winter olympics 2014
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Will North Korea's Synchronized Cheerleaders Soften the Country's Image?The mystery of the 229-woman squad is hard to ignore.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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How Olympic Athletes Fare in Freezing ColdAthletes at the 2018 Olympic Games are dealing with some bitter-cold temperatures. But does the chill affect athlete's performance?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Gut Reaction: Does Intense Training Affect Olympic Athletes' Poop?How do Olympic athletes' diets and exercise regimens affect their performance … in the bathroom?
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Meet the Adorable Olympic Mascots, Soohorang and BandabiWhat's the story behind South Korea's Olympic mascots?
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Russia at the Winter Olympics: Decision to Ban Some Athletes Changes Yet AgainMore than a dozen Russian athletes who recently had their lifetime bans from the Olympics overturned may not be allowed to compete in this year's Winter Olympics after all.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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10 Biggest Doping Scandals in Olympics HistoryOn the world's biggest stage, at the Olympic Games, there are all too many instances of athletes who have turned to the use of a chemical advantage to gain a leg up on their fellow competitors.
By Greg Uyeno Published
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The Incredible Tech Behind Paralympian Daredevil Stunts (Op-Ed)Opinion
By Bryce Dyer Published
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Chill Out, Cool Down ... Athlete Anxiety at the Winter GamesOpinion Whether an athlete is competing at the Olympics or Paralympics, anxiety management is one of the most common psychological issues experienced.
By Lisa Martin Published
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Lutz or Flutz? The Tricky Physics of Figure SkatingOpinion Spectators often take the grace and beauty of figure skating for granted. But many don’t realise the speed, power and strength needed to complete the jumps and spins.
By Deborah King Published
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