The Winter Olympic Games are a winter multi-sport event held every four years. They feature winter sports held on snow or ice, such as Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, bobsledding and ice hockey. Cross-country skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, Nordic combined, ski jumping, and speed skating have been competed at every Winter Olympics since 1924. Other athletic events have been added as the Games have progressed. Some of these events, such as luge, short track speed skating, and freestyle skiing have earned a permanent spot on the Olympic programme. Others, like speed skiing, bandy, and skijöring have been demonstration sports but never incorporated officially as an Olympic sport.

Procter & Gamble Signs Global Olympic Sponsorship to Cover Five Games - Bloomberg

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Procter & Gamble Signs Global Olympic Sponsorship to Cover Five Games Bloomberg Procter & Gamble Co., the world's largest consumer-products company, agreed to become a worldwide Olympic sponsor through 2020. The 10-year sponsorship with the International Olympic Committee covers the ... P&G signs 10-year Olympics sponsorshipCincinnati.com P&G signs 10-year Olympics sponsorshipCincinnati Business Courier Procter & Gamble is latest global Olympic sponsorThe Associated Press St. Louis Post-Dispatch -Play the Game -More Than The Games all 195 news articles »

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London Olympics Close to Reaching $1.1 Billion Sponsor Target, Coe Says - Bloomberg

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London Olympics Close to Reaching $1.1 Billion Sponsor Target, Coe Says Bloomberg Organizers of the London 2012 Olympics are close to reaching their domestic sponsorship target of 700 million pounds ($1.1 billion), the committee's chairman said today exactly two years before the ... Hoy says London 2012 velodrome will beat Beijing'sUSA Today Sports Minister makes 2012 pledgeBBC Sport Lord Coe urges public: Start planning your Olympics nowThe Guardian Yahoo! Eurosport UK -Telegraph.co.uk -BBC Sport all 1,032 news articles »

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BMW to Sponsor USOC - New York Times

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BMW to Sponsor USOC New York Times By AP A German automaker sponsoring American athletes? BMW and the United States Olympic Committee officials say they see nothing contradictory about their six-year deal. BMW will be the first foreign carmaker to sponsor the USOC and will fill a void ... US Olympic Committee and BMW/Mini Group sign dealUSA Today Undecided on 2014, Ohno lauds new sponsorship deal with BMWSalt Lake Tribune BMW, USOC make 6-year sponsorship deal officialBusinessWeek The Associated Press -MediaPost Publications -AutoWeek all 186 news articles »

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Rogge: IOC is OK with BP sponsoring 2012 Games - The Associated Press

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Rogge: IOC is OK with BP sponsoring 2012 Games The Associated Press NEW YORK — President Jacques Rogge said Friday that the International Olympic Committee has had lengthy discussions with London organizers about BP's sponsorship of the 2012 Summer Games, and the IOC is OK with the deal if the company takes the proper ... Dow Chemical to Sponsor Olympics Games Through 2020BusinessWeek Dow Chemical in Olympic deal, sees $1 billion potentialReuters Olympic committee is OK with BP sponsoring 2012 GamesNOLA.com Reuters Canada -Around the Rings (subscription) -BBC Sport all 243 news articles »

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Usain Bolt wins 100 meters at Paris Diamond League - The Associated Press

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Usain Bolt wins 100 meters at Paris Diamond League The Associated Press SAINT-DENIS, France — Olympic and World champion Usain Bolt recovered from a poor start to win the 100 meters at the Paris Diamond League meet in 9.84 seconds Friday. Bolt set a new meet record and beat fellow Jamaican Asafa Powell, who finished second ... Bolt blasts Powell in ParisBBC News Bolt beats Powell in Paris showdownYahoo! Eurosport UK Bolt sees off Powell, Oliver sizzles in hurdlesAFP USA Today -Universal Sports -BBC Sport all 668 news articles »

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Semenya wins comeback race in Finland - USA Today

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Semenya wins comeback race in Finland USA Today LAPPEENRANTA, Finland (AP) — Caster Semenya has won her first race since being cleared to return to competition after underdoing gender tests. The 19-year-old South African won the 800 meters in a modest time of 2 minutes, 4.22 seconds on Thursday at ... Semenya mentally 'stronger than before' - agentAFP Caster Semenya makes winning return to trackThe Guardian Caster Semenya wins 800m on return to actionTelegraph.co.uk Times LIVE -The Associated Press -BBC Sport all 210 news articles »

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Beckham: Players to blame - ESPN

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Beckham: Players to blame ESPN By Soccernet staff David Beckham has absolved Fabio Capello of any blame for England's disastrous World Cup campaign, instead admitting that the players did not perform well as a team. England suffered their worst World Cup campaign since 1958 when ... Beckham: No future as coachCBSSports.com Management Beck-oning? No, says David Beckham, wants to play for England againVancouver Sun David Beckham to London Olympics: definitely, maybeUniversal Sports (blog) EPL Talk -AFP -SkySports all 400 news articles »

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Steinbrenner Had Quiet Passion for Olympics - New York Times

Steinbrenner Had Quiet Passion for Olympics New York Times While his legacy will always be firmly planted in baseball, George Steinbrenner saved some of his trademark chutzpah for the Olympics, developing a reputation as an influential figure who revolutionized the way American athletes are ... Kwan: Steinbrenner an 'angel' to US OlympiansChicago Breaking Sports - Tribune AP sources: IOC to announce deal with DowThe Associated Press Steinbrenner's influence was gold to US Olympic effortsUSA Today newjerseynewsroom.com -Colorado Springs Gazette -Los Angeles Times (blog) all 239 news articles »

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Bolt returns from injury to win 100 in Lausanne - The Associated Press

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Bolt returns from injury to win 100 in Lausanne The Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Usain Bolt won the 100 meters at the Athletissima meet in 9.82 seconds Thursday, returning from an Achilles' tendon injury to matching the year's fastest time. The Jamaican beat countryman Yohan Blake (9.96) and Churandy Martina ... Bolt equals season's fastest 100m in returnReuters Canada Bolt back from achilles injury with sprint winAFP Usain Bolt To Try Something New After 2012 OlympicsSpreadit Swissinfo -Jamaica Observer -World-Track and Field (blog) all 384 news articles »

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SAfrica gives another hint at Olympic bid - The Associated Press

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SAfrica gives another hint at Olympic bid The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa president Jacob Zuma has given another strong indication that Africa's first World Cup host is considering a bid for the Olympics. In an interview with soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday, Zuma says, ... Nigeria/Ghana: Cafu Predicts Bright Future for African FootballAllAfrica.com South Africa's Zuma says Cup has inspired AfricansReuters Africa South Africans bristle at FIFA marketing rules by Charlotte PlantiveHindustan Times USA Today -Peace FM Online -SI.com all 860 news articles »

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SAfrica gives another hint at Olympic bid - The Associated Press

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SAfrica gives another hint at Olympic bid The Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa — South Africa president Jacob Zuma has given another strong indication that Africa's first World Cup host is considering a bid for the Olympics. In an interview with soccer's governing body FIFA on Friday, Zuma says, ... Spain Goes For Semifinal BreakthroughNPR World Cup 2010: South America leads the way into quarterfinalsWashington Post S.Africa economic recovery tenuous: GordhanReuters Africa Hindustan Times -USA Today -Peace FM Online all 796 news articles »

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South Africa has its eye on bigger Games — the 2020 Olympics - Los Angeles Times

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South Africa has its eye on bigger Games — the 2020 Olympics Los Angeles Times South Africa President Jacob Zuma says the nation's staging of the World Cup demonstrates its capability of hosting a major sports event. And IOC President Jacque Rogge says he would 'love to have a credible African candidate' bid for the 2020 Games. ... Success, or Even Lack of It, That the Hosts Can Build OnNew York Times Humiliation now complete for France at World CupThe Associated Press SAfrican players talk of pride and disappointment as WCup host nation bows outThe Canadian Press msnbc.com -Times Online -NPR all 3,224 news articles »

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Loss Completes France's Dishonor - New York Times

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Loss Completes France's Dishonor New York Times France's Thierry Henry, second from right, walked off after losing to South Africa, 2-1, on Tuesday. By JERÉ LONGMAN JOHANNESBURG — France exited in disgrace from the World Cup on Tuesday with no victories and little sympathy for a team that infamously ... South Africa has its eye on bigger Games — the 2020 OlympicsLos Angeles Times Humiliation now complete for France at World CupThe Associated Press SAfrican players talk of pride and disappointment as WCup host nation bows outThe Canadian Press Bloomberg -msnbc.com -Globe and Mail all 5,960 news articles »

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All 2018 Games bidders make IOC shortlist - Reuters

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All 2018 Games bidders make IOC shortlist Reuters PRETORIA (Reuters) - All three applicant cities for the 2018 Winter Olympics have made an International Olympic Committee shortlist, the IOC said Tuesday. Germany's Munich, South Korea's Pyeongchang and France's Annecy will now have about 12 months for ... Munich, PyeongChang In Tight Race for 2018 Olympic Bid: Evaluation ReportGamesBids.com Three advance in 2018 Olympic bidUPI.com Three bidders for 2018 Winter OlympicsAFP The Associated Press -CKFR -TheSportsCampus.com all 312 news articles »

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Slumdog's Boyle to direct 2012 Olympic ceremony - Washington Post

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Slumdog's Boyle to direct 2012 Olympic ceremony Washington Post LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle will direct the London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony, organizers said on Thursday, and he immediately promised a "thrilling welcome" for both athletes and the world. ... 2012 Olympic ceremony goes to Danny Boyle and Stephen DaldryThe Guardian Danny Boyle to direct 2012 Olympics opening ceremonyBBC News Danny Boyle and Stephen Daldry to Work on London 2012 OlympicsTheaterMania.com CNN -NME.com -Sky News all 424 news articles »

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Gebrselassie sets sights on New York Marathon - USA Today

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Gebrselassie sets sights on New York Marathon USA Today Distance-running legend Haile Gebrselassie is in no hurry to retire but has added one more race to his bucket list: the New York Marathon. Gebrselassie, 37, the Ethiopian multiple Olympic and World champion and current ... Gebrselassie to make NYC Marathon debutThe Associated Press Haile Gebrselassie to run New York City MarathonESPN Gebrselassie to make U.S. marathon debut in N.Y.Universal Sports Reuters -Telegraph.co.uk -AFP all 83 news articles »

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Allain to lead 2011 US national junior hockey team - USA Today

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Allain to lead 2011 US national junior hockey team USA Today COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Yale men's hockey coach Keith Allain will be in charge of the 2011 US national junior team. It's the third time Allain has been named to the position. He guided the US to fifth-place finishes at the International Ice ... Allain named head coach of 2011 U.S. National Junior TeamNHL.com USA picks U20 coach; tix sales strongBizjournals.com Yale's Allain Gets US World Juniors Coaching SpotUSCHO Western College Hockey Blog (blog) all 12 news articles »

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Gebrselassie to make NYC Marathon debut - USA Today

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Gebrselassie to make NYC Marathon debut USA Today NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time Olympic champion Haile Gebrselassie will make his debut in the New York City Marathon in November. The New York Road Runners announced on Wednesday that the marathon world record-holder will compete on Nov. 7. ... Haile Gebrselassie to run New York City MarathonESPN Gebrselassie to make U.S. marathon debut in N.Y.Universal Sports Haile Gebrselassie confirms ING New York Marathon on National Running DayExaminer.com True/Slant all 9 news articles »

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Ethiopia's Daska defends title at Bolder Boulder - USA Today

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Ethiopia's Daska defends title at Bolder Boulder USA Today BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Mamitu Daska of Ethiopia has defended her title at the Bolder Boulder 10-kilometer Memorial Day race. Daska pulled away from the field at the midway point Monday and never looked back, finishing in 32 minutes, 27.54 seconds. ... Ethiopian men finish 1-2-3 in Bolder BoulderGreenwich Time Bolder Boulder 2010: Memorial Day MarathonHot Cappers Bolder Boulder: Cassie Slade wins women's citizen's raceDaily Camera Denver Post -Seven Sided Cube -9NEWS.com all 74 news articles »

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UCI orders 4 probes based on Landis doping claims - The Associated Press

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UCI orders 4 probes based on Landis doping claims The Associated Press AIGLE, Switzerland — The International Cycling Union asked national members in four countries to investigate riders and officials based on claims of doping made by Floyd Landis. The UCI said Wednesday the investigations concern Australia's Matthew ... As Tour of California Ends, Riders Go on the DefensiveNew York Times Landis E-Mails Trigger Doping Inquiries in Five CountriesBloomberg Landis claimed in 2003 he was assigned by Armstrong to babysit bags of bloodSI.com USA Today -San Diego Reader -Toronto Star all 546 news articles »

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Bolt cruises to victory in 200 meters in Shanghai - USA Today

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Bolt cruises to victory in 200 meters in Shanghai USA Today SHANGHAI, China — Jamaica's Usain Bolt won the 200 meters at the Diamond League meet in Shanghai on Sunday, cruising to victory in 19.76 seconds. The reigning world and Olympic champion over 100 and 200 meters was never ... Bolt: strong start to seasonSkySports Bolt cruises to 200-metre win in ShanghaiGlobe and Mail Easy win for Bolt in ShanghaiThe Press Association Reuters -Xinhua -BBC Sport all 732 news articles »

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Gallery: The worst of Olympic mascots through the ages - National Post

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Gallery: The worst of Olympic mascots through the ages National Post London's Olympic mascots for 2012 have already captivated the world. Not really so much because of their artistic genius, but mostly because they resemble two large … well, you know. London might have missed the ... London 2012 Mascots UnveiledKidGlue Mascots quizBBC News Is British coalition to blame for ugly Olympic mascots?Globe and Mail New York Times -Sydney Morning Herald -The Age all 776 news articles »

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Powell wins 100 at Diamond League meet in Doha - USA Today

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Powell wins 100 at Diamond League meet in Doha USA Today DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Jamaican Asafa Powell has recovered from a poor start to win the 100 meters in a wind-aided 9.81 seconds at the inaugural Diamond League meet in Doha. Powell was slow out of the blocks Friday and stepped out of his lane three times ... Americans Jones, Jackson win hurdles races in DohaThe Associated Press Track and Field Hopes Diamonds Are More Alluring Than GoldNew York Times Lopes-Schliep finishes second in 100M hurdles event in QatarTSN Telegraph.co.uk -AFP -ESPN.co.uk all 201 news articles »

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Russia beats Slovakia 3-1 at ice hockey worlds - USA Today

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Russia beats Slovakia 3-1 at ice hockey worlds USA Today COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Alexander Ovechkin scored the deciding goal Sunday to give two-time defending champion Russia a 3-1 victory over Slovakia at the ice hockey world championship. The Russians started Group A action in Cologne with Maxim Afinogenov ... Russia starts Worlds defense with win over SlovakiaMiamiHerald.com Ovechkin scores, Russia open worlds with winAtlanta Journal Constitution Ovechkin scores, Russia open worlds with winThe Associated Press Washington Post (blog) -AFP -Toronto Sun all 150 news articles »

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China respects IOC decision on underage gymnast - The Associated Press

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China respects IOC decision on underage gymnast The Associated Press BEIJING — The Chinese Gymnastics Association said Thursday it is "pained" by the ruling to strip its women's team of a bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics for using an underage athlete but respects the decision. The International Gymnastics ... China accepts IOC decision on underage gymnastUSA Today China Stripped of Gymnastics MedalNew York Times US Olympic gymnastic team gets bronze, 10 years laterLos Angeles Times WHSV -San Francisco Chronicle -Boston Herald all 907 news articles »

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