Time Out New York2 weeks agoNYC foodThe longest outdoor mountain coaster in the U.S is now open in NYThe Cliffside Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg offers a thrilling experience on an Olympic track, open for fall riding. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com1 month agoRunningMystery solved after 116 years: how the King helped prove marathon really is 26m 385ydsThe mystery of the 1908 London Olympic marathon distance being 174 yards short. [ more ]
www.fourfourtwo.com2 months agoSoccer (FIFA)The weird history of Olympic football: Featuring Thierry Henry, protesting sailors and a very angry HitlerThierry Henry manages France's under 21s and Olympic team; no Great Britain football team at 2024 Olympics. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk2 months agoFrance politicsHere's why the Olympics have a French connection (and it ain't just Paris 2024)French language is used in Olympic ceremonies due to Baron Pierre de Coubertin's French origins and vision for international cooperation. [ more ]