Olympics News

Review: ‘Last Woman Standing’ is full of heart Special

‘Last Woman Standing’ is about two female boxers mentally and physically preparing for some of the most difficult fights of their careers leading up to the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Digital Journal Report by Sarah Gopaul

Olympic gold medallist knocked off her bike

London - British gold medallist, Joanna Rowsell, has been hit by a car whilst cycling on Saturday. The member of the Great Britain Olympic team was cycling recreationally when she was knocked off her bike by a car.

In the Media by Mark Harradine - 2 comments

Oscar Pistorius biopic lined up?

According to various media reports, Oscar Pistorius could soon be set for the Hollywood treatment, with man-of-the-moment Ryan Gosling set to play him.

In the Media by Lewis McCathie - 1 comment

2nd child rape claim made against Olympic medalist Andy Gabel

A second female speedskater has come forward this week alleging former Olympian and organization president Andy Gabel raped her when she was 15. Gabel strongly denies the charges.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan - 1 comment

Video: US Olympian Lindsey Vonn injured in skiing accident

Schladming - American gold medallist Lindsey Vonn suffered a terrible crash today in Schladming, Austria after falling during the super-G race at the World Ski Championships in Austria. She was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 2 comments

Lance Armstrong scandal could see cycling dropped from Olympics

The fallout from the scandal involving disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong could see the sport of cycling dropped from the Olympic Games.

In the Media by Robert Myles - 1 comment

Ronda Rousey loves life as an MMA fighter over an Olympian

MMA fighter Ronda Rousey talked about the difference between MMA and the Olympics in terms of competition. Rousey said that she prefers MMA because it's "more pure" than the Olympics.

In the Media by Can Tran

Lord Coe to receive BBC lifetime achievement award

London - Lord (Seb) Coe is to receive the BBC Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sports Personality show. This to mark his career as an athlete and in recognition of his pivotal role in organizing the London Olympics.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Money will buy gold in Rio Special

“They don’t get paid enough to say no to the money.” The words of Australian-born London 2012 gold medallist Melanie Schlanger say it all.

Digital Journal Report by Jordan Cullen

Return of the Olympians: Thousands commemorate Canada's athletes Special

Toronto - More than a month since the end of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Canada's Olympic athletes were congratulated and celebrated with events and festivities. In Toronto, the Olympians were given a parade by an enthusiastic crowd.

Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran