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Google Olympic information

February 9, 2010

Over at Google, an international landing page has been created to help users Explore the Games with Google A link to theYouTube CTVOlympics channel, promises live video footage from Canada’s Olympic Network. Do you need transit information during the Olympics, or want to know a good spot to meet up for a drink to toast the [...]

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What is the History Behind the Winter Olympic Games?

February 8, 2010

The Nordic Games were the first iteration of winter Olympic games. Viktor Gustaf Balck first organized the Nordic Games in Sweden in 1901. This international mult-sport event that was designated specifically for winter sports was thereafter held regularly until 1926. In the meantime, Balck was rallying to have winter sports (starting with figure skating) included [...]

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Vancouver 2010, What is the History Behind the Winter Olympic Games?

October 11, 2009

The Nordic Games were the first iteration of winter Olympic games. Viktor Gustaf Balck first organized the Nordic Games in Sweden in 1901. This international mult-sport event that was designated specifically for winter sports was thereafter held regularly until 1926. In the meantime, Balck was rallying to have winter sports (starting with figure skating) included [...]

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