Together as One: Team USA at the White House

[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ear from Olympians and Paralympians as President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama host the 2012 United States Olympic and Paralympic teams at the White House.

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Usain Bolt mulls swapping sprint for long jump in Rio

Usain Bolt mulls swapping sprint for long jump in Rio (via AFP)

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has said he is considering switching sprinting for long jump before the 2016 Rio Olympics. The world’s fastest man, who claimed three … Read More

If You Missed It – The Who Performing at the London 2012 Closing Ceremony

If you weren’t in the stadium in London for the Closing Ceremonies you probably missed The Who perform since NBC decided to play some crazy monkey doctor show.

Oh and by the way – social media has been on … Read More

Call Me Maybe – USA Swimming Style

I, as nearly all of the sport loving community in the USA have quickly fallen in love with NUMEROUS members of the the Team USA Swimming Team.

If we’re not cheering for the competition between Michael Phelps and RyanLochte, or … Read More

Royal silver for Team GB in eventing

Royal silver for Team GB in eventing (via AFP)

Britain grabbed silver in the equestrian three-day eventing team competition on Tuesday, making Zara Phillips the first member of the British royal family to win an Olympic medal. … Read More

Olympics medal count: Missy Franklin and US swimmers lead the medal haul

Olympics medal count: Missy Franklin and US swimmers lead the medal haul (via The Christian Science Monitor)

The US scooped up two more gold medals Monday, and one so far on Tuesday, bringing the Team USA total … Read More

Olympic Profile Update – Nick Delpopolo

Today, INFOtainment News profiled athlete, Nick Delpopolo competed in judo in the London Olympics.  Here are the results as reported by Jason Morris of the Jason Morris Judo Center.

London, England – 2007 Burnt Hills High School graduate, Nick Delpopolo (23) … Read More

From ‘Hunger Games’ to ‘Call Me Maybe,’ how athletes sell Olympic sports

From 'Hunger Games' to 'Call Me Maybe,' how athletes sell Olympic sports (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor)

Tim Morehouse recognizes that most of America doesn’t care about his sport. He just refuses to accept it.  To … Read More

A Virtual Visit to The London Olympics

A Virtual Visit to The London Olympics (via Tales Told From The Road)

The 2012 Summer Olympics kicks off next Friday, July 27th. If you can’t afford a plane ticket to London, and won’t be near a … Read More

Team USA Olympic Profiles [a retrospective]

Over the last two months, we at INFOtainment News have brought you stories from athletes and sports that typically do not garner the attention grabbing headlines.

Since we began, some of our athletes have risen in stature and awareness and thanks … Read More

Getting Into The Olympics Spirit

As we get closer to the Opening Ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games I thought we’d share with you some of the most talked about ads, both across television and the Social InterWeb.

Listed in no particular order, because … Read More

Why did Jeneba Tarmoh pull out of 100-meter runoff? (+video)

Why did Jeneba Tarmoh pull out of 100-meter runoff? (+video) (via The Christian Science Monitor)

The moment, it seemed, was made for TV. Two women. One track. An Olympic spot on the line. Cue the lonesome whistle and … Read More

Olympic Profile: Todd Wells

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US team gets high-tech help to reach London

US team gets high-tech help to reach London (via AFP)

Advances in technology will allow US athletes to have their coaches examine their pre-Olympic workouts even if those coaches cannot make the trip to England for the … Read More

Olympic Profile: Sara Hendershot

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Twenty years on, Barcelona Olympic venues defy crisis

Twenty years on, Barcelona Olympic venues defy crisis (via AFP)

Twenty years after the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the massive venues built for the Games continue to host major events, from swim meets to concerts, even if they … Read More

Olympic Profile: Joseph Diaz, Jr.

In a world of “How-To” YouTube has become an invaluable asset. Whether you want to learn plumbing secrets, how to beat a video game, or best practices in applying makeup, YouTube can show you the way. So, it shouldn’t be … 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

Pele criticises Brazilians, Neymar, ahead of Olympics

Pele criticises Brazilians, Neymar, ahead of Olympics (via AFP)

Former star Pele on Monday criticised the Brazilian Olympics squad saying he felt they “are not ready” for the event on the evidence of a 2-0 weekend loss … Read More

Left knee injury forces Shawn Johnson to retire

Left knee injury forces Johnson to retire (via AFP)

Shawn Johnson, the former world champion and 2008 Olympic all-round runner-up attempting a London Olympics comeback, announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics on Sunday. A nagging left knee … 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…

She is the kid … Read More

Lin on select squad to train against US Olympians

Lin on select squad to train against US Olympians (via AFP)

New York Knicks guard Jeremy Lin, whose rise from obscurity to NBA stardom captured the world’s attention, was among 13 young players named on Monday to the USA Select team. NBA 2012 Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland was also among those selected by USA Basketball for the squad that will…

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Olympic Profile: Daryl Homer

Sword fighting has been popular in action movies for years. From Darth Vader’s light saber to Captain Jack Sparrow’s rapier, sword toting swashbucklers have captivated audiences across the silver screen for generations. Ask any 6-year old boy his favorite Star … Read More

Olympic Profile: Clarissa Chun

Clarissa Chun Team USA Women’s Wrestling 48kg

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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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Steve Nash named GM of Team Canada

Nash named GM of Team Canada (via AFP)

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns was named general manager of Canada’s national basketball team on Tuesday, replacing Leo Rautins who resigned in September. Nash, who is Canada’s biggest basketball star, will guide the Canadian team as it attempts to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics…

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Athletes to Watch for at the 2012 Olympics

With the 2012 Olympics less than 100 days away, London is gearing up to host the athletes and crowds of international fans. To be held this summer from July 27 through August 27, the Olympics will welcome seasoned competitors as … Read More

Former Olympic gold medallist Lenzi dies

Former Olympic gold medallist Lenzi dies (via AFP)

Mark Lenzi, who won Olympic diving gold for the United States in 1992, has died at the age of 43. “USA Diving is truly saddened by the passing of Olympic champion Mark Lenzi,” USA Diving chairman Bob Rydze said in a statement posted on the federation’s website. “As an Olympic gold and bronze medalist…

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Top Sites To Follow The 2012 London Olympics

The 2012 Olympics in London are right around the corner – teams are being formed, preliminary arrangements are being made, and the excitement is beginning to bubble up for us fans of the games.

INFOtainment News will definitely run another … Read More

France picks 29 swimmers for Olympics

France picks 29 swimmers for Olympics (via AFP)

France wound up its national swimming championships on Sunday, choosing 29 swimmers to represent the country at the London Olympics. Anthony Pannier and Damien Joly were the final qualifiers for the Games, after taking first and second place in the final of the 1,500m freestyle. Twenty-three-year-old…

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Saudi mulls sending woman to Olympics

Saudi mulls sending woman to Olympics (via AFP)

Saudi Arabia, where sports events for women are banned, is considering sending a female athlete for the first time ever to the Olympics this year, following criticism from abroad. The issue of women in sport remains extremely sensitive in the ultra-conservative Muslim state, where women are not even…

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Michelle Obama to lead delegation to London Olympics

Michelle Obama to lead delegation to London Olympics (via AFP)

US First Lady Michelle Obama Tuesday announced she would lead the US delegation to the London Olympics, as she celebrated the Games with Samantha Cameron, wife of the British prime minister. Obama will travel to London for opening ceremonies for the Games which begin on July 27, and tie the event into…

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Destination: London

This is the first in a new interesting series we’re starting here at INFOtainment News. Similar in nature to our Personality Profile section, we’ll be looking at cool, interesting places around the globe.

Primarily with the Olympics coming soon – I thought we’d start with London.

Let us know what you think and if you have a recommendation to be on our list.

The fabulous city of LONDON (via LAX Magazine)

Now is the time to head to London. The city is enjoying a mass of activity since The Royal Wedding, and into The Olympics. London is always a fabulous time, with plenty to do and see but right now, and heading into the 2012 Olympics, the city has planned loads of special offers and activities. 2012…

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Women Enter The Boxing Ring For 2012 Olympics

As we at INFOtainment News gear up for our Olympics coverage, I thought it fitting to post a story/video I recently saw about an Olympic first that’s going to happen at the 2012 London games – women’s boxing.

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IOC Press Release: Anton Geesink

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is greatly saddened to learn of the death of Anton Geesink, IOC Member from the Netherlands, at the age of 76.

A great athlete and a 10th dan judoka, Mr Geesink was an Olympic gold … Read More

One Vancouverites View of the Olympics

I guess I should start by saying I’m not a avid fan of the Olympics being in Vancouver (grew up in Montreal for the 76 Olympics and the huge debt after) and yet I’m not a rabid detractor of the … Read More

Message From Lindsey Vonn

After going through the initial emotions of winning her gold medal at the Winter Olympics. Lindsey Vonn took a moment to write something to her friends and fans over on her Facebook fan page and her Twitter page.

The note … Read More

Perseverance: Derek Redmond

So many emotions come into mind when I watch this video.

Followers of track and field will remember Derek Redmond in the 1992 Olympic Games during his 400m race.

Moral: NEVER GIVE UP !!

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