The first world records of the London 2012 Olympics have been set by a blind South Korean archer hours before Friday’s much-anticipated opening ceremony was due to begin. Im Dong Hyun is legally classified as blind and cannot see out of his right eye, but it did not stop the two-time gold medalist bettering his […]
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Stunning Images of London Olympic’s Opening Ceremony
LET THE GAMES BEGIN – Olympic Opening Ceremonies Kick Off In London
2012 London Olympics kicked off with a $ 42 million opening ceremony couple minutes ago. The opening ceremony is being directed by director Danny Boyle. Danny Boyle has already disclosed select details: Real farm animals on meadows; plows and maypoles; an idyllic picture of England as the “green and pleasant land;” a dance […]
Saudi Arabia Has Named Two Women in the London 2012 Team, An Olympic First!
Saudi Arabia will send two female athletes to the 2012 London Olympics, ending the ultraconservative Muslim country’s record of sending only all-male teams to the games, two officials with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. Officials said the Saudi women will compete in judo and track and field as well as including female officials in […]