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News
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Around the Rings (ATR): The Business of the Olympics 
 News and forums about the Olympic Games in 2006 (Torino, Italy), 2008 (Beijing), Vancouver (2010), and London (2012), as well as information about host bidding for the future games. The site also includes news and links about the international and national Olympic committees and related matters. http://www.aroundtherings.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Feb 22, 2007 Federation of Gay Games
The federation organizes this quadrennial sporting event for lesbian and gay athletes, modeling it after the Olympics. The site features news and information about upcoming games and an overview of past games back to the 1982 Gay Games I. Some material in several European languages. http://www.gaygames.com/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Sports, The Olympic Games Last updated Sep 9, 2009 FINA: Federation Internationale de Natation
This organization is the international governing body for the aquatic sports of "water polo, swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, and open water swimming." The site features FINA rules and regulations, doping news, information about international events (including the Olympics), brief biographies of swimming and diving participants, records and rankings, lists of FINA officials, and related information. Some material available in French. http://www.fina.org/ Topics: Sports, The Olympic Games Last updated May 11, 2004 Links to the News: Olympics Past and Present
A list of links to Web resources on the Olympic Games. Organized chronologically. From the Poynter Institute, a school for journalists. http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=49&aid=1136 Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jan 18, 2006 London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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 London will transform one of the city's most underdeveloped areas into a model for sustainable urban development, building inner city communities linked to sport, the environment and health." http://www.london2012.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Issues, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Aug 13, 2007 The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008
Information about the Beijing summer Olympic Games scheduled for 2008. Features an overview of the sporting events and the sports venues, information about the local Olympic committee, and ongoing news. Also includes images. In English, French, and Chinese. http://en.beijing2008.cn/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jul 27, 2008 SkateWeb: The Figure Skating Page
A large directory of links to news, competitions and other events, individual skaters' pages, a FAQ, skating federations and associations, results of Olympics and World Championships, and newsgroups for ice, roller, and inline skating. From a skating fan. http://www.frogsonice.com/skateweb/. Topics: Sports, The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Competitions, Winter Sports Last updated Jun 5, 2004 Torino 2006
Information about the Torino, Italy, Olympic Winter Games held February 10-26, 2006. Features information about the athletes and teams, ceremonies, and facilities, as well as photos. In English, French, and Italian. http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/home/index.html Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Sep 5, 2006 USA Swimming
The official site of the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States. Teams, clubs, standards, events, records, Olympics, links, rules, latest news, and more. The sections for parents of young swimmers and for coaches include nutrition, safety, psychological and physical development, and training. http://www.usaswimming.org/ Topics: Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Competitions Last updated Jan 9, 2006 Vancouver 2010
"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 English and French. http://www.vancouver2010.com/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jan 19, 2009 World Olympians Association (WOA)
This group, made up of national Olympic associations, "is an independent, global organization representing all Olympians. The WOA was founded to involve the nearly 100,000 Olympians around the world in the activities of the Olympic Movement." The site features brief information about Olympic sports, news, the organization newsletter, and links to national organizations and related sites. Note: Portions of this site are under development. http://www.woaolympians.com/ Topics: Notable People, Sports, The Olympic Games Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Yahoo! Sports Directory: Olympic Games
A directory of links to organizational and commercial sites about the Olympics, news, summer and winter sports, and history. http://dir.yahoo.com/Recreation/Sports/Events/International_Games/Olympic_Games/ Topics: The Olympic Games, The Olympic Games: Past, Present, Future Last updated Jun 14, 2004 |
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