http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/ Community News and Information Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:02:00 PST en-us http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/A_lingering_pain.shtml Olympics Thirty years ago this week, former champion gymnast Ron Galimore was among the 1980 Forgotten Summer Olympians being feted by the same White House that boycotted the Moscow Games and killed hundreds of athletes' dreams. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/A_lingering_pain.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Looking_for_the_spotlight_again.shtml Olympics The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee said it would “formally oversee a bid for the 2020 Games and encouraged potential host cities to “state their intention of being involved in the process.” Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Looking_for_the_spotlight_again.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Ending_on_a_high_note.shtml Olympics The world’s disabled athletes felt right at home in Manchester, England. The games came to a close as most contestants wanted it to continue. Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Ending_on_a_high_note.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/With_Glowing_Hearts_In_Canada.shtml Olympics The games opened with blind singer and former Paralympian Terry Kelly of Canada belting out the Canadian National Anthem, "O’Canada." What a wonderful song. It is full of national pride and unity without the male machismo. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/With_Glowing_Hearts_In_Canada.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Canada_s_Silent_Shame.shtml Olympics Canada's motto during these games was “Own The Podium”. Reflecting on Sunday’s events, Team Canada should have given the podium away. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Olympics_8/Canada_s_Silent_Shame.shtml