Winter Olympics: Canada Lost Another Athlete

August 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Julie Smith asked: During the Winter Olympics tournament, the Canadian alpine ski team lost a second racer to injury. Allison Forsyth of Nanaimo, British Columbia, who is one of the country’s top medal threats in long-track speed skating failed to live up to expectations.The athlete shredded her left anterior cruciate ligament during training for Wednesday’s [...]

So How Long Has Michael Phelps Been Training to be a Champion?

May 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed BagleyStories about teenage phenoms winning gold medals and setting world records at world-class swimming competitions are legion. The list is long and you can add Michael Phelps’ name to the list.Phelps began swimming for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club at age 7. He was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity [...]

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Lessons for Nigeria

May 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Emeka Esogbue asked: The 2008 Olympic Games have come and gone with Nigeria the largest Black nation and giant of Africa returning to Africa the place she rightly belongs with one silver and three bronze medals. Those who refused to blame the country hinge their argument on shabby preparations and arrangements made possible by the [...]