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The Olympics: Classic Moments

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Chris Dolley

With the world on lockdown and this years Olympics having to be postponed until next year, what better time for a fun story from the Olympic archives. And where better to start than the 1908 London Olympics? Nowadays, we’re used … Continue reading →

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Olympic Derangement Syndrome, Equestrian Variant

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Judith Tarr

Aaahh, the Olympics. When a significant proportion of the planet’s population becomes interested in sports that, outside of the Olympics, it has never even heard of and certainly wouldn’t follow. When everything plays out in terms of epic and heroism/anti-heroism … Continue reading →

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Posted in horses | Tagged dressage, olympics

Olympics!

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Chris Dolley

I love the Olympics. I’ve been watching them since Tokyo ‘64 and this year’s, like all the modern games, went through the usual Olympic emotional hoops. Elation – at winning the bid. Doubt – the following year when the estimates … Continue reading →

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The Opening Night

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ursula K. Le Guin

by Ursula K. Le Guin 9.40, Friday night, July 27, 2012. Cheap, hokey, trivial, cynical, pompous, patronising, pretentious, button-pushing, celebrity-worshiping, predictable beyond belief, degrading of every poet, musician, or artist associated with it, what a great show the Olympics opening … Continue reading →

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The Drunken Olympics

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Chris Dolley

Recent Olympic Games have seen host countries pouring massive amounts of money into making their games bigger, better and showier than the last. Beijing cost billions. The opening ceremony alone cost $100 million and lasted four hours. Next year it’s … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Games Designer: A Leg Too Far

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Chris Dolley

1974 was a productive year for me (note to all students: you get far more done if you avoid going to lectures) – in between raising an army and invading the country next door (see Free Cornish Army) I invented … Continue reading →

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Posted in Humor | Tagged disaster, gum, olympics, relay, sport
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