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The Olympics blog is moving! (Not as fast as Usain Bolt, but we’re moving!)
The Olympics blog is moving so we can make better use of Tumblr’s community features. If you were following the Olympics blog before August 27th, you’re now following a blog called Olympic Moments.
We will still post great stuff to Olympic Moments. But, the best way keep up with the Olympics is to follow our relocated blog at olympics.tumblr.com.
We’re sorry for any trouble this causes, such as broken links on some older posts. But, we’re gonna make it up to you. There will be GIFs!
Olympics Trivia! What event did Olympian Emil Zatopek participate in?
Swimming in 1904 and 2012, from a dock in a lake to lanes in a pool!
#morningrun in Rio! #getactive today and enjoy the natural beauty wherever you live.
Explore the evolution of the Javelin throw, one of the Games’ most iconic events. Then, Follow your favorite throwers on the Olympic Athletes’ Hub: http://bit.ly/19uXEAD
The closing ceremony of London’s 1948 Olympic Games took place 65 years ago today. Boxing was an all-male sport then. Hungary’s Laszlo Papp won middleweight gold by knocking out Britain’s John A. Wright. At London’s 2012 Games, Britain’s Nicola Adams won the first Olympic gold medal ever awarded in women’s boxing. Here, Adams jabs Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte of India during their flyweight match.
One year on! Take a peek at highlights from Day 4 of the 2012 London Olympic Games as the USA saw their artistic gymnastics team claim team gold for the first time in 16 years and Michael Phelps became the most medalled Olympian of all time, winning number 19 in the pool.
One Year On! Have a look at these highlights from Day 3 at the 2012 London Olympic Games as the teenagers take over in the pool and Team GB win their first gymnastics medal in 100 years.
One year on! Check oout these highlights from the second day of events at the London 2012 Olympics as France pick up medals in the pool and South Korea continues it’s Olympic archery dominance.