Category: Competition
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The Olympic Ticket Scalper featuring Ryan Lochte
»Turning 2 first round badminton tickets into 4 final round swimming tickets is called ‘flipping the birdie’« :-) See Funny or Die The Olympic Ticket Scalper with Patrick Stewart, Ryan Lochte, Simon Pegg & Maisie Williams from Patrick Stewart
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CC photo 223: Eva Risztov being congratulated at Debrecen 2012
Hungary’s Eva Risztov silver medalist in the women’s 1500 freestyle at the Debrecen 2012 European Swimming Championships. Now also Olympic champion in the women’s 10K Marathon :-)
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Is IOC violating the fundamental rights of athletes, humans ?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake has fallen foul of the Olympic branding police after he wore his own (Richard Mille) wristwatch during his silver medal run. 800-meter track hopeful Nick Symmonds is forced to cover up a temporary tattoo on his left arm bearing the Twitter handle of one of his…
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OMEGA – A Journey With Time
One of the challenges facing OMEGA at each edition of the Olympic Games is the transport of some 400 tons of equipment from Switzerland to the host city. This video, with narration by OMEGA Timing Board Member Peter Hürzeler, follows the timekeeping devices and dedicated scoreboards as they are moved by road, rail and sea…
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Olympic swimmers have plenty of superstitions
The Olympics is the biggest stage in the world and every athlete has their superstitions — the things they do before every race or event. Featuring Cullen Jones, David Marsh, Michael Phelps, Davis Tarwater, Nick Thoman, Micah Lawrence, Brendan Hansen. Read wcnc.com
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Games Grabs – Ross Lewis talks to Eamon Sullivan
Eamon Sullivan talks about the plight of Aussie swim team.
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Michael Phelps Can’t Thank You Enough!
Your support has been key to the success of 22-time Olympic medalist and Team Visa swimmer Michael Phelps! Watch Michael’s heartfelt thank you to his fans.
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CC photo #222: The Budapest 2010 Competition Pool
People getting ready for the first day of the Budapest 2010 Europeans Swimming Championships.