1972 Olympic Games

National Pride On The Line

What we refer to as National Anthems today were initially called Royal Anthems, and they were played for the Monarchs of the various European nations. The Dutch National Anthem Willhelmus was written between 1568 and 1572 during the Dutch Revolt

Age Did Not Weary Them. – A Special Olympic Feat.

When we think of the Olympic Games we think of young fit and strong athletes. Those in the prime of their life and specimens of physical beauty. It was Abraham Lincoln who famously said “In the end, it’s not the

Changing the Pitch

The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were the first to see hockey played on an artificial surface. It was a move that would change the game and have a lasting impact. The reasons for the change come down to which story

Inspirational Athletes – 29

Some people seek the limelight, some people try and avoid it, and some simply can’t avoid it. Then there are those who simply fall outside of its arc. There may be many reasons for this, but timing is often a