Posted by thesportsjunky on August 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The London 2012 Olympics are now officially finished as the flame has been extinguished and the athletes begin to head home. The greatest sporting event of the year wrapped up in two wild weeks that featured amazing achievements and crushing disappointments. There have been amazing stories featuring the best athletes in the world and their quest for gold.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on August 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Drama never ends in the Olympics as after the record breaking performance in the pool on Day 4 the focus shifted to the badminton courts. It was not for a world record or even for medals as controversy struck the Badminton competition. Yes it is badminton that struck up the most controversy today not one of the most popular sports like gymnastics or swimming.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 27, 2012 · 2 Comments
The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics were a watershed moment for Canada as one country came together like never before. Canadians have never been a brash people who flaunt their successes in the faces of everyone else.
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Posted by thesportsjunky on July 21, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Cycling is a classic sport that goes back centuries with a events like the Tour de France a part of sport lore. It all started with the road cycling that was a simple test of endurance and speed on smooth roads while going up and down massive hills. Eventually people would push the envelope as they moved from the roads into a stadium, now known as the Velodrome.
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