Tag: Olympics

6th February 1936

World + People

Science

6th February 1936

On this day in 1936, the Olympic flame burned from up high, announcing the start of the Winter Olympics hosted by… the Third Reich. The games were a propaganda coup for Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party.

Adam Węgłowski

The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin

Art + Stories

Experiences

The Ups and Downs of the Dolphin

Swimmer Michael Phelps has won the most Olympic medals of any athlete. He has also struggled with his mental health and experienced depression.

Flora for the Winner

Humor + Variety

Variety

Flora for the Winner

Olive and laurel wreaths are synonymous with sporting victory, but what exactly is the origin of this rather ancient tradition?

Enthusiasm Goes by Many Names

Soul + Body

Wellbeing, Good Mood

Enthusiasm Goes by Many Names

It seems clear why Olympic athletes are driven to compete in their sporting disciplines. But what about the perennial losers who persevere in the face of inevitable defeat?

Andrzej Kula