The Benefits of Arrogance

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Arrogance should not be encouraged, right?

The Humans Raced

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James D. Irwin tells the story of Australian Peter Norman who supported John Carlos and Tommie Smith protest against racism, even though he knew it would mean the end of his Olympic Career.

It’s Time the Paralympics Loses its Prefix.

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Kenny Bodanis covered the Paralympic Games, and sees in them a manifestation of the Olympic spirit well beyond the “normal” Olympics.

10 Transcendent Moments of the 2012 Summer Olympics

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Liam Day recaps the top 10 most transcendent moments of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Put a Bolt On It, Usain

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Mark Radcliffe gives Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt’s claim of being “the greatest athlete” a reality check.

Jamaica’s Newest Legend Usain Bolt Strikes Twice

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Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt wins his fourth Olympic gold medal at 2012 London Olympic Games.

Usain Bolt Can’t Win Olympics with A Woman

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Jamie Reidy comments on Usain Bolt’s – the World’s Fastest Man – decision to dump his girlfriend in order to focus on training for the Olympics.

Tuesday HuffPost Edition – Ten things I've learned from Usain Bolt

1. If your last name is “Bolt”, you are either going to be a sprinter, or you are going to control the power of lightning! I believe Usain Bolt does both. 2. Sports stars are as much entertainers as they are athletes. The stars we love or hate have strong personalities. We think about Usain [...]

Pelé: The Essential

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By accepting the game for what it was, Pelé showed us sport at its full, idyllic potential.