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Paralympics Hopeful Melissa Stockwell

An American athlete prepares for the
Paralympics in Beijing at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado
Springs.

Feature Article

Americans Passionate, Patriotic About Olympic Games

In America, winning an Olympic medal is considered the highest athletic achievement. That is why so many Americans watch and participate in the Olympics.

Feature Article

Mexican-American Olympic Wrestler Wins Gold

"I'm living the American dream right now," Henry Cejudo said after he defeated Japan's Tomohiro Matsunaga in the freestyle 55-kilogram gold medal match.

eJournal USA

Quiz

The oldest female U.S. athlete in the Beijing Olympics competed in:

A. Equestrian sports
B. Sailing
C. Sport pistol shooting
D. Swimming

Learn more: U.S. Olympians: Aged to Perfection

Who carried the U.S. flag in the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies?

A. Kobe Bryant
B. Jennie Finch
C. Lopez Lomong
D. Michael Phelps

Learn more: Opening Ceremony Kicks Off 2008 Summer Olympic Games

Swimmer Dana Torres participated in her first Olympics in which year?

A. 1980
B. 1984
C. 1988
D. 1992

Learn more: Olympic Swimmer Tackles Fifth Olympic Games at 41

Which event is new to the 2008 Summer Olympics?

A. Basketball
B. Bicycle motocross
C. Fencing
D. Rowing

Learn more: BMX Riders Need Endurance, Agility, Explosive Power

The film Chariots of Fire portrays athletes from which Olympic Games?

A. 1924
B. 1948
C. 1968
D. 2000

Learn more: Information Resources on the Olympic Games

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SPORTS | Striving for excellence

Articles

Paralympics Hopeful Melissa Stockwell

Feature Article

Americans Passionate, Patriotic About Olympic Games

Feature Article

Mexican-American Olympic Wrestler Wins Gold

eJournal USA

Quiz

The oldest female U.S. athlete in the Beijing Olympics competed in:

Who carried the U.S. flag in the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies?

Swimmer Dana Torres participated in her first Olympics in which year?

Which event is new to the 2008 Summer Olympics?

The film Chariots of Fire portrays athletes from which Olympic Games?