Olympics

Police officers line up before a tour of duty in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, southern Russia.

North Caucasus insurgency threatens Russian Olympic security

by Rachel Aldrich

Terror | Russian officials are beefing up security in preparation for the 2014 Sochi games, the first Olympics to take place practically on the doorstep of an active guerrilla war. Intelligence analysts and regional experts…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/06/north_caucasus_insurgency_threatens_russian_olympic_security]

Pistorius starts the men's 400-meter semifinal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Another athlete tumbles from grace

by Zachary Abate

Sports |  Double-amputee Olympian and Paralympian Oscar Pistorius won’t be running in any of his upcoming scheduled races after being charged with the shooting death…

[http://www.worldmag.com/2013/02/another_athlete_tumbles_from_grace]

Winter royalty
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Winter royalty

by The Editors

Olympics |  With millions watching, the Vancouver games delivered thrilling victories, touching moments, and public redemption for an Olympic veteran

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/02/winter_royalty]

Dreams on ice
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Dreams on ice

by Daniel Olasky

Olympics |  For Vancouver taxpayers and NBC executives, the 2010 Winter Olympics could become a nightmare

[http://www.worldmag.com/2010/01/dreams_on_ice]

Let the games begin
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Let the games begin

by Mark Bergin

Olympics |  The summer Olympics, set to open Aug. 8, are filled with inspirational athletes and great stories. But what many hoped would be the best Olympic story of all,

[http://www.worldmag.com/2008/08/let_the_games_begin]

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