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Have you watched any of the Olympic events?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Aug 24

Have you been watching the Olympics? We hadn’t given much thought to it but once the games started, we did get a bit involved and have watched quite a bit. Australia has done well for the population we have but it’s great to see...

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Water, Water , Everywhere

Kandase @Kandae11 (57231) 28 Jul 24

My one disappointment with Friday's opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris was this. My favorite part of Olympic opening ceremonies is usually the march of over 100 teams entering the stadium in alphabetical order and led by...

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Mexican softball players threw their uniforms in the trash???

Michele @Aquitaine24 (12000) • San Jose, California 30 Jul 21

The players who represented Mexico in OLympic softball threw away their uniforms after coming in 4th place. Mind you, they were not favorites to medal in the Olympics. Being in the Olympics is a unique experience that athletes...

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Had you heard of Kobe Bryant? Are they covering his death where you live?

The Horse @TheHorse (238317) • Walnut Creek, California 27 Jan 20

Kobe Bryant was an American NBA basketball player who spent his entire 20 year career with a team called the Los Angeles Lakers. He won several championships with the Lakers, and is considered one of the best ever to play the...

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Re-hydrate your body by coconut water during this summer

Reena Upadhya @wildernessunlimited (38) 1 Jun 17

Coconut water instantly increases energy in the body as it is a rich source of carbohydrates and very well compensates for fluid loss. It is a best drink to quench thirst in summers and is also used after workout especially by...

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Student Athletes...

CaseyL @CaseyRoss9966 (4056) • United States 30 Mar 17

I have met a ton of different people from all different majors, religions, ethnicities, and most of from different sports teams while in college. The majority of the student-athletes I have met on campus are very friendly, you ask...

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No coffee available in the Olympic Village in Rio de Janiero?

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29410) • Eugene, Oregon 5 Aug 16

Can it be? An archer from Egypt says he searched the village for coffee, but none was available. Well, the athletes' village beverage sponsor is Coca Cola and they have plenty of sugary, caffeinated drinks along with some awful...

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Women sports viewers increasing

alienstar @alienstar (5144) • India 14 Jun 16

Naturally women are excelling in sports and people are getting attracted to watch more and more sports women in action. Olden days women were not that competitive as today as they were also not taking interest in any outdoor games...

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The “ Palarong Pambansa” Will Be Held Here

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90717) • Philippines 7 Apr 16

For my friends from other countries , “Palarong Pambansa “ is a national event here in the Philippines , where athletes from all over the Philippines , will be competing in different athletic games. It will be held here in...

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Dancing with the Stars Season 22

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 9 Mar 16

Here is the line-up of celebrities and their dancing partners for the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. Kim Fields (actress from Facts of Life and current on Real Housewives of Atlanta) dancing with Sasha Farber. Jodie...

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Do we glorify athletes too much in society?

valentinesdiner @valentinesdiner (1214) • United States 21 Mar 13

In the US pro athletes are honored, their opinions sought after and they are considered role models for children. 1. How about where you live? 2. Is this a good thing to glorify them?

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Oscar Pistorius - Blade Runner up on Murder Charges

lelin1123 @lelin1123 (15594) • Puerto Rico 14 Feb 13

This morning in South Africa Oscar Pistorius known as the Blade runner (due to being the first Double Amputee to compete in the London Olympics in 2012) has been arrested for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. What a...

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Paralympics

MandaLee @MandaLee (3804) • United States 30 Aug 12

I am enjoying watching the paralympics online. It is so inspiring to see athletes with disabilities competing and proudly representing their country. People with disabilities are just like everyone else, we just do things...

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Paralimpics Games

Matpunk85 @Matpunk85 (1066) • Italy 28 Aug 12

Today will starts the XIV Paralympics Games in London. These international competitions started officially in 1960 in Rome after the traditional Olympic Games, but already in 1948 doctor Ludwig Guttmann had organised some races...

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I am still PROUD of our Pinoy Olympians

Metatronik @Metatronik (6198) • Pasay, Philippines 19 Aug 12

As we are hoping and aiming our athletes for gold, unfortunately it didn’t happen even single medal for bronze nor silver. But then I am still so proud of our athletes especially for a fact that being Olympian is not very easy, it...

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athletes training at very young age

homeshoppers @homeshoppers (6166) • Philippines 11 Aug 12

I checked my facebook main page and one of my friend post this picture with a quotes "go for gold" with respect for china athletes though im not against China country nor people from China but is it true that some athletes in...

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Are you enjoying the Olympics? I AM!

nanajanet @nanajanet (4436) • United States 10 Aug 12

I am always glued to the tv, or taping it, if I am not there. I love the Olympics, and not just my country, but watching all of the amazing people, who work so hard and give up so much, just to try and be a part of it. I am...

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Gods of sport

didi13 @didi13 (2926) • Romania 5 Aug 12

We look at them as gods. Days Olympics show athletes in all their splendor, in all their wishes unparalleled greatness that has made ??him the best, strongest, most agile, fastest on the planet. The fact that everything they do...

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Best Health Tips

NailTech @NailTech (6874) • United States 4 Aug 12

We may not all be Olympians, but we might be able to learn good health practices from favorite athletes. This is a cool article. What's your best health tip? Mine is just to drink plenty of water...

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Names!!!What is your celebrity name?

Garavegeta @garavegeta (963) • Kochi, India 8 Jul 12

5)If you could have chosen your name(like wrestlers and actors),what would have been it? 2)What is the most common name in your place?Here its Arun,Vishnu and Krishnan.. Which Celebrity has the most catchy name,according to...

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