History of the Winter Olympics: The Youngest Athletes

History of the Winter Olympics: The Youngest Athletes

lusine August 10, 2021 23:59:31

The first Youth Olympic Games were held in 2010 in Singapore, and the concept of such competitions was presented back in 1998. However, long before that, young athletes performed on equal terms next to adults. Some of them have done this quite successfully. We delved deeper into the history of the Winter Olympics to learn more about these sports geeks.

Everything About Olesya Romasenko: Story of a Canoeist

Everything About Olesya Romasenko: Story of a Canoeist

lusine August 10, 2021 23:47:03

Olesya started rowing to get into the basketball team of the institute in her native Krasnodar. She never made it to the institute's national team, but she went to Tokyo to represent ROC with excellent medal chances. We are going to tell you everything about Olesya Romasenko. This is  the story of an athlete.

Great Olympic Records: 5 Athletes who Made History

Great Olympic Records: 5 Athletes who Made History

lusine August 10, 2021 11:59:45

From the perfect ski jump to the first medals for black athletes: the history of the Winter Olympics remembers many great Olympic records. Of course, each Olympics has its moments that will go down in history. While Olympic fans around the world are wondering who will make history at the next 2022 Beijing Olympics, here's a list of athletes who pioneered their discipline and broke down barriers at the Winter Olympics.

Best Books on Betting for Beginners – 8 Must Read Books

Best Books on Betting for Beginners – 8 Must Read Books

lusine August 9, 2021 14:34:28

The right literature is a powerful tool that we can use in any endeavor. That is why we have tried our best and collected the coolest and most useful betting books for you. Our list will help the novice bettor learn about the basic concepts of betting, understand betting strategies, and finally get started. So what are the best books on betting for beginners?

Figure Skating Olympic Sport: Debut Flashback

Figure Skating Olympic Sport: Debut Flashback

lusine August 9, 2021 12:54:53

The first modern Olympic Games were in Athens in 1896. And for quite a long time the competitions were held only in summer sports. However, the first preconditions for the Winter Games appeared back in 1901, when the first Northern European Games took place. The tournament was considered international, but it was mainly attended by athletes from Scandinavia: Danes, Finns, Norwegians, and Swedes. Athletes competed in skeleton, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, ski jumping, and other sports that were absent from the Summer Olympics program. The figure skating Olympic sport wasn't on the list.

Who Made the Top 10 Richest Athletes in History?

Who Made the Top 10 Richest Athletes in History?

lusine August 6, 2021 16:36:11

Big sport has long been a sphere in which large sums are invested. Fabulous money is spent on equipment, organizing competitions, transfers, building stadiums, and, of course, athletes' fees. By the way, the latest payments are increasing significantly thanks to advertising contracts and deals with sponsors. Which athlete has earned the most in history? In this article, we decided to find an answer to this question. We hope the numbers don't make you dizzy. So let's have a look at the top 10 richest athletes in history!

Women in Traditionally Male Sports: Fragile but Strong 

Women in Traditionally Male Sports: Fragile but Strong 

lusine August 6, 2021 14:52:52

By these beauties it is difficult to determine whether to expect a sweet smile or a hook on the right. We tend to think that some sports are dominated by men. The whole world can watch the men's soccer and basketball teams play while the female athletes are left unattended. But this does not mean that women's teams play less technically and do not show such high results. It just happened so historically. Still, sports are not about gender differences, but about perseverance, willpower and the desire to win. To prove it, here are 10 impressive women in traditionally male sports.

Everything About Ahmed Hafnaoui: Olympic Sensation

Everything About Ahmed Hafnaoui: Olympic Sensation

lusine August 3, 2021 19:35:56

The 18-year-old representative of Tunisia shocked the whole world and himself. In the 400m freestyle, he surpassed his best time by 2.32 seconds. Olympics Introduces Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion. Stay with us and find out everything about Ahmed Hafnaoui!

Women Beating Men in Sports: 9 Unforgettable Moments

Women Beating Men in Sports: 9 Unforgettable Moments

lusine August 3, 2021 13:13:14

Disputes about who is better, men or women, even in sports, have been going on for many centuries. But let us not forget the following facts. First, due to differences in genes, men are naturally stronger than women. Second, reports from the Olympic Games since 1983 show that male athletes outperformed women by an average of 10%. These facts suggest that athletics, for example, may be the kind of sport where men enjoy a clear and significant advantage over women. But still, there have been several cases in history when women took over men in sports and even in some disciplines of athletics. Here are 9 of the most memorable moments of  women beating men in sports.

 Ukrainian Olympic Medal Predictions: 12 Friends of Olympus

 Ukrainian Olympic Medal Predictions: 12 Friends of Olympus

lusine July 30, 2021 01:12:26

Ukraine sent 158 ​​athletes to Japan. This is the smallest number in the history of the country's performances at the Olympics. However, more than three dozen Ukrainian athletes can count on medals. The Ukrainian record at the Olympics is still 27 awards from Beijing 2008. And only 11 medals were won in Rio de Janeiro 2016. So, Ukraine's potential place in the medal standings may not be so bad. Ukrainian athletes are unlikely to get into the top ten, but the place from 11 to 20 in the overall standings is not that impossible. In this article, we are going to talk about the Ukrainian Olympic medal predictions. We have collected the main favorites of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in the Ukrainian national team - from 15-year-old diver Oleksii Sereda to weightlifter Iryna Dekha. So let's jump right in!