Olympic/Paralympic Sport

Suite101's Olympic/Paralympic Sport section is the perfect place for those looking to stay up-to-date on Olympic news, event results and Olympic history.

Here readers can find athlete profiles, read sports analysis, and gain insight into the idealistic world of the Olympic and Paralympic movement.

So get started! Browse our selection of diverse articles covering summer sports from archery to wrestling, winter sports from biathlon to skiing, and everything in between.

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Latest articles in Olympic/Paralympic Sport

Olympic Ladies - the 1896, 1900, 1904 and London's 1908 Olympiad

In the first modern, 1896 Olympics something was missing - women. Women gymnasts and even boxers entertained the crowds, but did not count as competitors.

May 11, 2012 – Jan Toms

Marathon Men - Hayes, Pietri, Hefferon, Longboat - 1908 Olympics

The 1908 Marathon celebrated an event 2,400 years old. As Pheidippides collapsed and died following his heroic race, so the 1908 Olympics ended dramatically

May 2, 2012 – Jan Toms

What to Expect for the 2012 London Summer Olympics

They only come around but once every four years, so plan ahead to make sure you don't miss your favorite summer Olympic athletes and events.

Apr 26, 2012 – Joanne LaSpina

The 1908 Olympics, London: Tug-of-war, Tandem Race, Bicycle Polo

The 4th modern Olympics were held in London instead of Rome. There were squabbles, sulks, triumphs and disasters.

Apr 24, 2012 – Jan Toms

Should Performance Enhancing Drugs be Legalized?

Strange substances have been widely used in sport to boost performance for centuries; a small group says it's time to legalize them.

Apr 2, 2012 – Rupert Taylor

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