The World Competes

Former IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch died at age 89 on Tuesday.

The 2008 Beijing Olympics were memorable, but they had their controversies.

Learning a foreign language may make your Olympic trip more enjoyable, and will allow you to venture out off the beaten path.

The International Luge Federation is taking donations for Nodar Kumaritashvili’s family. Please consider donating a small amount.

The 1994 Lillehammer Olympics were known for the Tanya Harding scandal. Dan Jansen’s victory from this year is featured in the “Go World” Visa Commercials.

There is one high school that is allowed to use the Olympic rings in its logo, and the Olympian as a mascot.

The Olympic Committee was initially going after businesses with the word “Olympic” in their name, but the problem is, Vancouver is located near the Olympic Peninsula.

400 lucky winners will win special “I’m a Fan” Olympic pins this year. All you have to do is become a fan of Olympic games on Facebook. There will be two drawings, taking place on February 4th and February 11th. Good luck!

Introduction to my Olympics blog, The World Competes.