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Wikipedia: Ski Jumping at the 2006 Winter Olympics
At this site learn how countries medaled in the ski jumping events at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Includes links to articles on individual athletes and events.
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Wikipedia: Speed Skating at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Who were the big winners in the 2006 Winter Olympics speed skating competitions? Find out here.
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Fox Sports: Olympics
Fox Sports provides a wealth of information about the the current Summer or Winter Olympic games.
Read Works
Read Works: Let the Games Begin!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the sports in the Winter Olympics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CNN
Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
The Washington Post
Washington Post: 70 Years, Many Magical Moments
A timeline of each Winter Olympics from 1924 to 1994. Each year is its own link which contains a brief outline and highlights of the games.
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Wikipedia: Nordic Combined at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Here are charts showing which countries thast earned medals at the 2006 Winter Olympics in the Nordic Combined events.
Curated OER
Winter Olympics: Alpine Skiing
Here is a brief article introducing you to alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics. Learn about the origins of skiing as well as the five events: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super G, and combined.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Turin 2006
Highlights of the Olympic games from Torin, 2006 includes information on the sports, the athletes, and news reports.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Figure Skating
This is a great introduction to one of the most-loved Winter Olympic sports, figure skating. Read a history of the sport and learn about the various figure skating events that take place during the Games. Also, check out a photo and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Tenley Albright, m.d.
Read about the life of Tenley Emma Albright, winner of a gold medal for figure skating at the 1956 Winter Olympics. She went on to become a surgeon after retiring from competition. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Wikipedia: Snowboarding at the 2006 Winter Olympics
See results for each of the snowboarding events at the 2006 Torino Games. Follow links to more information on the specific events: halfpipe, snowboard cross, and parallel giant slalom.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: The Science of the Olympic Winter Games
A 16-part video series from the partnership of NBC and the National Science Foundation, on the "physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games." Exciting and engaging videos give new meaning to...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Vancouver 2010
This is the official web site for the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. There is information about the athletes, the games and the medals won.
US Olympic Committee
Official Site of the u.s. Olympic Team
This is the U.S. Olympic Team homepage with information about Olympic games, trials, and athletes, and the like.
New York Times
New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...
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Nbc Olympics: Video, Schedules, and Results
Powered by up-to-date news from NBC sports, this website not only tracks events, profiles athletes, and shares behind-the-scenes commentary during the Olympic Games, but also offers a look pre- and post-Games happenings: trials,...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Fact Sheet: The Olympic Movement [Pdf]
From the International Olympic Committee. find fascinating facts on the performance and courage of noted athletes in this fact sheet. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
US Olympic Committee
United States Olympic Team
This is the official website of the United States Olympic Committee. Content ranges from full biographies of top Olympic athletes to detailed overviews of Olympic sports to the latest Olympic news, and so much more.
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Calgary Speed Skating Association
At this site from the Calgary Speed Skating Association you can find out about membership, equipment, coaching, and other speedskating information.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Bonnie Blair Is Special but She Doesn't Know It
Explore the career history and Olympic achievements of this US speedskating legend, Bonnie Blair.
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Pearson Education: Athletic Code of Conduct: Snowboarding
In this activity, students will analyze the rules of snowboarding as established by the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) in order to help them develop an athletic code of conduct for elementary school students. This code of...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The History of Olympic Bids
Whistler,B.C. ..host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games! This exhibit follows the history of Whistler and recognizes how previous unsuccessful Olympic bids worked to create this present day world tourist locale.
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