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Summer Olympic Events
A complete list of every event in which athletes compete during the Summer Olympics. | ||
Summer Olympics Chart
A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of... | ||
La Gazella Wilma Rudolph
Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, African American track star and three-time gold... | Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time. | |
Civil Disobedience at the 1968 Olympics
Track-and-field medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos left an indelible mark on Olympic... | ||
Olympics and Politics Research Questions
The research questions that accompany the "Politics & the Olympics" lesson plan can also be... | ||
Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids
This article examines Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002... | Olympics and Politics Timeline
Students create a timeline of political events and their effects on the Summer Olympic Games. | |
Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career. | Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympics. | |
Profiles of Olympic Athletes
Find links to profiles of diver Greg Louganis, protesters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, swimmer... | 1936 Summer Olympics Background
Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to... | |
Statistics for Australia
General facts about Australian life such as economic, ethnicity, and population statistics. | Write a Letter to Jesse Owens
Assuming the role of a fellow athlete, Nazi supporter or African-American, students will write... | |

