TODAY'S BEST MIX » olympics

Tom's Notes: Northland Curling Team Gets National Attention + More

Tom Hansen — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:26:19 +0000

A Northland curling team took their talents to the Big Apple Tuesday morning with an appearance on N–B–C’s TODAY SHOW! Team Fenson appeared on the show as part of the Today Show’s Olympic Week and the start of the one year countdown to the 2014 Winter Olympics. Team Fenson, whose members hail from the Twin [...]

Olympics Parody Song Of Taylor Swifts' We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together Again [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:01:38 +0000

I think we can all agree on the fact that this past Olympics was the mainstay of conversation between co-workers and friends for at least a few weeks. Everyone was watching at least some of the events and combine that with Taylor Swifts new song, "WE ARE NEVER EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER AGAIN".. and you have a winner!

Team USA Showing Off Some Trick Shots In London [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:29:29 +0000

I am a huge fan of the Olympics from the opening ceremony on. You have to admire these athletes who have worked for years for this moment, many who will never get massive fame and fortune, but they do it for the love of the sport. Bring in the Trick shot guys to lighten the mood.

Eden Prairie Swimmer Has Sights Set On Olympic Team Tryouts

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:24:10 +0000

What an exciting time for 18-year-old Rachel Bootsma of Eden Prairie as she tries to improve her times in preparation for the Olympic Try outs for Team USA! For anyone who’s child participates in sports at any level, the dreams of making an Olympic team could seem pretty far-fetched, but not for Rachel. According to [...]

The Wanted to Welcome Summer Olympics in London

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:26:13 +0000

British boy band the Wanted have signed on to help out with the lighting ceremony of the famed torch this July to start the highly-anticipated London Summer Olympic games that so many look forward to every year.

Inspirational Archer Without Arms Aims for Olympics

Laura Peterson — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:12:18 +0000

Matt Stutzman lives in Fairfield, Iowa and he’s in his late twenties. He’s married with two kids. He eats, drives a car, and rides a motorcycle…with his feet. He was born with no arms. He’s also an aspiring Olympic Archer. Matt has qualified for the National US Olympic team in archery! Not the Special Olympics. [...]

Nude Olympics Begin This Weekend in Australia

Tony Hart — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:14:33 +0000

Get excited: The annual nude Olympics are set to take place this weekend in Australia's Noosa National Park.

Over 500 athletes will compete in traditional Olympic events like the marathon and the 100-meter dash, as well as nude Olympic exclusive events like the best butt competition and conga lines.