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.
Other
Snowboarding.com
A great site for the snowboarding enthusiast, and for those familiarizing themselves with the sport. Check out latest news, bios on snowboarders, and results from the latest snowboarding competitions.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Jimmy Carter: Foreign Affairs
Information on President Carter's foreign affairs including his work with human rights, negotiating control of the Panama Canal, and negotiating peace in the Middle East, all despite his poor image in the media.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Global Popular Culture
This unit embraces the development of popular culture, more widespread than ever, due to globalization.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Domes
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
Other
Usa Swimming: Club Profiles
This resource contains profiles and magazine articles about numerous swimming clubs throughout the United States.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Virtual Tours of National Parks
Excellent site to discover the National Parks from the convenience of your computer. Click on each park for a virtual tour, many in 3D, many offering historic photos. Dig deep into our national geologic story.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Sports
Extensive information about the history and present state of both amateur and professional sports in Texas, including the 'Negro Leagues' professional baseball.
CNN
Cnn: Former Mexican President Sheds Light on 1968 Massacre
This CNN article quotes Luis Echeverria, former Mexican president, as he breaks the government silence concerning the 1968 massacre of protesting students at Tlateloco Square.
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
Tufts University: Ancient Olympic Events
This site, which is provided for by Tufts University, gives a brief summary of the ancient Olympic games and who was allowed to participate.
Curated OER
Perseus Digital Library: Ancient Olympic Events: Boxing
A description, with primary source illustrations, of how boxing was done in the ancient Greek Olympics.
Curated OER
2012 London Olympic Stadium
Get a first hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.
Curated OER
2012 London Olympic Stadium
Get a first hand look at the new London Olympic Stadium being planned for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Includes facts, an image, and a timeline for construction.
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.
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.
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.
Curated OER
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.
Other popular searches
- Hour of the Olympics
- History of the Olympics
- Boycott the Beijing Olympics
- Ancient the Olympics
- Symbols of the Olympics
- Story of the Olympics
- Events in the Winter Olympics
- Geography, the Olympics
- Math and the Olympics
- Hosting the Olympics
- Geography and the Olympics
- The Olympics Beijing