UM Today UM Today University of Manitoba UM Today UM Today UM Today

olympics News Archive

Bison Kelsey Wog // Photo credit: Kevin Jarrold / Swimming Canada

Wog dives into second Olympic appearance

July 29, 2024 — 
It’s the final countdown for former Bison student-athlete Kelsey Wog as she prepares to enter the pool for one last competion in the women's 200-metre breaststroke at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.

, , ,

Headshot of Dean Douglas Brown

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

CBC Manitoba: Olympics historian explains why people love the Olympics so much

July 26, 2024 — 
Olympics historian explains why people love the Olympics so much

, ,

A shot of the Eiffel tower lit up at night with the olympic rings

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

Olympic opportunities started with a bronze medal

July 25, 2024 — 
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management dean, Douglas Brown says his interest in the Olympics goes all the way back to high school, where he found out the mother of one of his physical education teachers competed in the 1938 Berlin Olympics. 

Kelsey Wog wins athlete of the year

Students

Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials

March 21, 2024 — 
Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials

, ,

Fifteen-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva reacts after her routine in the women’s free skate program during the 2022 Winter Olympics. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Would adding a minimum age limit for the Olympic Games protect youth athletes from doping?

February 18, 2022 — 
The delayed news of Kamila Valieva positive test raised many questions, including whether it is time to add minimum age limits to Olympic participation

, , ,

downhill ski jumps

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

From rejected bids, to political moves, and more…

February 4, 2022 — 
As Canadians, we like to think we know the Winter Olympics, but how well do we actually know them?

, ,

desiree scott, olympic gold medalis

Bisons alumna Desiree Scott captures Olympic gold in Tokyo, the first of her international career

August 6, 2021 — 
Already a legend among Bisons alumni, with over 160 caps for the Canadian senior team to her name, now Desiree Scott [BA/16] can add another title to her incredible resumé — Olympic gold medallist

, , , ,

Beijing 2008 men’s volleyball prelims, showing what a live spectator sees.

Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

A lens on the Olympics and the role of spectators

August 4, 2021 — 
Douglas Brown, dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, shares insight on the past and pandemic present of the Olympics

,

Graphic and collage of UM athletes going to Tokyo Olympic Games.

UM to Tokyo

July 28, 2021 — 
UM contingent of athletes, coaches and officials heading to Olympic Games includes students, staff and alumni

, , , , ,

Woman wearing blue Olympics staff shirt and hat smiling with Rio beach beside her.

Asper School of Business

Pandemic restrictions make third trip to the Olympics all business for Asper staff member 

July 20, 2021 — 
Kelly Mahoney, UM alumna and Director of the Asper Career Development Centre, heads to Tokyo to serve as head referee for triathlon

, , ,

© University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, Manitoba • Canada • R3T 2N2

Emergency: 204-474-9341