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Encyclopedia Britannica: Leon Spinks
Biographical sketch of American boxer Leon Spinks, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and was the world heavyweight champion in 1978. He and Michael Spinks became the first brothers to win gold medals in the same sport at the same...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Russell
Biographical information on Bill Russell, an American basketball player who was the first outstanding defensive center in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the sport's greatest icons.
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Athens 2004 Olympic Games
Content includes an interactive map of the games with photographs of individual venues, schedule of events, Olympic history, and guide to Athens.
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Stadt Augsburg
Entirely different by way of scope and detail from its "English counterpart," which is but a small section of the larger whole, this site provides a wealth of information about all aspects of city life--from government to school to...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Venus Williams
Learn about the life of Venus Williams, African-American tennis player who, along with her sister Serena, redefined the sport with her strength and superb athleticism.
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British Kendo Association
This site provides information about the history of Kendo. It includes news about recent tournaments in England and shows how the sport has grown in popularity.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie White
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie White, an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the history of the sport. In his 15-year National Football League...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Gene Lipscomb
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Gene Lipscomb, an American gridiron football player and larger-than-life "character" whose exploits helped make professional football the most popular sport in the United States during the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Marion Motley
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Marion Motley, an African American gridiron football player who helped desegregate professional football in the 1940s during a career that earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Michael Spinks
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Michael Spinks, an American boxer who was both the light heavyweight (1981-85) and heavyweight (1985-88) world champion and an Olympic gold medalist (1976). He and Leon Spinks became the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Wayne Embry
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Wayne Embry, an American professional basketball player and the first African-American to serve as the general manager of a professional sports franchise.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Short Track Speed Skating
Here is a concise article on short track speed skating which includes great illustrations of the short track (it shows how it differs from the long track), the "glide stride" used by skaters, and the skates worn by competitors. Watch a...
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Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
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Famous Personages in Japan
This site includes information about a number of famous people in Japan. Designed by a Japanese college to help people learn about modern Japan.
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International Luge Federation
This is a thorough resource on the luge. Read news associated with the sport, check out information on events, rules, and tracks, and more. Introduce yourself to the history of the luge and get to know the sport's current athletes.
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World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands
Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes: geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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Teacher Oz: Texas Today
A collection of Texas history topics including education, fine arts, sports teams, amusement parks, food, and travel and tourism.
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Ofxam: Welcome to Spain (Guidebook and Virtual Tour)
Developed in 2000-2001 to explore and celebrate the lives of people living in eight countries that lie along the prime meridian, this "welcome to Spain" guidebook and tour includes sections on Spain's history, geography, environment,...
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Stadt Koln
A great web site, the official site of the city of Koln (Cologne) contains a wealth of information about the city: facts and figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity--not to...
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Stuttgart
This resource provides information about the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity.
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Korean Taekwondo Association
In Korean. This organization promotes the sport of Taekwondo in the the country of Korea. This site includes a timeline of the history of this organization, an event calendar, encyclopedia of Taekwondo, and a gallery.
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Office of Tourism: Aix en Provence
A very nice site: photo visit and links to several maps,weather information, practical information and basic history; a more in-depth look at the products, traditions, and symbols of the town such as Cezanne and Mount saint Victoire;...
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Nurnberg Online
Bilingual site with information about the city, facts & figures, its history, culture, geography, economy, sights, tourism, sports, and free time activity.
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Office De Tourisme Aix en Provence
A very useful site for beginning French students: photo visit and links to maps,practical information and basic history accessible to early beginners(Presentation); a more in-depth look at the products, traditions, and symbols of the...
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