olympics News Archive
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Students
Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials
March 21, 2024 —
Winnipeg Free Press: Elite swimmers tune up for Olympic trials
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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UM to Tokyo
July 28, 2021 —
UM contingent of athletes, coaches and officials heading to Olympic Games includes students, staff and alumni
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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
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Postpone Olympics until 2022, suggest disease experts
April 20, 2020 —
Among those cautionary voices is Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, UM medical microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses.
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Bison player captures bronze with Team Finland
February 21, 2018 —
Third consecutive Olympics for Venla Hovi
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WATCH: When does an athlete cross the line into cheating?
August 12, 2016 —
What's fair in competition and what's changed in catching doping?