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Bob Beamon, 1968 Olympics
This site provides information about the Olympic Gold Medalist long jumper Robert Beamon when he shattered the world record.
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Berlin Olympic Stadium
Panoramic view of the olympic stadium of Berlin during the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics
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Wikipedia: Featured Image: Montreal Olympic Stadium
An image of the Montreal Olympic stadium.
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1960 Us Olympic Hockey Team
Read about "U.S. hockey's original golden boys." This article overviews the game in which 1960 team won Olympic gold despite being "overwhelming underdogs."
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Royal Society of Chemistry: Olympic Torch
The Olympic torch takes a journey every two years.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Olympics
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Olympics."
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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Clisthenes in the Olympic Games
Clisthenes, also known as the Father of Athenian democracy, is depicted competing in a chariot race in the Olympic games.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Olympic Swimming Pool Diagram
This olympic swimming pool diagram features all the important lane markings and dimensions that are used when creating a swimming facility for competitions. Markings include starting platforms, lanes, backstroke turn indicators, and a...
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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.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: For Refugee Team, Just Being in Rio Is Like Winning Gold
An historical Olympic team made up of athletes who are refugees from countries they've fled is featured in this NPR report. Listen to the report or read some of the transcripts of the story.
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Women in History: Wilma Rudolph
Lakewood Public Library presents "Living vignettes of notable women from U.S. history," including this biographical sketch of Olympic champion Wilma Rudolph. Features include a list of awards and links to other resources for further...
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.
The Washington Post
Washingtonpost: Sport by Sport: Speedskating
Speedskating recap from the 1998 Olympics in Nagano.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Wilma Rudolph
Track star Wilma Rudolph overcame several childhood illness to become, in 1960, the first American woman to win 3 Olympic gold medals. Use this resource to learn more about the awards and recognition this amazing athlete earned.
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Major Taylor Assoc.: Edwin Moses Biography
This site presents a detailed biography of the life and career of track star Edwin Moses, including information about his Olympic triumps and career highlights.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Water: A Never Ending Story
Students carry out a number of activities that demonstrate the concepts of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and soil moisture and runoff. Then students construct a terrarium as a way to observe the water cycle. Immediately...
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