Olympics: History and 2022 Winter Olympics

The best of the best compete in the 4 year world-wide event. The Olympics, both summer and winter, bring the world together. From ancient Greece to Beijing, the Olympics has kept the world together through the toughest times. The history alone packs a punch, and with the recent controversies and events, today's episode will keep you wanting more Olympic news.

RESOURCES:

History, Olympics: https://www.history.com/topics/sports/olympic-games#:~:text=The%20Olympic%20Games%2C%20which%20originated,the%20world's%20preeminent%20sporting%20competition.&text=The%20first%20modern%20Olympics%20took,nations%2C%20competing%20in%2043%20events

People, 4-Man Bobsled Team: https://people.com/sports/beijing-olympics-4-man-bobsled-team-results-jamaica/

NPR, Russia Skating Controversy: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/15/1081008770/what-is-trimetazidine-the-drug-found-in-russian-skater-kamila-valievas-system

Buzzfeed, Russia Skating Controversy: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/paigeskinner/russian-figure-skating-drama-olympics

CTV, Cross Country Skiing: https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/olympics-cross-country-skiing-finn-remi-suffered-frozen-penis-in-mass-start-race-1.5789587

Olympics, Medal Count Table: https://olympics.com/beijing-2022/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm

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