Author: rokur
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Ramadan a challenge for Muslims at London 2012
It so happens that these Olympic Games coincide with the Muslim month of Ramadan, which means that all able-bodied Muslims are expected to fast from sunrise to sunset, unless they have a valid reason no to, for example those that are traveling, sick or facing health risks. Apparently the biggest problem will not be fasting…
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The London Philharmonic Orchestra recorded all 205 anthems in 50 hours
Old news, maybe, but the London Philharmonics managed to record all 205 national anthems of the London 2012 Olympics in just 50 hours over six days at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. That is about 15 minutes per song, arranged and rearranged to last 1 minute, to be ready for the 100 team welcome ceremonies…
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Today is one year since this day
Alexander Dale Oen posting 59.37 in the 100 breaststroke semifinal at Shanghai 2011, en route to become Norway’s first World champion in swimming.
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FINA on Shoulder Injury Prevention
Really nice, informative video from the FINA Sports Medicine Committee (SMC), illustrating exercises to strengthen the areas that stabilize the shoulder joint: The core muscles, the rotator cuff and the shoulder muscles.
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Female MMA champion Ronda Rousey is no fan of Phelps
Yeah, she is obviously so much better, read for instance the New York Post. The female MMA champion took some serious swings at swimming superstar Michael Phelps for his snobby behavior at the 2008 Beijing Olympics where Rousey competed for the United States in judo.
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London 2012 security might soar to £59,000 per athlete
That is about US$91,500. Incredible numbers, but Athens 2004 security ended up costing £90,000 per athlete, so it might actually be a bargain. There will be more British troops stationed in London than in Afghanistan, with police also stepping in after most G4S security guards fail to turn up for work. Read The Guardian It…
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CC photo #205: Boglárka Kapas on the Debrecen 2012 medal podium
Debrecen 2012 European Champion in the women’s 800 freestyle, Hungary’s Boglárka Kapas in 8:26.49 (see result list here). Hungary also took bronze with Eva Risztov posting 8:27.87, szép volt lányok!.