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Looking for great features on the TURIN GAMES? See: 2006 TURIN WINTER GAMES.

Sports Overviews for the Summer Olympics

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When and where events take place, historical overviews, and interesting facts about each sport.

Archery Badminton Baseball Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoe/Kayak Cycling Diving Equestrian Fencing Field Hockey Gymnastics: Artistic Gymnastics: Rhythmic Gymnastics: Trampoline Handball Judo

Modern Pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Soccer Softball Swimming Synchronized Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Track & Field Triathlon Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling

Mark Spitz competing in the 1972 Summer Olympics   RELATED LINKS Olympics Overview Quiz: Memorable Ceremonies All-Time Leading Medal Winners Notable Summer Olympians, A-Z Olympics Timeline

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During the month of January 1911, a record 390 inches of snow fell on Tamarack, California.

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