tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62912024351261263192024-09-14T05:03:07.784-07:00Olympics is the world's venue where the true spirit of humanity is manifested. The bonhomie, sportsman spirit of the participants from all over the world and the reverberating enthusiasm of the spectators are the hall marks of the Olympics. Here you may find the news, views and pulse of Olympics as it unfolds.Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-84874211315121161722016-07-13T10:58:00.000-07:002016-07-13T10:58:29.142-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /><div class="getty embed image" style="background-color:#fff;display:inline-block;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#a7a7a7;font-size:11px;width:100%;max-width:338px;"><div style="padding:0;margin:0;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/544555814" target="_blank" style="color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;">Embed from Getty Images</a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;position:relative;height:0;padding:131.707317% 0 0 0;width:100%;"><iframe src="//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/544555814?et=NecN9IhBTQ9m4DyUlDihxQ&viewMoreLink=off&sig=3onVomap6L0lP7-gDvZF28AiT5O2K7TMY0PAy36Vq9g=&caption=true" width="338" height="445" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="display:inline-block;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;margin:0;"></iframe></div><p style="margin:0;"></p></div></div> Chaunte Lowe assured her presence in the Rio Olympics with a win in the US Olympics Trials. Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-80312290868279857742016-07-13T10:24:00.000-07:002016-07-13T10:24:18.652-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="getty embed image" style="background-color: white; display: inline-block; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot;, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; max-width: 445px; width: 100%;"> <div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/544258720" style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: none; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a></div> <div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 66.6667% 0px 0px; position: relative; width: 100%;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="297" scrolling="no" src="//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/544258720?et=rQ_Y_EB9Sadx0HCNZOZVhg&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=377WK0pMhBYAps6BbnITtSSrynuxTnEknZzpEC4Up2g=&amp;caption=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 100%; left: 0; margin: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" width="445"></iframe></div> <div style="margin: 0px;"> </div> Kelsey Card excelled in the discus to get an entry in the US Olympics Squad for Rio Olympics. She was very impressive in her performance in the discus throw event at the US Olympic Trials, 2016. </div> </div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-66942571430346846992016-07-13T09:39:00.000-07:002016-07-13T09:39:06.340-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="getty embed image" style="background-color: white; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; max-width: 216px; width: 100%;"> <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> <div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/544500858" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a></div> </div> <div style="height: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 137.182448% 0 0 0; position: relative; width: 100%;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="297" scrolling="no" src="//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/544500858?et=fu_bl3b3To90wlnyV0eR3A&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=jz0eJJdlNRlIqWHBBwoQSZojME2Ss8bp1WxeTb3kq0c=" style="display: inline-block; height: 100%; left: 0px; margin: 0px; position: absolute; text-align: center; top: 0px; width: 100%;" width="216"></iframe></div> <div style="margin: 0;"> </div> </div> <br /> Blake Pieroni qualifies for the Rio Olympics from the US Olympic Trials, 2016. He showcased his career best performance in the&nbsp;men's 100 freestyle finals in the &nbsp;Olympic Trials. Pieroni will be an integral part of the&nbsp;Team USA's 4x100 relay swimming in the Rio Olympics, 2016.</div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-51453653993375542182016-07-13T09:17:00.000-07:002016-07-13T09:17:25.588-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> A gritty performance in the United States Track and Field Olympic Trials by&nbsp;Marquis Dend awards him a berth in the US Long Jump team to participate in the Rio Olympics, 2016.</div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-29205196188465702422016-07-04T16:14:00.000-07:002016-07-04T16:19:14.565-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <div class="getty embed image" style="background-color: white; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; max-width: 445px; width: 100%;"> <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/544258690" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a></div> <div style="height: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 66.161616% 0 0 0; position: relative; width: 100%;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="294" scrolling="no" src="//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/544258690?et=WRYTv04sTHh7YafukDEitw&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=51Aud2GjGKeVAlgSZjOZ5QZg9vSW3AgnamsOXMk_lSU=&amp;caption=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 100%; left: 0; margin: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" width="445"></iframe></div> <div style="margin: 0;"> </div> </div> <br /> Brittney Reese qualifies for summer Olympics, Long Jump, by jumping an amazing distance of&nbsp;23-11 3/4ft in the finals in the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon. (July, 2nd, 2016).&nbsp;</div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-51440725691862703952016-07-02T21:13:00.000-07:002016-07-03T02:11:39.891-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <div class="getty embed image" style="background-color: white; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-family: &quot;helvetica neue&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;arial&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; max-width: 445px; width: 100%;"> <div style="margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left;"> <a href="http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/532086434" style="border: none; color: #a7a7a7; display: inline-block; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Embed from Getty Images</a></div> <div style="height: 0; overflow: hidden; padding: 66.666667% 0 0 0; position: relative; width: 100%;"> <iframe frameborder="0" height="297" scrolling="no" src="//embed.gettyimages.com/embed/532086434?et=duQl0T0BTr1ODckBHurRow&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=l_FfO6ZmBfAp9MLlF9sqkVo1hWCHFpLP3bM_CQgKE0Q=&amp;caption=true" style="display: inline-block; height: 100%; left: 0; margin: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" width="445"></iframe></div> <div style="margin: 0;"> </div> </div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> <br /> <br /> Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has withdrawn from Jamaica's Olympic trials due to injury woes. A suspected hamstring injury puts his chances of participation in Rio Olympics on doubt.<br /> <br /></div> </div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-74386718985073271572016-07-02T17:36:00.000-07:002016-07-02T17:36:47.798-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> People allover the world are geared up for Rio Olympics. All the dark clouds are expected to vanish once the games are started. Though there are a few concerns over strains of Zika virus in the Brazil population and financial instability of the Rio's local administration, the indomitable human spirit that is often showcased in the Olympics over the years will sure invigorate a new energy whole over the world. The much awaited celebration of humanity will be held at Rio, Brazil from August 5th to 21st, 2016.</div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6291202435126126319.post-74652357684023448662008-08-01T19:21:00.000-07:002016-07-02T07:29:27.111-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> This blog will act like a center of information for the Great Olympics; its history,great athletes and a lot of interesting snippets on Olympics.</div> Rayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290319512227966508noreply@blogger.com0