SportsPickle - Filed Under "Winter Olympics" http://www.sportspickle.com/tag/winter-olympics Filed Under "Winter Olympics" /article/15651 Sometimes Wheaties is Flexible with Its "Breakfast of Champions" Slogan Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:50:36 -0500
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A study of current world event suggests that this summer's London Olympics completely failed to foster a peace and understanding among all nations.

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After winning over the hearts of millions of Americans just two years ago, the 2010 Winter Olympians now merit not even a passing thought in the nation's consciousness.

...]]> /article/13171 The 10 Greatest British Athletes of All-Time Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:09:00 -0400 1. Andy Murray
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In 2012, Murray became the first British person to appear in a Wimbledon final since 1938. He lost, rather soundly, but at least he made it to a championship. That's really good for a British athlete.

2. David Beckham

Beckham is one of the most famous athletes in the world. He is also considered by many to be one of the most overrated soccer players in the world. However, he did prove some doubters wrong in 2011 with the Los Angeles Galaxy by winning an MLS title — no less than the 14th or 15th most prestigious professional soccer league championship in the whole world.

3. Lennox Lewis

Lewis won a gold medal in boxing and was the WBC heavyweight champion. He identified more as Canadian, but the British will take what they can get.

4. Eddie The Eagle

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards was a British ski jumper at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. He was best known for his ridiculous appearance and hilarious crashes. But he also probably landed a few jumps if you go back and review the tapes.

5. some cricket guy

England invented cricket, right? So the British have probably had some good cricketeers. Probably not recently, but maybe a long time ago.

6. Sporty Spice

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Description: Each contestant is assigned to a frozen pond and given 100 pounds of C-4. The X-fisher who kills the most fish wins.

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#10 – U.S. Women in the 2011 World Cup Final

Why it was bad: The U.S. was a heavy favorite against Japan and twice had a lead late in the match before giving up an equalizer each time. Then, in penalty kicks, the U.S. could only convert one of four attempts and lost.

Why it was really bad: America, and the world, lost out on the chance to see how this kid would celebrate a World Cup title:
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