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London's Olympic story

Wed, 20 Jul 11

Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your country? Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your city? 2012 will be the third time London has hosted the Olympic Games. Find out about the others.
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History of the Paralympics

Fri, 05 Aug 11

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
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Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Fri, 30 Sep 11

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
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History of the Olympic Games

Fri, 22 Jul 11

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.

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Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Fri, 30 Sep 11

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
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History of the Paralympics

Fri, 05 Aug 11

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
Your rating: None (27 votes)

History of the Olympic Games

Fri, 22 Jul 11

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.
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London's Olympic story

Wed, 20 Jul 11

Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your country? Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your city? 2012 will be the third time London has hosted the Olympic Games. Find out about the others.

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Your rating: None (27 votes)

History of the Olympic Games

Fri, 22 Jul 11

The first Olympic Games were held in Olympia in Greece in 776 BC. Find out more about the history behind the Olympic Games.
Your rating: None (17 votes)

History of the Paralympics

Fri, 05 Aug 11

What do you know about the Paralympic Games? Find out about their history and how they have grown to be one of the biggest sports events in the world.
Your rating: None (30 votes)

London's Olympic story

Wed, 20 Jul 11

Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your country? Have the Olympic Games ever been held in your city? 2012 will be the third time London has hosted the Olympic Games. Find out about the others.
Your rating: None (34 votes)

Ludwig Guttmann - founder of the Paralympics

Fri, 30 Sep 11

Who do you think came up with the idea for the Paralympics? Was it someone who loved playing sport or an athlete who was injured in some way or a coach with a disability? All these answers are wrong.

The man who organised the sporting events which eventually became the Paralympic Games was a doctor. His name was Prof. Sir Ludwig Guttmann.

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armelle2610 France	No, i didn't all, Thanks for this information, it is very interesting. I can... read comment
Roger Clément T... Cameroon	Hello, No, I did not, at all! As such, I have learnt so much on the Olympic Games as a... read comment
mirtonga Argentina	yes,I knew about them but your information is GREAT. read comment