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Olympics 2012 Athlete Ryan Lochte Could Be the Next Reality TV Star

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 17:30:10 +0000

Now, there isn’t necessarily a correlation between those tuning into the 2012 Olympics, and those who watch reality TV, but it’s no secret that the more public attention one attracts the more likely people are going to try every means of capitalizing on their fame. Gold Medal-winning swimmer (and admitted pool-peer) Ryan Lochte has certainly attracted his fair share of attention outside of his athletic prowess, so might the Olympian next take on the world of reality TV?

U.S. Hurdler Lolo Jones Says: "Staying A Virgin Is Harder Than Training For The Olympics" [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:37:26 +0000

Lolo Jones is athletic. Lolo Jones is popular. Lolo Jones is hot. Lolo Jones is on just about every "sexiest olympians" list that exists on the internet - and trust me, there are plenty. Lolo Jones could have just about any social life she could possibly desire, but just like her training schedule, the 29-year-old believes that the hardest road traveled will deliver the biggest payoff in the end.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 10 — US Women's Soccer Team Advances on Alex Morgan's Late Goal

Joe Student — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:11:49 +0000

Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Alex Morgan’s header in injury time gave the US women’s soccer team a 4-3 victory over Canada and a berth in the gold medal game [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 9 — Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again in 100 Meters

Joe Student — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 02:46:10 +0000

The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action: Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won his second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 100 meters on Sunday night, running the race in an Olympic record 9.63 seconds — the [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 7 — Michael Phelps Wins 17th Career Gold Medal In His Last Individual Race

Joe Student — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:00:02 +0000

US swimmers Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin added to their impressive medal collections on Friday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s action from the London Games: American Michael Phelps surged in the final 50 meters to win the men’s 100-meter butterfly in a time of 51.21 seconds. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 6 — Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM; Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gold

Joe Student — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 02:15:33 +0000

The United States won six gold medals on Thursday to jump ahead of China in the overall medal count. Here’s Thursday’s Olympic Games’ recap: US swimmer Michael Phelps edged teammate Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley to claim a record 16th Olympic gold medal and extend his own overall medal record to 20. [...]

US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women's All-Around

Shauna Wright — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:18:41 +0000

US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.

Ryan Lochte's Mom: My Son Only 'Goes Out On One-Night Stands'

DJ Digital — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:23:53 +0000

Ryan Lochte is arguably one of the most desirable male Olympians when it comes to the ladies, and if you are indeed a female, the news I'm about to tell you may disappoint you - or make you very happy. In an interview with TODAY in London, Ryan's mother, Ike Lochte, revealed something about her son that should have probably remained private.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 5 — Missy Franklin and Allison Schmitt lead US to Gold in 4×200 Freestyle Relay

Joe Student — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 03:30:16 +0000

The US women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday, but China claimed the lead in the overall medal count. Here’s Wednesday’s Olympic Games’ recap: American Allison Schmitt swam past Australia’s Alicia Coutts in the anchor leg of the 4×200-meter freestyle relay, as the US women’s swim [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 4 — Michael Phelps Sets Medals Record; US Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

Joe Student — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:30:38 +0000

American swimmer Michael Phelps became the most decorated athlete in Olympic history Tuesday, while the United States and China remained tied atop the overall medal count of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s Olympic action: American Olympic hero Michael Phelps swam the anchor leg for the US men’s [...]

U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team Wins First Gold Medal In 16 Years At London Olympics

DJ Digital — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:14:53 +0000

The U.S. women’s gymnastics team dominated the team finals earlier today at the 2012 London Olympics to earn the first team gold for the United States since 1996. The 2012 team, consisting of Jordan Weiber, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney, combined for an overall score of 183.596 to capture the gold. [...]

Michael Phelps Shatters Olympics Record with 19th Career Medal

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:47:37 +0000

Michael Phelps has managed to swim into history. Phelps set the record for most Olympic medals won by an individual when he picked up his 19th on Tuesday by leading the US to a gold in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay in London. It was the first gold medal of these Games for Phelps. Phelps has [...]

How Much Are Olympic Medals Actually Worth?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:08:34 +0000

Olympic athletes often train for years in the hopes of someday getting a medal. But while the 4,700 medals currently being doled out in London are priceless to the athletes who win them, the actual value of the raw materials may be less than you think.

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 2 — France Upsets US Swimmers in 4×100 Relay

Joe Student — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:30:05 +0000

Upsets and world records ruled the day on Day 2 of competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a brief recap of Sunday’s action: France upset the US men’s swim team in the 4×100 freestyle relay despite both Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte swimming for the US. Phelps helped extend the US [...]

U.S. Gymnast Nastia Liukin Takes A Hard Fall At 2012 Olympic Trials [VIDEO]

Chris Reed — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:24:28 +0000

Now that the 2012 Olympics are underway, let’s all hope that we don’t see this happen again. During the 2012 Olympic Trials, U.S. gymnast Nastia Liukin took a hard fall while competing on the uneven bars. Unfortunately for Liukin, she did not make the U.S. Olympic team, but she is in London for the games. [...]

2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 1 — Ryan Lochte Wins Gold; Michael Phelps Is Fourth

Joe Student — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:30:11 +0000

After yesterday’s Opening Ceremony, the 2012 Summer Olympics had its first full day of competition on Saturday. US swimmer Ryan Lochte won his country’s first gold medal of the 2012 Olympics, as he finished first in the 400-meter individual medley. Fourteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps finished fourth after being edged out of medal contention [...]

10 Unforgettable Moments from the Olympics

Joe Student — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:15:39 +0000

The Summer Olympics begin this weekend in London. For more than a century, the modern Olympic games have provided a global stage for athletes to deliver unforgettable moments of competition, courage and compassion. The world’s best athletes are almost sure to produce a few incredible moments in London that will be remembered long after the [...]

Spice Girls to Perform at Olympics Closing Ceremony on August 12

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:39:07 +0000

Good news for Spice Girls fans. After turning down a performance at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee earlier this year, the ladies will reunite for a performance at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics Summer Games on Aug. 12. They’re doing it for their country! Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice and long considered the biggest [...]

Company Starts Petition To Make Pole Dancing An Olympic Sport

DJ Digital — Thu, 12 May 2011 22:18:50 +0000

Vertical Dance, a British pole-dancing company, is petitioning the International Olympic Committee to get their sport recognized as a test event for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

According to the petition, which has so far garnered about 6,000 signatures, "Over 50 countries worldwide take part in lessons, workshops, conventions, expose, competitions and teacher training."