolving urban politics of event-led development,” by John Lauermann. This article articulates the benefits and consequences of sport-oriented development for the purpose of urban growth and regeneration. One consequence is that sport-oriented development regularly goes over budget. This…

“Only eight athletes out of 11,000 Olympic competitors tested positive is proof that 'the war on doping is being won.’” Doping in professional sports gives players an unfair advantage. The problem with drug testing is that it's not always effective and people can get past them. These drugs make them feel better when they are using them but they aren't thinking about what will happen to their bodies in the future. Professional athletes should be drug tested so they don't have an advantage and so…

the more rating and entertaining we get. For example, one of the best races in the World is men’s 100m finals in the Olympics. If the athlete who competes in this race uses doping and breaks a record, people are going to be exciting and astonishing. However, using doping is against sports law and unethical. Because according to Pierre de Coubertin, who is the founder of the Olympics, definition of “the spirit of the sport” is how we play true (Moller, 2010). Also WADA defines the spirit of the…

What is the one thing you do when things are down, you become determined to finish what you started. The theme of the song “Hall of fame” and Raymond's Run is determination. The story Raymond’s run was written by: Toni Cade Bambara. The main characters are Hazel and Raymond, Hazel is a very fast runner. She is one of the best in the city. Every year she wins the race and is very cocky this year. Her best opponent Gretchen, gave a very good run for her money and it was a neck to neck race, but…

Throughout time many nations have competed in the Olympics. Nations compete against each other through many athletic events. Many people come together to watch the Olympic games. World issues, such as WWII, gender equality, and the Cold War, have affected the development of the modern Olympics. Issues involving WWII has affected the Olympics’ development. During the 1936 games held in Germany, young Nazis were encouraged to prove that Nazism was superior to democracy. The day before the…

The Nazi Olympics of 1936 Wyatt osborne The exhibition that I chose is the Nazi Olympics in Berlin. This was the summer Olympics of 1936. Hitler used this Olympics to impress and show foreign nations that the rumors of Germany’s plans for expansion were false. He tried to make Germany to look like a peaceful, sane, and negotiable Nation. Many journalists and Newspapers tried to reveal the Nazi persecution of Jewish German athletes, and tried to get America to boycott the Nazi Olympics. The…

Hunter Labrada: Best Bodybuilder from Age Hunter Labrada: Best Bodybuilder from Age Hunter Labrada: Best Bodybuilder from Age The upcoming rival hunter Labrada tells the story of the progress from the shrimp to the championship. Look at his profile video and then try his favorite exercise overall shoulder to grow! I follow the most typical route that you most likely call it fitness. No, I'm not saying to have an elite bodybuilder for a dad, though it's right for me. I'm talking about becoming…

As hundreds of thousands of people descend on Rio de Janeiro this summer, Brazil will attempt to shield their eyes from the nation’s human rights violations. Brazil is struggling with workers’ rights, food and shelter, and creating safe homes. In preparation for the games, Brazil has evicted over 22,000 people from their residences since 2009 (Douglas). Brazil has the potential to evict 170,000 people before the end of this summer (Romero). The majority of evictions are in Brazil’s local…

I think I would want to be either a coach or Information Technology consultant. In high school, I swim for four years along with being on a year-round team. Swimming was a big part of my life and still is. With the experience of being a high school and year-round team I feel like I could be a good coach. I would like being able to help new swimmers improve on strokes and be able to get faster. A lot of times when planning a swim meet and choosing events for the swimmers to participate in can be…