Feature Articles
Introduction to Olympic Swimming
Swimming has been a part of the Olympics for over a century, making its first appearance in Athens in 1896.
Swimming | Published: Sat 6 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Synchronised Swimming
First introduced at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984, synchronised swimming will be returning for the eighth time this year in Rio.
Synchronised Swimming | Published: Sat 6 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Hockey
Hockey combines pace, skill and teamwork in a high-intensity contest that is regarded as one of the top team-sport drawcard at each Olympic Games.
Hockey | Published: Fri 5 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Rowing
Rowing at the Rio Olympics will be staged at the scenic Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, overlooked by the Christ the Redeemer statue atop the Corcovado Mountain.
Rowing | Published: Fri 5 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Golf
Golf makes it return to the Olympic Games after 112 years with Rio preparing to crown the first Olympic champions since 1904.
Golf | Published: Thu 4 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Football
The world game returns to the home of the 2014 FIFA World Cup where Football is a religion and the passion and fanfare in the stadiums matches the action on the pitch.
Football | Published: Wed 3 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Canoe Sprint
Canoe sprint pits athletes against one another over 200m, 500m (kayak only) and 1000m distances, in either one person, two person or four person (kayak only) crafts. There are two boat classifications at Olympic level, with events held for canoe and kayak.
Canoe|Kayak - Sprint | Published: Tue 2 August 2016
Introduction to Olympic Track Cycling
Track cycling melds the talents of sprint and endurance onto a 250m wooden track with 10 medals up for grabs over six days of competition.
Cycling | Published: Tue 2 August 2016
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