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One Runner's Olympic Journey

The Huffington Post Canada | Dawn Cuthbertson | Posted 08.09.2012 | Canada

UPDATE Aug. 8, 3:15 pm: Despite an amazing push at the end of her race, Hilary Stellingwerff did not qualify for the final of the 1500m. She finished ...

Canada Flops In Trampoline Final

CP | Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press | Posted 10.03.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Canada's Jason Burnett planned to do one of the most difficult routines of the men's trampoline competition at the London Games on Friday.He ...

London 2012: The Most Hygienic Games Ever?

Jason Tetro | Posted 10.03.2012 | Canada Living
Jason Tetro

2012-07-25-olympicbanner.png There has been one more bombshell occurring in London -- though it hasn't quiet made the same kind of headlines as Ye Shiwen . In contrast to all the prognostication of infectious diseases outbreaks and epidemics that could potentially lead to a pandemic, including my own, the reality is that germs have played almost no role at the Games.

Watching the Watchdog: The Winner of the Media Olympics Is...

Tim Knight | Posted 10.02.2012 | Canada
Tim Knight

2012-07-25-olympicbanner.png I start to get the feeling that host Brian Williams seriously outclasses the broadcast talent around him. He's the pro. The reporters and analysts supporting him are mostly sports groupies. Over the next couple of evenings, I become certain of it.

How Many Medals Has Canada Won So Far?

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 10.09.2012 | Canada

Canada went into the London Olympics with the goal of placing in the top 12 in the medal standings. As the first week of competition draws to a close ...

What You Should Think About While Watching the Olympics

Barbara Berezowski | Posted 10.02.2012 | Canada
Barbara Berezowski

2012-07-25-olympicbanner.png When you watch these games, I'd like you to look at each event with a new perspective. Look deeper into what you are witnessing. Imagine the pressure these athletes are feeling to perform at their best. It is incredible. Viewers don't realize how difficult it is for competitors to get a restful sleep or proper nutrition when there is so much nervous energy and millions of butterflies in their stomachs.

Bye-Bye Amigo

CP | Steven Wine, The Associated Press | Posted 10.02.2012 | Canada

WIMBLEDON, England - Serena Williams dominated with her groundstrokes and even hit a left-handed forehand Thursday to beat former No. 1 Caroline Wozni...

Women's Eight Rowing Win Another Medal For Canada

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 08.02.2012 | Canada

WINDSOR, England - The Canadian women's eight won silver at the Olympic rowing regatta Thursday, unable to pull back the powerhouse Americans.The defe...

Hayden In 50m Freestyle Semifinals

CP | Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press | Posted 10.02.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Celebrating an Olympic medal all night instead of swimming another race was not an option for Brent Hayden.Hours after winning his bronze in ...

8 Olympic Hospitality Houses

CP | Jill Lawless, The Associated Press | Posted 10.01.2012 | Canada Living

LONDON - Russia wants to knock your socks off. Denmark is stylish and sophisticated. Ireland is up for a party — on a budget.There are more than 200...

Strong Showings In Pool

CP | Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press | Posted 10.01.2012 | Canada

LONDON - The most senior member on Canada's swim team conquered rookie nerves to capture his first Olympic medal.Brent Hayden won bronze in the 100-me...

How Quebec Athletes Are Leading The Way

CP | Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press | Posted 09.30.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Quebec athletes make up just under a quarter of Canada's Olympic team, yet they won all of the country's first four medals in London.A pair o...

Eight Olympians Booted... For Trying To Lose

CP | Mike Corder, The Associated Press | Posted 09.30.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Four badminton teams were kicked out of the women's doubles at the London Games on Wednesday for trying to lose on purpose, conduct that a to...

Raonic's EPIC Tennis Match

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 07.31.2012 | Canada

Canada's Milos Raonic has been eliminated from the Olympic tennis tournament after an epic four-hour long tennis match against France's Jo-Wilfried Ts...

Quick Time Earns Canadian Spot In 100m Freestyle Semifinal

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 09.30.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden is off to the final of the men's 100-metre freestyle at the London Olympics.The Mission, B.C., native finished ...

16 Olympic Ads That Deserve Gold

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 07.30.2012 | Canada Living

They're inspirational, patriotic and often, make us shed a tear. With the London 2012 Olympics heading into its first week, companies were well-pr...

Small Gaffes A Blemish On London Games

CP | Jill Lawless, The Associated Press | Posted 09.29.2012 | Canada

LONDON - An appearance by the hapless comic character Mr. Bean was one of the highlights of the London Olympics opening ceremony. Yet a series of Keys...

Canadian Media Deserves the Gold in Synchronized Bitching

J.J. McCullough | Posted 09.29.2012 | Canada Politics
J.J. McCullough

2012-04-27-mediabitesreal.jpgThough I know we Canadians are justly proud of our shapely, vascular athletes and all the medals they're destined to win in... uh, sports (I want to say swimming?) let's not overlook our stars in that other acclaimed Olympic event: synchronized bitching. If you're a Canadian media guy, I cannot over-emphasize how important it is to write a detailed treatise of why you hate the Olympics. Go get 'em, team!

Fuel Up Like A Fast Vegetarian Olympian

The Huffington Post Canada | Kenny Yum | Posted 07.30.2012 | Canada Living

Dylan Wykes shunned meat for a vegetarian lifestyle because of ethical concerns. So like other vegetarians, every day he finds substitutes for protein...

At the Olympics, Not Everyone Can Be a Hero

Jennifer Botterill | Posted 09.28.2012 | Canada
Jennifer Botterill

2012-07-25-olympicbanner.pngIt's always moving to see an Olympian's elation of success. I also felt some of the heartache of the athletes that fell a bit short of their dreams. Sport is always going to provide the ups and downs, the elation and the disappointment. Not everyone gets the ultimate chance, and the viewers feel their pain.

All The Troops in The World Won't Keep The Olympics Safe

Vac Verikaitis | Posted 09.28.2012 | Canada
Vac Verikaitis

2012-07-25-olympicbanner.pngWhen the London Olympics didn't have enough security, they brought in the army. I've covered two Olympics and four World Cups of soccer, and found that all the troops in the world aren't the key to public safety.

WATCH: Is She The 'Happiest' Olympic Volunteer?

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 07.30.2012 | Canada

Make no mistake, no Olympic Games would be possible without the dedication and hard work of its volunteers. But sometimes a volunteer goes the ext...

Will A Toonie Bring Our Athletes Good Luck?

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 09.28.2012 | Canada Impact

LONDON - There was a little something extra for Canada at the Olympic road cycling venue.Venue manager Betony Garner says a toonie was buried under th...

Day 2: Canada's First Medal, An American Upset And More

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 09.28.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Canada claimed its first medal on an entertaining Day 2 of the London Olympics that saw three world records fall and a man lift three times h...

Ouch!

CP | The Canadian Press | Posted 09.28.2012 | Canada

LONDON - Annie Martin of Sherbrooke, Que., and Marie-Andree Lessard of Ville LaSalle, Que., lost their opening preliminary round match 17-21, 21-14, 1...