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    For centuries now the Olympics has been a prime centerpiece for countries to not only show off their citizens’ various athletic talents but also a look into their nation’s culture. Every two years, switching off between winter and summer sports, athletes compete against the very best competition to be crowned who is best. Over time the Olympics have changed drastically from what is was in 1896 to just two months ago. Not only have more sports been added, but even more importantly how different…

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    I have really enjoyed working with the Special Olympic athletes on Thursday nights this semester. Week after week, I am so humbled to be able to spend time with these students, as they always remind me to appreciate and celebrate the little things in life. Along with that, it has been so fun to develop relationships with these individuals. I love listening to them tell stories about what has been happening in their lives throughout the past week. In addition, one of my favorite parts of each…

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    “Breaking news! the world’s fastest man on Earth, Lightening C failed to qualify for the men’s 100m sprint for the 2076 Olympics”. It was a shocking news, but on the other hand, it was kind of anticipated as there was astonishing discovery that became available since 2060, which is the genetic modification. Although it has not been the most common and trustworthy methods for having children due to its ethical reasons, some people still insisted on using the new genetic engineering system to…

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    people have always looked for new ways to entertain themselves. The Olympics are a prominent example of people's attempts to entertain themselves. The Olympics have been held to honor a god or a nation. They provide the entire world with a reason to compete and bring honor to their nation, but it wasn't always this way. In ancient Greece the Olympics were created to honor the mighty god Zeus. Now things have changed. The Olympics are now a worldwide event where qualifying countries gather at a…

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    Everyone has heard of the Olympic Games. Many countries meet together in competitions to show their strength in many different categories. Whether it is winter or summer, there’s always something to cheer about. Every four years we cheer for the United States in snowboarding, gymnastics, etc., but how many of us know about the very first Olympic Games? Not many people could tell you much about them, so that is what this article is about. The first recorded Olympic Games took place in Greece in…

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    Olympic Scandals 1. True or False. An Olympic fencing sword incorporates an electronic sensor which records touches as points. During the 1976 games Ukrainian, Boris Onishchenko, received a life ban for modifying his sword with a secret button he could push to register non-existent hits. 2. Name the Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter, stripped of his 1988 gold medal for doping. 3. True or False. When a Puerto Rican athlete pulled her hamstring during the 1984 Long Jump, her identical twin…

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    Olympics are always such fun events to watch. There is an event for everybody to watch. Each Olympics there is always something that is remembered. Whether it is a record being broken or a controversy. We are going to look at Controversies at six different Olympic games. The 1936 Summer Olympics was held in Berlin. In Berlin, the main reason there was controversy was because of Hitler. He started something where he wanted to purify Germany so jews had to be taken out of the country. This led to…

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    The Olympics are far more than a sporting event. Existing in their modern form for hundreds of years, and in various others for thousands, they have shaped the culture of countries in the global community (Hayes, 2012). Despite their cultural significance, in recent years many concerns have risen over the environmental implications that the hosting city of the games sustains with the construction, influx of visitors, and the games themselves. For the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, the…

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    As the Rio Olympics were approaching fairly quick, millions of people from all over questioned if Rio was safe enough for athletes to compete. Of course, those who are involved with running the Olympics do what they have to keep athletes safe. However, there was a problem evolving that is arguably not under human control. This problem is known as the Zika virus. The trending Zika virus is so big that it is still being discussed during till this day during the Rio Olympics. What makes the…

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    the Olympic Games at home. Many of us enjoy watching sports and will cheer on our country’s athletes while the Olympics are taking place. However, for the upcoming Olympics in Rio, there has been massive controversy over whether they should even take place. Many problems have flooded Brazil recently and organizations like the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, important figures and authors, and even athletes have taken stance on whether the olympics…

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