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Saudis to Let Women Compete in Olympics
Saudi Arabia has agreed to let female athletes join their all-male delegation to the 2012 Olympics in a bid to block threats to bar them from the games if they didn't let women participate
Usain Bolt Eyes Four Golds at 2012 London Olympics
Fresh from capturing another Track and Field Athlete of the Year award, Usain Bolt has already set his sights on the upcoming 2012 London Olympics as he aims to capture four gold medals
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
The skies above BC Place go red as the patriotic coloured fireworks explode in the evening sky, marking an official end to the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, but also highlighting the history made in Canada.
Why Should Snowy Countries Have All The Fun?
The total 'Northern-ness' of the Winter Olympics. Apart from Canada and the United States, no other country in all of North, Central and South America took home a medal. Nor did any country in all of Africa, the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, or the Pacific
IOC President Jacques Rogge's Closing Ceremony Speech of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver
Dartmouth Claims Fame as Top Ivy League Producer of Olympic Talent
In an effort to stake its claim on a rarely discussed battlefield, Dartmouth University wants the world to know that it has the most Winter Olympians this year in Vancouver among the Ivies -- and the most ever to compete in the Winter Olympics among Ivy League schools, too.
Kim Yu-Na of South Korea Coronated with Gold
Kim Yu-Na of South Korea, the reigning world champion, won the ladies' figure skating gold at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, handily defeating Mao Asada of Japan and Joannie Rochette of Canada.
Canada Wins Bobsled Gold & Silver
Host nation Canada won the gold and silver medals in the women's bobsled at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. US women Erin Pac and Elana Meyers came in third earning the bronze.
Apolo Ohno
Apolo Ohno America's Most Decorated Winter Olympian
Apolo Ohno, already the most decorated US Winter Olympian ever, added to his medal haul by anchoring the US team that took bronze in the men's 5000 meter short track relay on the 15th day of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Canada and South Korea won gold and silver, respectively.
History of the Winter Olympics
From Chamonix 1924 to Vancouver 2010 -- 86 years and 21 editions of the Winter Games.
Winter Olympics Nutrition Plan: What the Athletes Eat
You probably think the typical Olympic athlete's big nutritional concern is eating enough to make it through the day's workout. That's certainly true for some. However, an incredible diversity of nutritional need exists that depends on the athlete's sport, gender, competition conditions, and other factors.
Getting Up-close & Personal with Olympians
It's cold, dark and the snow is dumping, but that doesn't stop thousands from turning out at Park City Mountain Resort to cheer on snowboarding superstars Shaun White and Hannah Teter, as well as other world-class athletes as they strut their stuff in their competition before the 2010 Olympics.
Lysacek Outduels Plushenko for Gold
Evan Lysacek of the US won the gold medal in men's figure skating by outdueling defending Olympic champion Yevgeny Plushenko of Russia at the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. Lysacek, who began the night in second place behind Plushenko, is the first member of Team USA to win gold in the event since Brian Boitano in 1988.
Joannie Rochette Courageously Skates On
Bob Costas interview with Canadian ladies figure skater Joannie Rochette, who won bronze despite the passing of her mother just days before the competition
Canada - Russia: Duel of the Hockey Giants
Swedes, Finns, Czechs, Americans, Slovaks and Swiss are among the big names found at each ice hockey major competition, where medals are won and legends are created. However, in the world of Olympic ice hockey, two nations stand out above the rest -- Russia and Canada, nations where ice hockey is king and which have given birth to some of the greatest players of all time.
A Ghost that Hovers Over the Icy Luge Track
In luge, There is a split second coming out of a curve, where the walls get low and where it is possible, if you lose control and are going too fast, that you could go airborne and fly out of the track. Which is what happened to Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili of Georgia, during a training run, on the day the Vancouver Winter Games were to begin. He was only 21 years old.
Most-Watched Opening Ceremony Ever
67.5 Million Viewers Watched Opening Ceremony on NBC; 17 Million More than Torino and Nearly 6 Million More Than Tabloid-Fueled Lillehammer Games in '94
Opening Ceremony of the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver - Speech by the IOC President, Jacques Rogge
2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
Beijing Summer Olympics Most-Viewed Event in US TV History.
NBC Universal's Beijing Olympic coverage was viewed by more Americans than any event in U.S. television history, according to data provided by Nielsen Media Research. NBCU's coverage reached 214 million total viewers, shattering the previous mark set by the 1996 Atlanta Olympics (209M) by five million viewers and surpassing the 2004 Athens Games (203M) by 11 million viewers.
5 Lessons for Over-35 Athletes From Olympic Swimmer Dara Torres
Dara Torres is a role model for those who aspire to athletic success over the age of 35. Torres took up that mantle during the run-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and still holds it a year later. As Dara's profile rose, people clamored to know her secrets. They want to know about how she trains, what she eats, how she managed to compete in last week's world championships against people less than half her age -- and, yes, how she has that body after giving birth to a child.
Kenya's Samuel Kamau Wansiru Sets New Olympic Record to Win Beijing Olympics Marathon.
Samuel Kamau Wansiru of Kenya set a new Olympic Record in the marathon with a time of 2:06:32 to win the Beijing Olympics Marathon. Wansiru is the first marathoner representing Kenya to ever win a Men's Marathon at the Olympics.
Olympics Women's Soccer: United States Defeats Brazil 1 - 0 to Capture Back-to-Back Olympic Golds
The United States defeated Brazil by a score of 1 - 0 in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics women's soccer
final. The only goal of the match coming in the sixth minute of extra time (96') from Carli Lloyd. Lloyd blasted a left-footed shot from outside the box that caught the lower left-hand corner of the goal.
Marathoners Jaouad Gharib & Mubarak Hassan Shami Preview 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Marathon This year's Olympic Marathon is even more difficult to predict given the deep field of highly talented runners which is compounded by the summer heat, humidity and often-talked about Beijing pollution.
Dayron Robles claimed Olympic gold in the 110m hurdles in Beijing. The 110-meters hurdles event took place without former World record holder and Athens 2004 Summer Olympics Gold Medalist Liu Xiang of China who pulled out due to injury. Robles went on to comfortably win the gold medal, posting a time of 12.93 seconds in the Men's 110-meter hurdles final.
Olympics Women's Gymnastics: American Nastia Liukin Leaves Beijing with 5 Medals Nastia Liukin earned her fifth Olympic medal, a silver medal in the balance beam final, on August 19 at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Nastia's most impressive victory was in the much coveted women's individual all-around gold medal. She barely beat fellow American Shawn Johnson by 0.6 points.
Germany's Britta Heidemann Shares her Impressions on Fencing Gold Medal Germany"s fencing gold medalist Britta Heidemann is something of a celebrity in China, having spent
three months here at the age of 15. A Chinese student at Cologne University, the 26 year old became the
centre of media attention when she fielded press conference questions in Chinese at the Beijing Olympics.
American Swimmer Michael Phelps Wins 8th Gold Medal Michael Phelps set the record for most gold medals in a single Olympics, winning his eighth gold medal of the
2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games as a member of the winning American 4x100 medley relay team.
100-Meter Hurdles Silver Medalist Sally McLellan of Australia: 'It's Just so Exciting for Me' Australia's Sally McLellan surprisingly won a silver medal in the women's 100 metres hurdles at the Beijing
Olympics. Sally's pure joy and refreshing celebration at the end of the 100 meter hurdle finals with bronze medalist Priscilla
Lopes-Schliep of Canada has touched many. In Australia, she has become the darling of the country
and achieved instant celebrity status.
Great Britain's Christine Ohuruogu Winning Women's Olympic 400-meter Gold Has Not Sunk in Yet While winning the Olympic 400-meter gold medal has not sunk in yet, Christine Ohuruogu of Great Britain says she is 'very happy.' Christine Ohuruogu is the first British woman to win the Olympic 400 meters.
Great Britain's Cycling Gold Medalist Victoria Pendleton: "It's Something Completely Special"
Victoria Pendleton defeated Anna Meares of Australia to earn her Olympic gold medal in the women's track cycling sprint finals. The 27-year-old explains in her interview that without the disappointment of the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics, she wouldn"t have modified her training program for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Argentina vs. Nigeria 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Soccer Finals
In an interview ahead of Saturday's Soccer Olympic final, Nigerian football coach Samson Siasia believes Nigeria can win the gold medal
Spitz Comparisons Motivated Phelps to Achieve Record
After winning a record eight gold medals in one Olympics, U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps says he was partially motivated by people saying no one could ever duplicate Mark Spitz"s achievement.
Nelson Evora of Portugal Wins Men"s Triple Jump
Nelson Evora won the men's triple jump at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Evora won the gold medal with a jump of 17.67 meters beating silver medalist Phillips Idowu of Great Britain by 5 centimeters (17.62 meters). Leevan Sanders of the Bahamas won the bronze medal with a triple jump of 17.59 meters. This is the first Olympic Gold Medal in 12 years for Portugal and only the third gold medal for Portugal in Track & Field ever.
Michael Phelps on Winning His 8 Gold Medals, the USA Swim Team, His Support & Motivation at Beijing
After surpassing Mark Spitz' performance of winning seven Gold medals in one Olympic Games with eight of his own, Michael Phelps says that he is ready to get more gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London.
Russian Pole Vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva Wins Gold, Sets New World Record
Yelena Isinbayeva -- who has dominated women's pole vaulting since wining at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics -- said she did not want to disappoint her fans by only winning the gold medal and not breaking her own world record at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
100 Meter Sprinter Derrick Atkins of the Bahamas is 'Beyond Hungry' for Gold
Despite finishing second in the 2007 World Championships (Osaka, Japan) with a time 9.91 seconds, Derrick Atkins is not considered a favorite to medal in the 100 meters at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Leading up to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics the focus on the 'World's Fastest Man' Title has been on Tyson Gay, Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell. Derrick Atkins makes a great case as to why he should not be merely an afterthought in the Men's 100 meters.
2004 Olympic Men's 400 Meter Champion Jeremy Wariner is Excited to Get Closer to the First Round
One month after losing to fellow American LaShawn Merritt in the US Olympic trials in July, two-time Olympic and World Champion 400 meter runner Jeremy Wariner talks about Merritt, his mental preparations for the event and how he plans to defend the 400m gold medal he won in Athens.
Olympic 200 meter Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown explains that Allyson Felix will be her main rival for the Olympic crown but also that everybody who makes it to the final has a good chance of winning.
American 100 Meter Sprinter Darvis Patton: "Usain Bolt is a Freak of Nature"
America's Darvis Patton shares his thoughts on his chances of medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics ahead of the 100 meter final on August 16. His expected competitors for the gold medal are World Champion Tyson Gay, former world record holder Asafa Powell and Jamaica's Usain Bolt, who Patton has described as a "freak of nature".
American Pole Vaulter Jennifer Stuczynski: "I Will Clear the Same Heights as Yelena Isinbayeva"
America's Jennifer Stuczynski says it's only a matter of time before she is clearing the same heights as the Olympic and World Record holder Yelena Isinbayeva of Russia.
Olympic Record Breaking Britta Steffen: 'I Swam With my Eyes Closed'
100 Meters Sprinter Asafa Powell Looks to be Peaking Just in Time
With 3 consecutive victories on the Grand Prix Circuit in the Men's 100 meters, Asafa Powell appears to have emerged as the favorite to win the Men's 100 meters at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
French Cyclist Jeannie Longo Competing in Her 7th Olympics
For French Cyclist Jeannie Longo the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics will be her seventh time competing in the Olympics. Even though she's almost a half-century old (born October 31, 1958), Longo is still setting her sights high.
Roger Federer Aiming for Gold in Olympics Tennis
Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has lost his world number one ranking but is gunning for Gold in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics tennis championship. As one of Switzerland's main medal hopes, he will be carrying his nation's flag during the opening ceremony on Friday.
Ian Thorpe, Australia, Mens Swimming
Britta Steffen, Germany, Women's Swimming
Martyn Rooney, Great Britain, Men's 400 Meters
The World's Fastest Men Speak Out Ahead of the Aviva London Grand Prix
Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Javelin Defending Olympics Champion Andreas Thorkildson
Norwegian Olympic javelin gold medalist Andreas Thorkildson says that in addition to training hard, luck will play a big part in preserving his title in Beijing in August
Beijing Summer Olympics Men's Triple Jump Favorite Nelson Evora
Triple Jump Favorite Nelson Evora of Portugal discusses his standing as the favorite in the Men's Triple Jump at this summer's Olympics
Games to Set New Standard for Anti-Doping Efforts
The anti-doping effort at the Beijing Summer Games will be more extensive than ever, says the International Olympic Committee (IOC). More than 4,500 tests will be administered, amounting to 25 percent more than those conducted in the 2004 Games in Athens and 90 percent more than the number of tests in Sydney in 2000.
Team USA Track and Field Roster Set for Beijing
An experienced American team featuring 15 Olympic medalists, 31 World Outdoor Championships medalists and 11 individual outdoor American record holders will represent the United States in track & field competition at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Yelena Isinbayeva Ready to Beat Her Pole Vault World Record in Beijing
Yelena Isinbayeva is considered the favorite for the upcoming Beijing Olympics (August 8 - 24). She won the 2004 Olympic Gold Medal with a new World Record (then 4.91 m). On July 22, 2005, Yelena Isinbayeva became the first female pole vaulter to clear 5.00 metres.
NBC to Provide Unprecedented Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics
NBC Universal, broadcasting its record 11th Olympics, will present an unprecedented 3,600 hours of Beijing Olympic Games coverage, the most ambitious single media project in history.
Sprinter Tyson Gay Shares His Expectations for the Beijing Olympics
American sprinter Tyson Gay recently made headlines for his 9.68-second win in the 100-meter dash during the Olympic trials (June 29, 2008). Tyson Gay is considered one of the favorite contenders for the upcoming Beijing Olympics (August 8 - 24).
100-Meter Record Holder, Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt, Prepares for Beijing Olympics
Since establishing the world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Reebok Grand Prix on May 31, 2008, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt is one of the most eagerly-awaited athletes of the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
Having made Olympic history, Great Britain's cycling star Chris Hoy said he felt like he was in a dream. Chris Hoy became the first British athlete in 100 years to win three gold medals in a single Olympics. During the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, Chris Hoy won gold medals in the men's sprint, the team sprint and the Keirin event.
OLYMPICS
The "Olympic Program" is the Program of sports, disciplines and events decided by the IOC for the Games of the Olympiad and the Olympic Winter Games. The Games of the Olympiad must contain at least fifteen Olympic sports. No such minimum exists for the Olympic Winter Games, which are reserved for sports practiced on snow or ice.
To be included in the Program for the Olympic Games, an Olympic sport or discipline must fulfill the following criteria: for the Games of the Olympiad, only sports/disciplines widely practiced by men in at least 75 countries and on four continents, and by women in at least 40 countries and on three continents may be included; for the Olympic Winter Games, only sports/disciplines widely practiced in at least 25 countries and on three continents may be included.
Source: IOC