olympics News Archive
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.
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
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.
Students
Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials
March 21, 2024 —
Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials
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
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?
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
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
UM to Tokyo
July 28, 2021 —
UM contingent of athletes, coaches and officials heading to Olympic Games includes students, staff and alumni
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