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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
Ed Gate: Gateway to the Summer Games
EdGate offers a comprehensive overview of the Summer Olympics of 2004. Content includes detailed information about Athens, featured sports, and Olympic facts. Cross-curricular Olympic-themed lessons plans are also available.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Intro to Engineering
Students are introduced to the basic principles behind engineering and the types of engineering while learning about a popular topic - the Olympics. The involvement of engineering in modern sports is amazing and pervasive. Students learn...
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66
This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.
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.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Rudolph Ran and the World Went Wild
This site has an ESPN article about Wilma Rudolph (1940-1994 CE) featuring several quotes from her about her childhood and the impact of her Olympic career on other athletes. Links in the sidebar also takes you to additional material on...
BBC
Bbc: Greek
Learn about the lasting impact Ancient Greece had in our world. Gather information about the Olympics, the first Democracy, and other notable cultural developments in this easy to use website.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Dorothy Hamill
Biography of Olympic champion skater, Dorothy Hamill, provides an overivew of Hamill's life and her evolution on ice. Students can view photos, listen to interviews and read about Hamill's life and career.
Other
The Official Web Site of Usa Baseball
Official site for USA Baseball including the Olympic team. It offers a variety of information and links to other information resources.
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.
Other
Usa Swimming: History: Swimming From the Beginning
This document provides a history of swimming. Content discussed includes the origins of the crawl, dog stroke, backstroke, and breaststroke, how the American Indians influenced the art of swimming, the first swimming competitions, the...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Girls Changing History Alice Coachman
A biographical view of Alice Coachman who was the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in 1948.
United Nations
Unesco: Archaeological Site of Olympia
This World Heritage website features Olympia, the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. Found here are a description, links, a map, documentation, and photos of its many archaeological treasures.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Wilma Rudolph
Wilma Rudolph relentlessly pursued her dreams of becoming an international track and field star and Olympic gold medal winner.
Tufts University
Perseus: The Greek City States and Religious Festivals
Discusses the difference between modern and ancient Greek Olympic games, and goes into depth about the religious festivals that took place. Additional links to related material.
Other
The Games at Olympia
Go back in time and discover the festivities that occurred during the 5 days of the ancient Olympics.
A&E Television
History.com: How Jim Thorpe Became America's First Multi Sport Star
Decades before Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders starred in baseball and football, Jim Thorpe was America's original multi-sport athlete. A two-time college football All-American and charter member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Thorpe...
Curated OER
2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium
Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium
Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium
Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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2004 Athens Olympic Stadium
Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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2004 Athens Olympic Stadium
Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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2004 Athens Olympic Stadium
Discover all the information you want to know about the 2004 Athens Olympic Stadium, home of the 2004 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.
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1996 Atlanta Olympic Stadium
Find all the information you want to know about the 2000 Sydney Olympic Stadium, home of the 2000 Summer Olympics. Includes interesting facts and details about the facility, history of the venue, and Olympic news.