More Olympic Sports

A continuation from the unsung sporting events in the Olympics:

Fencing - 3 forms: foil, epee, and sabre.

Archery - The form of archery used in the O-games is Recurve archery because the bow is flexed

away from the archer (stores more energy)

Weightlifting - The Russians are strong. Wow, is this sport powerful. Men and women snatching and jerking about 3x times their body weight!

Equestrian - the horse is also an athlete.

Water Polo - Hungary dominates in this sport at the O-games.

Wrestling - first introduced in 708 BC of the Ancient O-Games - USA and Russia dominate now.

Judo - Medals are based on a single elimination bracket.

Volleyball - High flying ever since 1964 whether it is played indoors or on the beach.

Taekwondo - Are you a male that weighs 80+ kg or a female that weighs 67+ kg? Then, you are considered a heavy weight in this sport.

Soccer - Going all the way back to 1900 in Paris, the 2nd Summer Olympiad.

Gymnastics - The "Iron Cross" and the "Balance Beam" are just two of the most difficult apparatuses.

Swimming - Phelps (USA) is the most decorated. But, anyone can pose as a threat in this sport.

Rowing - Only one boat per National Olympic Committee means that there is a slim chance to compete in this competition.

Triathlon - A fast growing sport. Australia and its shark infested waters owns the most medals.

Track & Field - Names: Bolt. Lewis. Owens. FloJo. Rudolph. Johnson. Devers. History and present. Just fast.

Tennis - Fitting that Great Britain owns the most medals since the sports Olympic emergence in 1896.

Basketball - There is only one "Dream Team". But, bring back the amateur athletes!


Make It Happen,
Derek

Derek Arledge, MS, CSCS      www.teempt.com       TEEM Performance Training, LLC