Hacking the Olympics, Ethically

With the 2012 Summer Olympic Games just finished in London recently, all eyes were on the world’s greatest athletes. Fans from all over the world are anxiously waited for the competition, eager for the chance to see their favorites perform … Read More

Olympic Profile: Bradley Wiggins

The world is in the grip of Olympic fever and there are some Olympian names that you can not have missed in the media coverage. One such name is Bradley Wiggins, Gold winning cyclist for Team GB. With his huge side burns, … Read More

Olympic Profile: Mark P. Jones

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See the Olympics in Style – 5 Luxury London Hotels to Stay At

The 2012 Olympics are almost upon us, with the spectacular opening ceremony set to take place on July 27th, featuring a cast of 10,000 volunteers who will be re-enacting typical British countryside scenes in a breathtaking £27million ($42.3million) performance complete … Read More

Fast Forward: A Look at the Olympics in 2016

With the London Olympics fast approaching, it’s easy to forget that extensive preparations are already underway for the next Olympics in 4 years time.

But how different will that Olympics be from London 2012?

Stay tuned – you’re about to … Read More

Olympic Profile: Jacob Wukie

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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

Phelps coy on London programme

Phelps coy on London programme (via AFP)

Michael Phelps is adamant that the London Olympics will be his last, but the US swimming icon is keeping the details of his grand finale to himself for now. “Why is it such a big deal what I’m swimming,” Phelps asked Sunday, when he was yet again quizzed as to just which events he plans to swim at…

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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: Kayla Harrison

It’s my day. It’s my purpose…

If the name Kayla Harrison doesn’t sound familiar, it will after the 2012 London Summer Olympics. Kayla is THE face of women’s judo and will fight in the bruising 78 kg, 172 pound … 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: 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

Skirts for female fighters not compulsory: AIBA

Skirts for female fighters not compulsory: AIBA (via AFP)

Women boxers will not be forced to wear skirts when the sport makes its Olympic debut in London later this year, the sport’s governing body for amateurs has announced. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) had faced criticism from female fighters over a proposal to make skirts mandatory to distinguish…

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Canadian Women’s Hockey Team Party Like Rock Stars

The Canadian women’s hockey team has won a gold medal in the Olympics – LET THEM CELEBRATE !!

I don’t see any problem with a bit of letting ones hair down after many challenging games against, literally, the best players … Read More