2012 Olympic Games Thoughts
A few thoughts on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. I didn’t do daily recaps this time, but I did watch a fair amount of it and have my fair share of opinions on a few aspects of the experience.
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What Are Olympic Medals Worth?
As we head into the Games of the XXX Olympiad of the modern era in London, the value of Olympic medals is certainly one with many answers.
Read more...Jacques Rogge’s IOC No Advocate For Women Athletes
His gender and regional biases have been (sadly) increasingly apparent over the years. Jacques Rogge’s IOC no advocate for women athletes – USATODAY.com.
Read more...Nix Women’s Hockey? Jacques Rogge Sounds Sexist
Actually, with a resume of softball- and women’s ski-jump- nixing, he’s acting sexist, too. There are many lopsided sports in the Olympics, …
Read more...Rec’ing On…Beijing Olympics – Final Thoughts
When the torch is extinguished at the end of an Olympic Games, I’m always driven to pause and reflect on what the …
Read more...Whither Olympic Softball?
Ever since the IOC (International Olympic Committee) announced that softball (and baseball) would not be contested in the 2012 London Olympics, I’ve …
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