Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Florence Griffith Joyner
This entry profiles the late Florence Griffith Joyner (1959-1998), affectionately known simply as FloJo, the track athlete who won gold and silver medals at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: The First Marathon
Read along and listen to an animated story about the first marathon ran in ancient Greece and the first marathon run in the Olympic Games.
Other
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.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pair Skating
Do you know the elements in the pair skating competition? Do you know which elements are illegal in the Olympic games? Read this article and find out.
Mex Connect
Mex Connect: Upsurge and Massacre in Mexico, 1968
This three-part investigation into the 1968 student massacre in Mexico city prior to the Olympic Games gives insight into their protest movement, the events of the Sad Night, and the lasting effects of the violence 30 years after the...
A&E Television
History.com: 2021 Events
2021 is nearly history. Take a look back at a year that saw political turmoil, the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, an unusual Olympic Games, devastating natural disasters, advances in space exploration and more.
Other
Pocantico Hills School: Winter Olympics for Kids
Originally created in 2001 by a fourth-grade class, "Winter Olympics for Kids" is updated every time the Winter Olympics comes around. View a very simple slideshow on the origins of the Winter Games, read about the events that takes...
Curated OER
Australian Boat Sailing, Soling Class, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 24 Sep 2000
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
Curated OER
2000 Sydney Olympic Games Torch With Sydney Harbour Bridge, 23 March 1999
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
Curated OER
Badminton, Men's Doubles Semi Final, Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, 20 Sept 2000
A broad selection of images featuring Australians and the Olympics can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
Curated OER
Tufts University: Ancient Olympic Events
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a brief summary of the ancient Olympic games and who was allowed to participate.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Cards
Play our sporty card game with 24 cards featuring information about Olympic athletes past and present. This game is aimed at primary school pupils at Key Stages 1 and 2.
Read Works
Read Works: My Life Hasn't Changed
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ann Thompson, a junior skier preparing for the Olympics, who became a Paralympic athlete after a skiing accident. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Handball
This presentation shows a handball court, goal, and ball, as well as the player positioning, game rules, and player moves.
Wikimedia
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.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Olympic Rings
This is an image of the Olympic Rings, the symbol of the winter and summer Olympic Games.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: Don't Let Asthma Keep You Out of the Game
Learn about athletes who didn't let their asthma get in the way of going to the Olympics and about the types of sports best for asthma patients. This website includes links to information on "Famous people who have asthma," as well as...
Tufts University
Tufts University: Pentathlon
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a description of the five games involved in the ancient Olympic Pentathlon and the rules.
Tufts University
Tufts University: Pankration
This site from Tufts University presents this ancient game that was a combination of wrestling and boxing, including its origin, equipment, and rules. Describes as the characteristics of a good pankratist.
Other
Gymmedia Online/gymnastics
Bilingual site that is available in either English or German. Up-to-date news about events in the world of gymnastics. News on preparations for the upcoming Olympic games, and information on different types of gymnastics.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Metric Olympic Games (Intermediate)
This activity can be used to introduce the metric system to students.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Spitz Lived Up to Enormous Expectations
Read an article tracing the swimmer's path to multiple Olympic gold medal. Also details the tragic events of the '72 Games.
Other
Lil'wat Nation: Welcome to the Lil'wat Nation
Get a glimpse into the Lil'wat Nation, one of the four First Nations groups helping to host the Vancouver Olympics. Touching archival photographs blend with present day ones to reveal an excellent view of the people and their world.
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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