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U.S. Paralympics
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"U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement, and promoting excellence in the lives of persons with physical disabilities." The site features news, ...
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http://paralympics.usoc.org/ |
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United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation (USBSF)
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The USBSF "is the national governing body for the sports of bobsled and skeleton." (Skeleton is a headfirst version of luge.) The site includes profiles of athletes and coaches, information about Olympic medalists and how to get on the team ...
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http://www.usbsf.com/ |
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Interesting Olympic Facts
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A collection of brief facts about the Olympic Games. Topics covered include the opening ceremonies, Olympic symbols, canceled games, and counting Olympiads. An About.com site.
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http://history1900s.about.com/od/greateventsofthecentury/a/olympicfacts.htm |
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How Olympic Torches Work
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Background about the Olympic torch and the torch run that ends in the Olympic arena and symbolizes the beginning of the Olympic Games. Covers history, design, science behind the flame, torch construction, the lighting of the torch, the relay, and rel ...
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http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/olympic-torch.htm |
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London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Official site of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. It features news, a blog, and a directory of sports, venues, dates of the events, and brief descriptions of the individual sports. One goal is that "the Olympic Park in east Londo ...
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http://www.london2012.com/ |
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Olympics Through Time
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A history of early athletic competitions and the Olympic Games from prehistory (ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Greece) through its revival in the 19th century. Includes descriptions and rules of the early athletic contests, a history of attem ...
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http://www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/ |
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Greece: Threat of Terrorism and Security at the Olympics
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A Congressional Research Service (CRS) report dated April 30, 2004, covering security threats, planning, and aid. Opens directly into a PDF file.
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http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/32822.pdf |
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Athens 2004 Paralympic Games
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"Focusing on the Athlete and not on disability, the Athens Paralympic Games will provide to the spectators, viewers and volunteers a unique experience showcasing the athletes??? pursuit of a lifetime performance." Includes news, a calendar ...
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http://www.athens2004.com/ |
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EdGate: Gateway to the Summer Olympics
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A site for K-12 teachers and students that includes lesson plans, facts about the Olympics and Olympic sports, projects, and information on health and exercise, the 2004 games in Athens, previous host countries, and the Paralympics. Also includes lin ...
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http://www.edgate.com/summergames/ |
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Vancouver 2010
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"Official site of the Vancouver [Canada] 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games." Features an overview of the sporting events and venues, information about the local organizing committee, facts about the host city, and ongoing news. In En ...
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http://www.vancouver2010.com/ |
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