16 Days of Nationalism: An Olympic Primer
By Adam Chappelle (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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'92 Barcelona Is the Greatest Olympic Games Ever... in My Opinion
by Ryan Dearbone
"Higher baby...get up a little higher...push a little harder, a little bit faster." These were the words Will Smith rhythmically chanted on his guest turn on the Barcelona Gold soundtrack back in 1992... Read More »
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Remembering Beard's Career
by Richard Langford
U.S. swimming legend Amanda Beard couldn't juggle motherhood, tweeting, writing a book and aging well enough to qualify for her fifth Olympic team. She touched the wall in fifth place of the 200-meter breaststroke final at the U... Read More »
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Beard Keeps Olympic Comeback Alive
by Liviu Bird
After she failed to qualify for the 100-meter breaststroke finals at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials , Amanda Beard still has one more chance to make her fifth Olympic appearance in London... Read More »
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Why Amanda Beard Should Skip Olympics
by Oren Friedman
Looking to make her fifth Olympic squad in London 2012, American swimmer Amanda Beard might be wise to step away from the pool this summer and come back ready for 2016... Read More »
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Beard's Olympic Dream Still Afloat
by Richard Langford
Despite missing out on the Olympic team in her first event at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials, Amanda Beard is still in a solid position to make her fifth Olympic squad... Read More »
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Olympic Memories and Today's Hopefuls
Growing up, the Olympics were always a major event in my family. From the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies my family rooted hard for Team USA...
