Swimming at the Summer Olympics

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    for the International Olympic Committee to decide who will host the 2028 Summer Olympics. There are many options for a host city, but the best option is Sydney, Australia. In Sydney, there are many things for tourists to do in their free time, there is infrastructure already built for the different events from gymnastics to swimming, because Sydney has hosted the Olympics once already, and it is an overall safe city. Australia has been the host for two previous Summer Olympic Games. The first…

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    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…

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    one special girl whose dream was to get to the Summer World Olympics and win the gold medal, but it wasn’t as easy as she thought it would be. This special girl’s name was Katie Ledecky, she was 14…

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    Missy Franklin Biography

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    seventeen and not only competing in your first Olympic competition, but also winning it. Even though to most people it seems impossible, but that's exactly what Melissa or Missy Franklin did by winning four gold, plus a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics. As a result earning herself the nickname “Missy the Missile”. Currently missy holds the world title for the 200m backstroke. Throughout her life it was evident that Missy would make it to the Olympics, but the only question was when.…

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    Olympic Games Benefits

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    The Olympics originally started as a series of competitions between representatives from cities in Ancient Greece. The events were mainly athletic, but also included combat and racing. The Olympics were held every four years and this period, known as Olympiad, The winners were also immortalized through the construction of statues. The Olympic Games reached their peak in Ancient Greece during the 5th and 6th centuries BC. Various attempts were made to revive the games during the early 1700’s…

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    Michael Phelps discovered swimming at a young age. He showed hesitation at first but soon after showed his immense talent for the sport. After years of training Michael Phelps went to the Olympics at the age of 15. I chose Michael Phelps because he showed you what there you can do. He trained and trained and became one of the best athlete to ever live. He shows kids an example of what you can do. If you want to do something must try. I always saw Michael Phelps in the OLympics. He would beat…

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    Greek Art Research Paper

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    created the Olympics, at first it was a 1 day festival to honor Zeus in 776 B.C, then it changed in 472 B.C to a 5-day event of competitive athletic games that attracted athletes from all social classes. Second, they created different types of art. They made sculptures from stone, marble, and bronze. Lastly, they were great architects. They constructed buildings with huge columns. The Olympic Games The Olympic games were sporting games that only took place in Greece. There were…

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    Tata Sports Case Study

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    Table of Contents Sports in Tata Steel 2 Sports to Target – Olympics 2024 3 India’s Performance in Olympics, CWG and Asian Games 3 Competitor’s Analysis 5 Sports to Focus on (Short Term) 7 Sports in Jharkhand 7 Revenue Model 8 Formation of a Club – JRD Tata Sports Club 8 Sports in Tata Steel History of Sports: Tata Steel has been associated with a diverse range of sports over the years. It has not only supported mainstream sporting activities but also preserved century old tribal sports…

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    to the next level for a chance to gain the gold. The history of the Olympics have influenced American athletics and culture and has had a significant impact on society today. Initially, the Olympics have been around for thousands of years. The games first began between 704 B.C. and 884 B.C. and took place in Ancient Greece (Toropov 6). According to existing myths,…

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    Can you believe that some people think swimming isn’t a sport? Awesomely swimming has been around for centuries, but most people like it for entertainment. Luckily, people learn how to swim because it’s an essential skill that should be, but unfortunately almost required in life and parents want them to be safe, but other people learn for different reasons. Some learn it because you can actively perform it your entire life. Amazingly others pursue this sport because it’s the sport they dream…

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