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Worldcrunch » olympics

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U.S. Blizzard To Olympic Javelin Thrower — On This Day In History January 2
This Happenedhistory

U.S. Blizzard To Olympic Javelin Thrower — On This Day In History January 2

by Worldcrunch January 2, 2025March 9, 2025
Games Of The Absurd: Beijing’s Olympics Of Politics And Pandemic
In The Newsolympics

Games Of The Absurd: Beijing’s Olympics Of Politics And Pandemic

by Hannah Steinkopf-Frank October 23, 2024
Parishioners participate in the procession of the Immaculate Conception, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti,
In The Newsnews

Booster Hope, Jimmy Lai Convicted, Oreo Wine

by Worldcrunch October 23, 2024
"To see a woman here would be innapropriate," said Baron Pierre de Coubertin...
Geopoliticsswitzerland

Olympic Barriers: Will This Be The First-Ever Woman (And Muslim) IOC Chief?

by Julie Farrar October 23, 2024March 21, 2025
This Happened — October 16: Two Raised Black-Gloved Fists At The Olympics
This Happenedblack power

This Happened — October 16: Two Raised Black-Gloved Fists At The Olympics

by Worldcrunch October 17, 2024
All is not quiet in Dagestan
Geopoliticsrussia

As Sochi Games Begin, Russia’s Dagestan Simmers With Violence

by Bertrand Hauger October 4, 2024
The Latest: Peru’s New President, Broken Olympics Bubble, Steamrolled Bitcoin
In The Newsindonesia

The Latest: Peru’s New President, Broken Olympics Bubble, Steamrolled Bitcoin

by Anne Sophie Goninet, Bertrand Hauger, Genevieve Mansfield, Meike Eijsberg and Worldcrunch October 4, 2024
The Latest: Taliban Advance, Iran’s New President Speaks, Biles Bounces Back
In The Newsjapan

The Latest: Taliban Advance, Iran’s New President Speaks, Biles Bounces Back

by Anne Sophie Goninet, Bertrand Hauger, Meike Eijsberg and Worldcrunch October 4, 2024
Military groups are conducting disinfection missions in Taipei, Taiwan.
Geopoliticsfrance

The Latest: Taiwan’s Vaccine Question, Germany’s Second Genocide, Backwards Fugitive

by Anne Sophie Goninet, Bertrand Hauger and Emma Flacard October 4, 2024
Sprinter Kristina Timanovskaya at the 2018 European Athletics Championships in Germany
Geopoliticsbelarus

Europe Against Belarus — How A Sprinter Became The New Catalyst

by Meike Eijsberg October 4, 2024
Simulation of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, staged on the Seine
Societyolympics

What Olympic Role For The River Seine? A Deeper Look

by Stefano Lupieri September 24, 2024
Bad Brazilian manners
Societybrazil

Why They Boo: Brazilian Fans Accused Of Bad Olympic Manners

by Worldcrunch September 24, 2024
Usain Bolt at the 2012 London Olympics
Futurejamaica

Why Jamaicans Are The Sprint Kings: A Scientific and Historical Explanation

by Simon Benoit-Guyod September 24, 2024
​A view on Naples, Italy.
Dottoré!column

Witnessing The Olympic Summer Miracle Of “Ferragosto”

by Mariateresa Fichele September 17, 2024March 10, 2025
photo of people holding signs to ban israel from olympics
Geopoliticsolympic games

The Paris Olympics Will Be Extra Charged With Politics — Just Like Always

by Radosław Leniarski September 17, 2024March 10, 2025
Photo of Egypt's soccer team during Africa cup of nations
Ideassports

From Sports To Politics, What Egypt Doesn’t Understand About Competition

by Ahmad Al-Sawy September 17, 2024March 10, 2025
This Happened — September 5: Terror At Munich Olympic Games
This Happenedterrorist attacks

This Happened — September 5: Terror At Munich Olympic Games

by Worldcrunch September 6, 2024
Photo of a Paralympic tennis player hitting a ball above his head while in a wheelchair in Paris
Futureparalympics

Paralympics Tech: How Airbus Applies Aeronautic Expertise To Equip Disabled Champions

by Léa Colombo August 28, 2024
This Happened — August 27: Argentina's Shock Olympic Win Over U.S. Dream Team
This Happenedsport

This Happened — August 27: Argentina’s Shock Olympic Win Over U.S. Dream Team

by Worldcrunch August 28, 2024
This Happened — August 16: Usain Bolt World Record
This Happenedsport

This Happened — August 16: Usain Bolt World Record

by Worldcrunch August 17, 2024
This Happened — July 30: Bruce Jenner Decathlon Victory
This Happenedsport

This Happened — July 30: Bruce Jenner Decathlon Victory

by Worldcrunch July 31, 2024March 10, 2025
What Makes France Special? The Answer Was In The Olympic Opening Ceremony
Ideasolympic games

What Makes France Special? The Answer Was In The Olympic Opening Ceremony

by Dominique Seux July 30, 2024March 10, 2025
Societybrazil

The New Pistorius? 11-Year-Old Footless Football Star Scouted By Barcelona

by Chris Arden July 29, 2024
The countdown is on...to the next scandal?
Societybrazil

London Games Barely Over, Rio 2016 Already Facing First Scandal

by Jeff Israely July 29, 2024
​Nikki Hiltz taking first place in track & field trials.
LGBTQ Plussports

Olympics: U.S. Transgender Athletes Face Uncertain Future

by Dr Travers July 28, 2024March 10, 2025
Worldcrunch Magazine #92 — Olympic Truce?
In The Newsmagazine

Worldcrunch Magazine #92 — Olympic Truce?

by Worldcrunch July 26, 2024March 10, 2025
photo of a roof deck in Barcelon
Economyairbnb

Why Airbnb Keeps Booming — And Surviving The Mass Tourism Backlash

by Isabelle Lesniak June 25, 2024
Celebrations in Tunis after the firing of Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi
Geopoliticsfrance

The Latest: Tunisia PM Sacked, U.S.-China Tense Talks, Skateboard Gold

by Anne Sophie Goninet, Bertrand Hauger, Genevieve Mansfield, Meike Eijsberg and Worldcrunch May 22, 2024
This Happened—November 12: Happy Birthday Nadia Comăneci!
This Happenednadia comăneci

This Happened—November 12: Happy Birthday Nadia Comăneci!

by Worldcrunch May 21, 2024
Paris Is Relying On Exploitation Of Migrant Workers To Prepare For The Olympics
Migrant Livesolympics

Paris Is Relying On Exploitation Of Migrant Workers To Prepare For The Olympics

by Hassan Murad May 21, 2024March 12, 2025
Photo of Taylor Swift performing in Paris
Societyfrance

Why Taylor Swift Can’t Seem To Win Over The French

by Chloé Touchard May 10, 2024
Geopoliticssouth africa

Paralympic Track Icon Oscar Pistorius Charged With Killing Girlfriend

by Julie Farrar April 13, 2024March 21, 2025
This Happened - April 6: The Olympics Return
This Happenedolympics

This Happened – April 6: The Olympics Return

by Worldcrunch April 10, 2024
Protesters hold a banner during a protest against the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in front of Sendagaya Station on July 23
Ideaschina

Are The Olympics More Trouble Than They’re Worth? The View From Asia

by Dan Wu February 27, 2024
Geopoliticsfrance

Down With The Olympics And Their Twisted Values!

by Marion Girault-Rime February 23, 2024
Doping Versus Blood, Sweat And Tears: What Makes A Champion?
blogunited kingdom

Doping Versus Blood, Sweat And Tears: What Makes A Champion?

by Marion Girault-Rime February 23, 2024
Geopoliticssouth africa

Oscar Pistorius Sobs In Court, Charged With Premeditated Murder

by Julie Farrar February 23, 2024March 21, 2025
Geopoliticssouth africa

Oscar Pistorius Lays Out Details Of His Defense, Girlfriend Buried

by Julie Farrar February 23, 2024
Societyvenezuela

Dios Mio, Venezuela’s New Sports Minister Is Fencer Famous For Nude Photo

by Carolina Saracho February 23, 2024
Priority lane?
Societyturkey

Olympics, No Thanks! Local Opposition Grows On Eve Of 2020 Host Announcement

by Jeff Israely February 23, 2024

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