Beijing 2008 Summer Games Information, Daily Updates, Medal Counts & History Available...

Beijing 2008 Summer Games Information, Daily Updates, Medal Counts & History
Available From Infoplease
Up-to-Date Athlete & Game Information, Olympic Timeline, Quizzes & Puzzles
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BOSTON, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The 24-hour time difference won't stand in
the way of keeping track of favorite athletes and events at the Summer Olympic
Games when you turn to Infoplease.com. The trusted reference Web site offers
regularly updated information on the Beijing Summer Games 2008 results and
standings, as well as insightful information about the controversies
surrounding the host country and the deep history of the Olympic Games.
"For a few weeks every four years, nations around the world put aside
their differences and focus on the excitement and drama of Olympic
competition," said Jess M. Brallier, publisher, Infoplease. "On Infoplease,
we offer Olympic enthusiasts a unique combination of up-to-date results on the
current games and resources to put the competition into a historical context
and build a deeper understanding of the significance of this global
celebration of athletic ability and world unity."
Infoplease includes information on past Olympic Games and answers
questions such as "Which athletes or countries typically win the most Olympic
game medals?" or "How has the U.S. team fared overall in the Summer Olympic
Games?" With the resources on Infoplease, it is easy to search the
biographies of famous Olympic athletes past and present and learn more about
the various events that are a part of the Summer Games. For example, this
summer when gymnast Paul Hamm and his twin brother Morgan compete, Olympic
fans can revisit the controversy that surrounded Paul's gold medal award at
the summer 2004 Olympic Games and discuss how that might impact his
performance four years later. Or they can learn more about the history of
gymnastics and the games, going back to Ancient Olympic Games.
This year's Summer Games have not been without controversy, and Infoplease
has a wealth of information on the human rights, environmental and security
concerns facing Beijing Olympic planners. When the games kick off in August,
temperatures in Beijing will likely top out at 100 degrees in a city that
grapples with pollution problems from industrial smog, cars and coal-burning
power plants. Infoplease explains what government officials are doing to
combat these issues. The article "Controversy Surrounds Preparation for
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games" also explores the human rights issues over the
number of Chinese citizens who were allegedly displaced to make way for
construction needed for the Summer Games.
After the sure-to-be dramatic opening of the Beijing 2008 Summer Game
ceremonies and torch lighting, armchair athletes can use Infoplease to explore
the history of the Olympic torch, what it symbolizes and how and why it makes
its long journey around the world before each competition. An easy-to-use
timeline of the Olympic Games on Infoplease traces the history back to Ancient
Greece, culminating with the Summer Olympic Games 2008. Links to more
information in the timeline allow users to learn more about Summer Olympic
traditions and delve more deeply into memorable moments in the history of the
Summer Olympic Games, such as the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in
1896, the tragic terrorist attacks of the 1972 Munich Summer Games or the
undefeated run of the first U.S. "Dream Team" at the 1992 Summer Games in
Barcelona.
Watching countless hours of competition on television and exploring the
resources on Infoplease, Olympic fans can then test their knowledge with
quizzes and crossword puzzles and Beijing 2008 Summer Game Trivia on
Infoplease.com. These fun activities test how much you know about the Summer
Games sports and history, past Olympic host cities and the Olympic athletes
who have become legends.
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