Feb 16 2010
Winter Olympics open in Vancouver
Fireworks at the BC Place stadium mark the beginning of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. . Follow us on twitter at twitter.com
Feb 16 2010
Fireworks at the BC Place stadium mark the beginning of the Vancouver Winter Olympics. . Follow us on twitter at twitter.com
Jan 24 2010
Miga the Sea Bear : Miga is a snowboarding sea bear inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. Part Spirit Bear, a rare white bear unique to BC, Miga’s outgoing spirit and high energy draw her to action and adventure. Quatchi the Sasquatch : Quatchi, a shy and gentle giant, is a sasquatch; a popular figure in local native legends of the Pacific West Coast. The sasquatch reminds us of the mystery and …
Dec 20 2009
James Morrison playing the fanfare at the opening ceremony at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.
Oct 23 2009
Opening Ceremony of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. From highlights of the BBC Olympic Coverage. Copyright BBC 1984.
Oct 14 2009
This video presents the master plan for the construction of venues and sites where the games will be held.
Sep 07 2009
Official theme song for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, sung by Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman. “You and Me” was chosen from thousands of candidate songs for its harmonious simplicity. Previous Olympic theme songs were about passion and joy, but this one is different and takes a mild and humanitarian way. Lyrics: You and me From one world We are family Travel dream A thousand miles Meeting in Beijing Come together Put your hand in mine You and me From one world We are family…
Aug 26 2009
and the Lighting of the Cauldron by Muhammad Ali hosted by Bob Costas & Dick Enberg to the music of Beetoven’s “Ode to Joy”. Athletes hand-off include: Al Oerter, Evander Holyfield, Voula Patoulidou, & Janet Evans. Others include Shaquille O’Neal & Michael Johnson. July 20th, 1996 Atlanta, Georgia USA I recommend viewing Janet Evans’ video speech under her website on being a champion where she talks about this moment. www.janetevans.com Click on “Speaking” then “Video Preview” at lower right …
Aug 21 2009
OLYPlusSelectPlusSportsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsThe Associated PressOnce-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open the Summer Games. (Aug. 8)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:man with novelty 08-08-2008 glasses]This man’s novelty glasses say it all - at 8:08 on 8-8-08 the opening ceremony kicked off for the Beijing Olympics. [Notes …
Jul 16 2009
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