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90 Year Old Pole Vaulter Attempts To Break World Record [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 18:00:32 +0000

Admittedly, this is not a video from the Summer Games where world records are falling daily. But it is pretty cool to see a 90 year old man still active enough to pole vault!

Aly Raisman's Parents Are the Breakout Stars of the London Olympics

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:00:05 +0000

Gymnast Aly Raisman was one of the big stories of the opening weekend of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. The 18-year old from Needham, Ma. qualified for the all-around title, knocking teammate, world champion and best friend Jordyn Wieber out of the competition that Wieber would have been the favorite in.

But the most entertaining part of Raisman’s near flawless routine was her parents’ reaction to it.

Can Olympians Do Trick Shots? Yes They Can! [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 19:40:13 +0000

If you think you're a master at hoops, you might want to check these guys out. They'll put you to shame.

Keith Urban Attends 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony in London

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 12:00:01 +0000

Guess who had a front row seat – sort of- at last night’s (July 27) opening ceremonies at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? Keith Urban, that’s who. Urban was tweeting from the ceremony while accompanied by his gorgeous Oscar-winning wife Nicole Kidman. But he wasn’t just sharing details of what he was seeing in [...]

Olympic Hopeful Urinates On Passenger During Flight

Bethany Lee — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:00:09 +0000

Sadly, the lavatory was probably just a few feet away...