2008 Summer Olympics



I have been looking forward to the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games all summer. And now it is finally here, Friday (8/8/08), will kickoff the global tradition that has been around for thousands of years. This year the Olympics will take place in Beijing, China.  Beijing 2008

With that said, I felt it appropriate to research some interesting facts and tidbits about the Olympics. Did you know:

  • The five rings on the Olympic flag represent the five significant continents and are interconnected to symbolize the friendship to be gained from the international competitions.
  • The Olympic motto is a borrowed Latin phrase: Citius, Altius, Fortius (”Swifter, Higher, Stronger”).
  • 1912 was the last year that the Olympic Gold metals were produced out of entirely pure gold.
  • Women first competed in the Games in 1900.
  • The Olympic Games is the largest single broadcast event in the world, broadcast in 220 countries to more than 3.5 bilion people.
  • Four Boeing 747 jumbo jets could have fit side by side in the Olympic Stadium in Australia.

For more interesting facts and information visit the following websites:

http://en.beijing2008.cn/

http://history1900s.about.com/od/greateventsofthecentury/a/olympicfacts.htm

http://www.didyouknow.cd/sport/olympics.htm

http://www.firstscience.com/SITE/editor/067_ramblings_13082004.asp

Enjoy the Games and feel free to share…

Angie

Posted in Uncategorized on August 6th, 2008 by Angie | |



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  1. Tao Ching said,

    on August 7th, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    dear Angie I name Tao and indeed enjoy watch summer olympics. I get adrenaline rush from watch my home country even though I live in USofA now. many USofA citizan have connections to other continents and every citizen should be proud of accomplishments in olympic play.

  2. Nicole said,

    on August 8th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Once again Angie you have a written a lovely article. I love reading your stuff on this website. Your previous articles are the same. Thank you for taking your time to write these interesting articles. You are a great asset to your company.

  3. Angie said,

    on August 8th, 2008 at 1:49 pm

    Nicole, thank you for your positive feedback and supportive comments. I am glad you enjoying reading our blog! Enjoy the Olympics!

  4. Angie said,

    on August 12th, 2008 at 2:57 pm

    Tao, I am also enjoying the Olympics very much. It is great to see the competitive spirit and drive in all of the athletes. Thanks for reading!



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