Olympic Profile: Paige McPherson

She kicks people in the face – repeatedly! Look out for 67kg taekwondo player Paige McPherson, a.k.a. McFierce. She’s excited and ready for the Olympic experience.

The headstrong little sister of Evan McPherson wanted to do everything her big brother … Read More

Farah to focus on 10,000m at London Olympics

Farah to focus on 10,000m at London Olympics (via AFP)

Great Britain’s Mo Farah says he is targetting the 10,000 metres at the London Olympics and will wait to see how he feels before deciding whether to … Read More

Olympic Profile: Nzingha Prescod

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In United States fencing, certain names hold a historic relevance for medals won or promulgation of the sport. Peter Westbrook holds such distinction. He has advanced the sport of fencing by creating the Peter … Read More

Olympic Profile: Diana Lopez

She has been called the most beautiful athlete on Team USA. Her brothers describe her as fierce and ferocious. And if she kicks you with her perfectly pedicured feet, brother, it’s going to leave a mark…

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Olympic Profile: Marti Malloy

A first-time Olympian, physical and aggressive U.S. judo player Marti Malloy is psyched and ready for the London Games. INFOtainment News had the good fortune to talk with Marti 80 days out from the opening ceremonies.

When asked what she … Read More

Olympic Profile: Sarah Groff

Sarah Groff – Triathlon

Editor’s Note: Sarah was gracious to allow us a second interview after technical difficulties limited the video during this first interview. This Olympic Profile is “Part I” from our May 8, 2012 audio … Read More

Olympic Profile: Clarissa Chun

Clarissa Chun Team USA Women’s Wrestling 48kg

Background

Clarissa Chun hails from Hawaii, which isn’t a wrestling mecca like Iowa or Pennsylvania. She played judo, swam, and participated in gymnastics as a kid. She’s quiet, introspective, and thoughtful. But, on … Read More

London prepares with Olympic torch set to be lit

London prepares with Olympic torch set to be lit (via AFP)

The traditional ceremony to light the Olympic flame takes place at the ancient site of Olympia in Greece on Thursday, signalling the final countdown to the start of the Games in London. An actress playing a high priestess will light the flame using the direct rays of the sun, in a solemn occasion attended…

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Greece prepares to light Olympic flame

Greece prepares to light Olympic flame (via AFP)

The Olympic flame for this summer’s London Games will be lit Thursday in Ancient Olympia, the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) announced on Tuesday. The Flame will be lit “with every solemnity, according to the traditional way,” the HOC said in a statement. Ceremonies at the site where the first Olympics…

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Olympic Profile: Nick Delpopolo

The 2012 Summer Olympics are less than 100 days away and the team here at INFOtainment News is getting ready. We are profiling some of Team USA’s athletes so you can get a closer look at who’s Going For the … Read More