TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OLYMPIC»
The term «Olympic» is very widely used and occupies the
7.702 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «OLYMPIC»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Olympic.
You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You don't boo me.
You go from Olympic wrestling into pro wrestling, and it's a very difficult transition, but if you make it, you can earn a great living while at the same time giving amateur wrestling a lot of exposure by being on TV every week. Fans know where you came from.
The two designs are completely different. The first is totally futuristic, the second is more classical. You can of course get very excited about doing something completely out of the ordinary, just like the Olympic stadium in its time. But each to his or her own taste.
If you can come to the Olympic Games and leave with a medal then that is alright.
My dream was always to win in the Olympic Games, but I never set that next goal, and I have realised now I need to set another goal.
I am actively campaigning for 'chest hair' to become an Olympic sport.
Competing in show jumping is a school of life. And it's one of the few Olympic sports where men and women are equal.
Getting the Games for London has been the fulfilment of a dream. It is one which I truly believe can change the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people for the better. But in the end, nothing can quite compare with winning your first Olympic gold medal.
As an Olympic champion gymnast, I have always stayed involved in my sport.
Any good broadcast, not just an Olympic broadcast, should have texture to it. It should have information, should have some history, should have something that's offbeat, quirky, humorous, and where called for it, should have journalism, and judiciously it should also have commentary. That's my ideal.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OLYMPIC»
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Olympic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Olympic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Investigates the role of politics in Olympic history, examines problems facing the Olympic movement, and speculates about its future
Christopher R. Hill, 1996
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Olympic Dreams: The Impact of Mega-events on Local Politics
Investigating local politics in three U.S. cities - Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Salt Lake City - as they vied for the role of Olympic host, this book provides a compelling narrative of the evolving political economy of modern mega-events.
Matthew Burbank, Gregory Andranovich, Charles H. Heying, 2001
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Olympic Event Organization
Olympic Event Organization is the first text to address a number of important questions in contemporary mega-event management: Which organizations are involved in the Olympic Movement and in what capacity?
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The Ancient
Olympic Games
For this revised edition, three new chapters have been added, covering the diet and medical treatment of athletes; sponsorship, patronage, and propaganda; and revivals of the games.
Intended for both teachers and students in schools and colleges, as well as instructors, coaches, and managers in youth sports, this volume examines the 'Olympic Ideal' in modern sports education.
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Olympic Dreams: China and Sports, 1895-2008
But will the Olympics make a lasting difference? This book approaches questions about the nature and future of China through the lens of sports—particularly as sports finds its utmost international expression in the Olympics.
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Encyclopedia of the Modern
Olympic Movement
Looks at the historical context in which the modern Olympic Games have taken place, covering the highlights of each competition along with information on site selection, economic impact, and political controversies.
John E. Findling, Kimberly D. Pelle, 2004
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Olympic turnaround: How the
Olympic games stepped back from ...
Olympic Turnaround is also the story of the broadcast industry’s love affair with sport. It charts how companies began to understand the power of sport as a marketing and promotional tool.
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Olympic Sports and Propaganda Games: Moscow 1980
Olympische-Spiele, Moskau, Politik, Boykott, UdSSR.
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Olympic Cities: City Agendas, Planning, and the World’s ...
Olympic Cities provides the first full overview of the changing relationship between cities and the Olympic events since 1896.
John Gold, Margaret Gold, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OLYMPIC»
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Olympic is used in the context of the following news items.
If Pan Am Games deemed a success, Toronto Olympic bid looks …
That question has taken on increasing freight over the last two weeks, as the chatter over a potential Toronto Olympic bid has grown. «National Post, Jul 15»
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson gets engaged before …
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Andrew East proposes to Olympic gold medal gymnast Shawn Johnson before Friday's game between the Chicago ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Put an asterisk on Boston's Olympic bid
One thing was obvious Thursday night: The US Olympic Committee clearly doesn't want Boston putting any asterisks on its bid for the 2024 ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
Mo Farah and Usain Bolt both win at London's Olympic Stadium
Running in his first race in Britain since the doping allegations against his coach Alberto Salazar surfaced, the double Olympic champion ... «SkySports, Jul 15»
Tokyo 2020 Olympic logo unveiled - but not everyone's impressed
The official logos for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been unveiled - but not everyone is impressed. Both the Olympic and Paralympic logos ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
Brackenridge boxer Tika Hemingway close to realizing Olympic …
She recently returned from a trip to Colorado Springs, Colo., where she won gold at the Olympic Trials Qualifiers, taking her another step closer ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
Baker needs to make a decision on Boston 2024
Let's face it: Our Olympic bid is on life support. Boston 2024 chairman Steve Pagliuca has put out the best plan he can under the circumstances, ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
It's time to end the injustice for Olympic triple jumper Ian Campbell
It is strikingly apparent that he did not scrape his foot and that, furthermore, as he sails past the marker for the Olympic record that he jumped ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Douglas seeks gymnastic repeat as Olympic champion
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gabby Douglas is exasperated. Again and again and again the defending women's Olympic all-around champion ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
Jessica Ennis-Hill on song at Sainsbury's Anniversary Games as …
... flight to Beijing on Friday night as the poster girl of London 2012 smashed her season's best in the 100 metre hurdles at the Olympic Stadium. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
