Source: Alec Greaney and Danielle Abreu ,nbcphiladelphia.com/, August 07, 2021 So how do Olympians earn money and how much? Securing a bid to the Olympics is, by design, no easy feat. More than 11,000 athletes were slated to compete Toyko, including over 600 from the United States. It’s an exclusive club, but for many of… Continue reading How Much Can Olympians Earn?
Tag: Olympics
De Grasse Wins Gold in 200-metre final
Source: sportsnet staff, sportsnet.ca, August 04, 2021 De Grasse has said it was the race of his life. Andre De Grasse has won gold in the men’s 200-metre final at the Tokyo Olympics, marking the first time a Canadian has won the event since 1928 and just the third time ever. With a personal best… Continue reading De Grasse Wins Gold in 200-metre final
What Were the First Olympic Sports?
While most of us are watching the Tokyo Olympics, have you ever wondered when the first games were and what sports they played? The ancient Olympic Games were initially a one-day event until 684 BC, when they were extended to three days. In the 5th century B.C., the Games were extended again to cover five… Continue reading What Were the First Olympic Sports?
De Grasse Wins Bronze in 100m
Source: Canadian Press, tsn.ca, August 1, 2021 De Grasse is Canada’s first male to climb the medal podium in this year’s Olympics. TOKYO — Canada’s Andre De Grasse has claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 100 metres for the second straight Olympics. The 26-year-old from Markham, Ont., overcame a rough start and raced to… Continue reading De Grasse Wins Bronze in 100m
Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Makes Controversial Olympic Debut
Source: Tom Parmenter, news.sky.com, August 1, 2021 Critics have argued that her inclusion is unfair on other competitors. New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has praised Olympics organisers for allowing her to compete in the Games ahead of her controversial debut in the 87kg category. Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an… Continue reading Transgender Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard Makes Controversial Olympic Debut
Canada Wins Bronze Medal in Women’s Pair Rowing at Olympics
Source: Canadian Press, sportsnet.ca, July 29, 2021 Canada’s women’s eight will race for a gold Friday. TOKYO — Canada has its first rowing medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Victoria’s Caileigh Filmer and Hillary Janssens of Surrey, B.C., took bronze on Thursday in the women’s pair with a time of six minutes 52.10 seconds. Read the… Continue reading Canada Wins Bronze Medal in Women’s Pair Rowing at Olympics
Biles Exits Olympics Over Mental Health Reasons
Source: Suzette Hackney, usatoday.com, July 28, 2021 Biles is helping young people realize that it’s OK to take care of themselves. U.S. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, adorned with bedazzled goats on her leotards, strut into competition with the pressure of living up to the GOAT acronym: the greatest of all time. Biles proved to be… Continue reading Biles Exits Olympics Over Mental Health Reasons
Men’s Olympic Triathlon Swimmers Experience False Start Due to Media Boat
Source: Mitch Phillips Reuters, globalnews.ca, July 27, 2021 After declaring an “invalid start” with no blame attached to any competitors, the race got underway safely around 10 minutes later. The men’s Olympic triathlon suffered a rare and embarrassing false start on Monday as half the field dived in while the others were blocked by a… Continue reading Men’s Olympic Triathlon Swimmers Experience False Start Due to Media Boat
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Opens Olympics
Source: Alexa Phillips, news.sky.com, July 23, 2021 The Games, largely without spectators are going ahead a year later than planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Japanese grand-slam winner carried the Olympic torch up the steps of the cauldron sat atop a peak inspired by Mount Fiji, with a sphere shaped like a flower with… Continue reading Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Opens Olympics
Small Alberta Town Sees First-Ever Olympian Head to Tokyo
Source: Danica Ferris, globalnews.ca, July 22, 2021 Wardley said she couldn’t be more grateful for all the people that have been cheering her on while she’s been accomplishing what’s been a lifelong goal. Storefronts have been plastered, viewing parties have been organized and the entire town of Vulcan, Alta., is all-in on its first-ever homegrown… Continue reading Small Alberta Town Sees First-Ever Olympian Head to Tokyo