Show some support for your Gwinnett and Georgia Olympians by following them on Twitter.
So you weren't able to make it to London to cheer on your favorite athlete at the 2012 Olympics? Did you know you can still send them your best wishes and congratulations personally. Many local athletes competing in this year's games are on Twitter. Find your favorites on the list below:
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 6 p.m. today 1. Which team leads all other teams in the Opening Ceremony procession? 2. The Games were not held in which of the following years? 3. How did the Olympic flame arrive in England for the 2012 Games? 4. What contest of team strength was an official Olympic event from 1900 to 1920? You might also be interested in reading: Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 …
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The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 6 p.m. today 1. Which country has won at least one gold medal in every Summer Games? 2. What colour of medal was presented to the winners in the first modern Olympics in 1896? 3. Who won a gold medal for the 100 meter in 1924 and was featured in the film "Chariots of Fire"? 4. Which of these colors is not on the Olympics flag? You might also be interested in reading: Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for …
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4:49 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Is anyone getting these answers correct? Let us know how many you get today. Here are the answers for Olympic Knowledge Quiz 4: 1. Great Britain 2. Silver 3. Harold Abrahams 4. Brown more ›
Meet some of the local athletes from Georgia who will be competing in the 2012 Olympic Games.
They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal. It's time to meet the Olympians from Patch towns in Georgia! Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians! Janet Bawcom Sex : Female Competing in Athletics Event / position / class : …
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 6 p.m. today 1. Which of these cities has never hosted the Games? 2. True or false? The United States has never won a gold medal in any fencing event that is currently still part of the Olympics. 3. When were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympics? 4. One of the events in which men compete directly with women is Sailing. Which is the other? You might also be interested in reading: Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You…
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4:33 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Here are answers, let us know if you got them right. 1. Madrid. Moscow hosted in 1980, Seoul in 1988 and Melbourne in 1956. 2. True 3. 1900 4. Equestrian more ›
Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day.
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outside. Which is why Patch is excited to be joining with First Lady Michelle Obama for Olympic Fun Day. The first lady is leading the U.S. Olympic delegation at the Summer Games opening ceremonies in London on Friday July 27. Her fitness initiative, Let’s Move, and Patch are teaming up to bring Olympic sports to life for you and your family in your town. Here's how: If you (or anyone you know) are interested in trying an Olympic sport, check out Partnership for a Healthier America’s website, where you can track down professionals who offer instruction in your region…
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. Post your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 6 p.m. today. 2. How long is the route for the marathon event in the 2012 Olympics? 3. Who lit the torch to start the Games in Atlanta? 4. What is the name of the mascot of the 2012 Games? You might also be interested in reading: Looking for a way …
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10:59 am on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
My guesses before Google: 1.) Dr. Michael Cohen 2.) 26.3 miles 3.) Muhammad Ali 4.) Izzy My guesses after Google: 1.) Dr. Benjamin Spock 2.) 26.3 miles (actually closer to 26.2 miles) 3.) Muhammad Ali 4.) Wenlock (and Mandeville) more ›
The Summer Olympics begin on July 27, but how well do you know the Games? All this week, Patch will post trivia questions to test your knowledge.
From Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to Nadia Comăneci receiving the first perfect 10 in 1976, there have been several unforgettable moments in Olympic history. As hundreds of world-class athletes prepare to compete in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games beginning July 27, Patch is celebrating the start of the games by posting Olympic trivia questions all this week. List your answers in the comments below. We'll post the correct answers in the comments by 6 p.m. today 2. Which of these is no longer an Olympic event? 3. In 1904, American George Eyser won three golds, two silvers and a bronze in gymnastics. Besides the number of medals he took home, what was remarkable about his achievement? 4. How many…
6:51 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
The correct answers to today's quiz are: 1.) Tarzan. (Johnny Weismuller, who won two swimming gold medals, in 1924 and in 1928; Buster Crabbe, who won a swimming bronze in 1928; Hermann Brix, who won silver in the shot put in 1928 and Glen Morris, who took gold in the decathlon in 1936.) 2.) Golf. It was an Olympic event in 1900 and 1904. 3.) He won all these medals even though he had a wooden … more ›
Kristi Palmer
4:45 pm on Friday, July 27, 2012
Here are your answers for the Olympic Knowledge Quiz #5... 1. The Greek Team 2. 1940 3. Airplane 4. Tug of War Make sure to watch for the Olympic article on Sunday featuring local athletes and their Twitter addresses! more ›