Athletics Track and Field Events
Athletics has been a part of the modern Olympics since its inception. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) lists athletics, also known as track and field, as a single sport rather than a group of separate events. The first modern Olympic…
809Canoeing, Combination Paddles and the Rules
As with any other sporting event, the Olympics require its participants to demonstrate a mixture of speed, agility, strength and endurance. The Olympic Games are no different. In order to be included in the roster of events eligible for the…
615The Second Oldest Olympic Event is Rowing
The Olympic Games are a pinnacle of athletic achievement, testing the strength, skill and will of the world’s finest athletes. For almost as long as the modern Olympics have existed, rowing has featured as one of its official sports. In fact,…
672Types Cycling in the Olympics
Cycling has been an Olympic sport since the first modern Games in Athens in 1896. Cycling events have been held at every edition of the modern Olympics except for 1904, 1920 and 1940. The 21st century has seen a boom in the popularity of track…
656Why is Snowboarding in the Olympics with its Implications?
With the recent announcement that the Olympic Winter Games will include a new sport for competition beginning in 2020, many are asking what this new event will be. Adding to the excitement of the future Olympics is news that snowboarding will…
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