There are specific critera for sports wishing to gain Olympic acceptance. Find out why pole dancing may be well on the way.

Mar 4, 2011 – Chastitie Lujan

True sport science exists at East Tennessee State University. It integrates the academic and athletic departments.

Feb 28, 2011 – John Weatherly

After Apolo Anton Ohno won his first gold medal in 2002, two books were released about him. Which is better - the biography, or his autobiography?

Feb 25, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

Short track speed skating, first introduced to the Olympic Games in 1988, evolved from long track speed skating at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Feb 25, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

Short track speed skaters can be disqualified during a race for committing infractions, including cross-tracking, impeding or false starting.

Feb 24, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

What empowered and sustained decathlete Dan O'Brien along his journey to achieving Olympic and world championship medals in his sport?

Feb 19, 2011 – Hal W. Peat

Rafer Johnson became the first black person to carry the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony of the 1960 Olympic Games.

Feb 16, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

Download the full competition schedule for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Tickets on sale from March 15th.

Feb 15, 2011 – John Griffin

The Gambia National Olympic Committee will hold an election for a permanent president as acting president Beatrice Allen has been charged with embezzlement.

Feb 10, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

With the London 2012 Olympics fast approaching how will an impoverished East End cope with world attention? By showing its cockney charms, innit?

Feb 10, 2011 – John Stiles

Cycle racing fans looking forward to enjoying the cycle road race at the London Olympics now know where to stand to enjoy the race

Feb 10, 2011 – James Graham

Everyone want's to be able to win a sprint. It shows strength, speed, and power. But many muscles get left behind in training.

Feb 6, 2011 – Stuart Clayton

The announcement of Ian Thorpe's comeback has evoked mixed emotions among those in the swimming community.

Feb 4, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

Australian swimmer, Ian Thorpe is to return to the pool for the 2012 London Olympics

Feb 4, 2011 – Luke Winter

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has announced the release of a swimming video game for Kinect on Xbox 360. The game, called Push the Limit, is due June 2011.

Feb 3, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

France beat Denmark 37-35 in overtime of the 2011 handball World Championship final in Sweden to defend their title and collect a fourth world crown.

Jan 31, 2011 – David Hein

Ticket applications close at 11.59pm (British Summer Time) on 26th April 2011. Tickets are not allocated on a first-come-first-served basis - so don't rush

Jan 27, 2011 – John Griffin

Doctors have begun the process of waking up Austrian ski jumper Hans Grugger from a medically-induced coma after a brain injury during a training accident.

Jan 26, 2011 – Kristen Nichols

Do you want to be at the London Olympics? Then book your hotel, bed and breakfast or budget accommodation now to not miss out on the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Jan 26, 2011 – Carlien van de Kreeke

Mastering the butterfly stroke is an achievement for most avid competitive swimmers.

Jan 24, 2011 – Kristine Tucker