University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Olympic Triathlon
Do you think the triathlon will be won by someone who is very strong in one event and average in the other two, or someone who is strong in all three disciplines? This activity challenges students to analyse real-life data and use their...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Badminton
This resource provides information about the sport of badminton, and the competition surrounding it.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Volleyball
This animation shows example moves in a volleyball match (the serve, block, dig) the dimensions of a volleyball court, and explains how points are scored.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Wrestling: Greco Roman
This presentation shows various wrestling moves, the parts of the wrestling mat, and how a wrestling match is scored.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Cycling Bmx
Learn about different types of bikes for various cycling events (the cycling track events, the off-road cycling events) through colorful drawings, animations, and simple descriptions. Also, learn the difference between women's events and...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Rowing
Learn about the rowing lanes, the two types of boats, the coxswain and more. This presentation shows how a rowing competition starts and ends, and what kind of moves are involved through colorful animations.
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Table Tennis
This colorful presentation names the parts of the table tennis playing area, the table and net, and the bat (also known as the paddle), and provides animated example moves and more. Learn about different table tennis grips, how points...
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Treasuries
This site from the Tufts University provides a discussion of the Treasuries, public works built in the classical period of ancient Greece. Tells what they were used for and how they were constructed.
Other
Pearson Education: Alpine Skiing
Lesson plans and links to educational resources on the Winter Olympic sport of alpine skiing.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
Other
Pearson Education: Athletic Code of Conduct: Snowboarding
In this activity, students will analyze the rules of snowboarding as established by the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) in order to help them develop an athletic code of conduct for elementary school students. This code of...
The Washington Post
Washingtonpost: Speedskating
Browse guides to both long- and short-track speedskating. With history, lists of medal-winners and an overview of the sport.
Archaeological Institute of America
The Ancient Olympics: Winning at Olympia
New studies challenge traditional notions about Greek Athletes and why they competed.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: What's the Point of Squash?
Squash isn't an Olympic sport (yet!) but it has an interesting scoring system. If you reach 8-all in a game of squash, when should you decide to play to 9 points rather than 10? This activity is a starting point for mathematical...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Making a Racket: The Science of Tennis
As London is heading for the 2012 Olympics, it's not just athletes who are gearing up for action. Engineers, too, are working hard to produce the cutting-edge sporting equipment that guarantees record performances. If you're a tennis...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Who's the Best?
Can you use data from the 2008 Beijing Olympics medal tables to decide which country has the most naturally athletic population? This data-handling activity encourages mathematical investigation and discussion and is designed to be...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Gertrude Ederle, First Woman to Swim the English Channel
This resource provides information about Gertrude Ederle.
Other
Arup: National Aquatics Center (Water Cube)
A description and facts about the award winning Water Cube, the aquatics center built for the Beijing Summer Olympics in 2008. It also includes a six-photo gallery of the center.
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.
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.
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.
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