Ancient Olympic Games

includes a face mask and protective suit. There also is a regulated playing field which both fencers would need to play on. Fencing is an official sport in the Olympics and has world championships each year. With the Olympics and world competitions throughout both the 20th and 21st century, legends of the sport have come about. Legends of the game Throughout the history of…

“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” This interjection by Al Michaels during the 1980 Winter Olympics became the most notorious and memorable phrase in sports as the United States hockey team defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union. As the United States claimed victory, Al Michaels gave viewers a sense of miraculous emotion that has lingered in the minds of sports fans for decades. This emotion is a necessity that all adroit commentators possess. Although many analysts express emotion and cite…

She was labeled the fastest women on earth and could outrun just about any female athlete. She was also the first female that won 5 gold medals in the Olympic games. But all these glory and fame came crashing down when the Marion Jones steroids story surfaced. Marion Jones was stripped of all her 5 gold medals that she won in the Sydney Olympic games because she was found guilty of using anabolic steroids. The use of anabolic steroids in competition is against the law and consider as cheating.…

was being gifted at throwing a football. Mo’ne thought that she would become known by playing basketball but instead she became known for playing baseball. All that talent she portrayed growing up molded her to be able to be the first girl to win a game in Little League World Series. She has set barriers for other females and teenagers and has been acknowledge by fans and celebrities. A coach named Steve Bandura…

The History of Ice Skating and Its Massive Popularity As with all sports, ice skating was something that stemmed from curiosity about whether it could be done and became something that others enjoyed doing as well. However, ice skating is one of the few sports that immediately drew massive popularity. It is also interesting because it is a sport that was thousands of years ago. To help you gain a better understanding of the history and popularity of ice skating, you should check out the facts…

many important, or defining moments. Moments that have shaped the way we see these sports and the excitement that boils inside of us at the start of each game. What are historic sporting events? Historic sporting events are moments in sports history where something shocking, inspiring, tear-jerking, legendary, or re-defining occurs during a game, or series…

Humans are competitive and always be trying to get faster, better, stronger. Performing enhancing drugs are a major talking point in professional sports. PEDs should be legalized for research to determine for their efficacy and safety for athletes trying to go beyond the human limits. However, we shouldn’t forget to reward the players who are playing naturally. While we should allow more research in the field of PEDs, their use until their value has been assessed should be restricted in…

The bulk of the Pacific Fleet was home ported in San Diego. After a brief induction and basic training, John arrived in San Diego for duty. Much of his time was spent in port but occasionally the fleet set sail. He would steam northward to San Francisco and, after refueling, sail southward again to San Diego. There simply was no combative activity in coastal waters. But that did not mean there was no fighting. In early 1918, in Coronado, California, two sailors squared off in the recreation…

Muslim women have been around for decades competing in World Championship and in the Olympics. Just now the world is starting to recognize them and bring it to light. Ronni and I have the opportunity to have Muslim decent teammates. All these stereotypes and stigmas about Muslims are definitely challenged and not applicable to these women…

What does it take to win at the reality television game, Survivor? Outwit, outlast, outplay are the words that underscore the program’s logo. Are these words that could describe leadership? Do these words describe Sir Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic explorer? In the Survivor series, the winners have been forthright, honest, self-confident, collaborative, self-centered, team centered, manipulative, independent, creative and charismatic. Some might say they were just plain lucky. Sir Ernest…