Olympics

The Olympics have been around for centuries an event that has been life changing for the participants and the countries that get the privilege to host as well. For centuries now, we have gotten to see the evolution of one of the greatest events ever thought of allowing athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level, while representing their countries proudly. This event would not be what it is today if it weren 't for the Ancient Greeks getting it started in 776 B.C.E. Since getting it start back then, it has evolved into one of the most popular events in the world and continues to evolve with the growing population and fan base that it has gained throughout history. Modern-day Olympics and the Ancient Greek version are vastly different…

The history of the Olympic Games is a good example of showcasing the amateur-professional divide. When the modern games as we know them were revived in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin and the International Olympic Committee at the International Athletic Congress. Enforcing amateurism was central to Pierre de Coubertin’s vision for the Olympics. Competitors at the first Olympics in Athens in 1896 were all wealthy, white, aristocratic men. It is important to look at the Olympics when researching the…

Around 776 BC, the ancient Greeks began a lasting tradition known as the Olympic Games. These games, which were originally devised as a way of uniting the warring Greek states, have continued to promote world harmony throughout modern times. The ancient Olympics were originally located in Olympia, home to the temple of Zeus. This was the chosen location because Olympia was one of the oldest religious centers of the ancient times. Since the Olympics were created in an effort to honor the Greek…

Every two years we get to experience an Olympic event which is often seen by countries who bid to hold them as a source of economic revenue. Yet, the past several Olympics due to cost overruns, bribes, and overall cost for an event that last three weeks is drawing attention. These are some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of holding such a major sporting event as the Olympics. Arguments “FOR” the Olympics Transportation Infrastructure Funding from local, state, or government entities can…

“The Montreal Olympics can no longer lose money than a man can have a baby”1 Jean Drapeau, Mayor of Montreal from1960 to 1986 famously said. It was to be the first Canadian-hosted Olympics in our 76-year participation in the Games. However, the Games were marred by accidents, construction failures, and massive costs to the population of Montreal. The crown jewel of the first Canadian Games, the Games of the XXI Olympiad, was to be the shining new Olympics Stadium, estimated at an initial $134…

Origin of Olympics 3,000 years ago The Olympic Games originated in ancient Greece. They were revived in the 19th century. They have become the world’s biggest and toughest sporting competition. According to popular belief, the Games were held every four years in Olympia, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. Olympia is located in the western Peloponnese peninsula. These games were held to honour the God Zeus. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, and featured 280…

Numerous Olympic wrestlers were shocked when they heard that Olympic wrestling was being dropped from the Olympics. Two of the many wrestlers who participate in the Olympics are Jordan Burroughs and David Taylor. They were both dejected by the news they got from the Olympic officials. Jordan Burroughs states, “I was thinking about wrestling in 2020. But, any thought I had about wrestling in 2020 is basically... well, I’ve got nothing now.” Jordan Burroughs was enthusiastic while looking forward…

To take the challenge of an olympic athlete is a rewarding experience. The sacrifice they take to achieve this journey is immeasurable, but the lessons will guide their whole life. Athletes from all over the world have trained for many years so that they may all come together every four years to compete in either the winter or summer Olympics. The Olympic Games don’t just bring in the competing athlete’s, but it also brings in the family members and the fans from all over the world to enjoy…

There are many good reasons to protest during the Olympic games. To begin with, Tommie Smith and John Carlos were two African-American runners in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. The two American citizens were in a time of chaos in their lives. They were being segregated from the white race and where treated like dogs or any other type of animal. While the two men were standing on the podium singing to the American national anthem, they put black gloves on their hands and raised their right…

1. The Special Olympics calls itself the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities and a “global social movement” (Special Olympics, 2015). The goal of the organization centers itself on several principles, both for the individual athletes and the larger system. Special Olympics strives to build global communities in the hope of spreading acceptance and education for the population it serves, it strongly and actively advocates for raising awareness to both the…