1948 Due to its international status as aggressors of World War II, Germany and Japan were excluded from the London Olympic Games. 1956 International boycotts in the Melbourne Summer Olympics.While Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon withdrew to protest the Israeli-led invasion of the Suez Canal, three European nations —Holland, Liechtenstein, Spain,and Switzerland— also boycotted the Games ...
In 1984 my husband and I attended the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Olympics, held in Los Angeles California. That was the year of the Soviet led boycott, Sam the Olympic Eagle, and John Moffet’s injury during the 100-meter breast-stroke. During the Olympic trials Moffet set a world record for the 100-meter breast-stroke. Many felt ...
The most famous Olympic athletes are always going to be the ones who use a kill-or-be-killed mindset to make the most of their God-given ability. They accept a performance that is nothing less than perfect in the quest for Olympic gold. But often the best Olympic moments are the ones where athletes care less about ...
Mascots have become synonymous with sports. Who doesn’t love cheering along with the quirky character that is representative of your favorite team? Mascots add a sense of fun and excitement, in addition to being a unifying cultural symbol that fans from all backgrounds can enjoy. For the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britons have ...
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