The Real Reason The US Boycotted The 1980 Summer Olympics
At the start of the Soviet-Afghan war, the U.S., fueled both by anti-communism and horror at the casualties, planned to boycott the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
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The Real Reason Doves Are No Longer Released At The Olympics
The release of doves was adopted for the first time at the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920 to symbolize peace, for the first Olympics held after World War I.
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The Real Reason The Tour De France Began
Now known as the premier event in cycling, the Tour de France has surprisingly modest roots: It started as a marketing stunt for a struggling newspaper.
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Here's Why Some Tour De France Riders Wear Special Jerseys
The Tour de France is the biggest professional bicycling event in the world and is currently taking place in France until July 18.
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Here Is The Dress Code Members Of The US Women's Gymnastics Team Must Follow
For the athletes on the U.S. women's gymnastics team competing at the Summer Games, the dress code includes a list of banned clothing.
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How Many People Have Died During The Tour De France?
The Tour de France is one of the most grueling athletic endeavors created, and there's bound to be some fatalities during the race's long history.
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Who Has The Most Wimbledon Titles In Women's Singles History?
Wimbledon has made household names out of female tennis players, such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf, for generations.
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Why Simone Biles' Vault Move Is Really So Dangerous
Biles was seen doing an exceptionally risky and dangerous move that, if she pulls it off during the olympiad, could even bear her name going forward.
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History's Most Corrupt Athletes
Physical talent doesn't automatically mean solid ethics. Just take a look at this list of history's most corrupt athletes.
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This Is The Longest-Standing Olympic Record In The Modern Era
Several long-standing Olympic records remain unbroken to this day, but the oldest such modern record was originally set at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
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The Surprising Origins Of The Olympic Torch Relay
The Olympic Torch Relay is inspired by the ancient Greek tradition of celebrating a sacred flame. Fire was brought to Earth from the divine home of the gods.
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These Are The Only Countries That Have Been In Every Summer Olympics
Countries have skipped the games for reasons as simple as not having any athletes to send to the competition to making a political statement.
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The Only Athlete To Win Gold Medals At The Summer And Winter Olympics
Edward "Eddie" Patrick Francis Eagan holds a unique honor in Olympic history. He's the only person to win gold medals in both the Winter and Summer games.
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What Do The Olympic Rings Actually Stand For?
A ring for each continent represented in the Olympics? Sure, makes sense. But wait, why are there only five? And what do these colors mean? Here's the scoop:
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The Truth About The Youngest Olympian In The Modern Era
Gymnasts are known to peak young, but the age of the youngest Olympian in the modern era may surprise you.
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What Olympic Gold Medals Are Actually Made Of
But what about the gold medal itself? Is the .63-inch-diameter, .12-inch thick disc colloquially called a "gold medal" actually made of gold? Or gold plated?
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How NFL Player Carl Nassib Just Made History
Las Vegas Raider's defensive end Carl Nassib made history by becoming the first active NFL player to come out as gay. The significance can't be overstated.
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The Tragic Murder Of Michael Jordan's Father
In 1993, just after Michael Jordan had won his third-straight NBA title, his father, James Jordan was robbed and murdered. This is the tragic story.
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How Wilt Chamberlain Nearly Boxed Muhammad Ali
In the '60s and '70s, Wilt Chamberlain came very close to facing Muhammad Ali in a boxing match. Here's why that planned fight fell through multiple times.
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Why Soccer Star Bruno Fernandes De Souza Killed His Mistress
After the gruesome death of Eliza Samudio, soccer star Bruno Fernandes de Souza was ultimately arrested and convicted of murder.
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Whatever Happened To Outcry's Greg Kelley?
In 2014, Greg Kelley was arrested, charged, and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was eventually exonerated of all charges. Where is he now?
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The Real Reason LeBron James Is Changing His Jersey Number
There were talks of LeBron James changing his jersey number from No. 23 to No. 6, and the change has been made official by the Lakers.
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The Dark Truth About Cave Diving
Whether it's for sport or research reasons, cave diving is an extremely dangerous activity. This is the dark truth about cave diving.
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The Strange Underwear Requirement Baseball Umpires Have To Follow
Baseball games always take place under the watchful eye of another mainstay of the sport: the officiating umpire, the game's equivalent of a referee.
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The 100 Hour War Explained
Also known as the Football War, the 100 Hour War broke out on July 14, 1969, when El Salvador invaded Honduras by air and land.
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Did Secretariat Ever Lose A Race?
Secretariat was probably the most-famous horse to ever race, taking racing's Triple Crown in 1973. Talented as he was, did the famous horse ever lose a race?
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How Babe Ruth Got His 700th Home Run Baseball Back
In 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run. It was caught by a 17-year-old boy, putting The Bambino into the position of having to negotiate for a keepsake.
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