olympics News Archive
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
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.
Bison player captures bronze with Team Finland
February 21, 2018 —
Third consecutive Olympics for Venla Hovi
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?
Quagmire of politics, power, science, individual agendas, and history
August 9, 2016 —
Self-admitted sports geek and Olympic historian talks about the Rio games