Specific Olympic Events
One of the unique qualities of the Olympics is that there are so many different events. It seems as if everyone has their personal favorite, but there are some events that tend to be the most popular. In the Summer Games the track and field events as well as gymnastics are always popular. Also very popular are the different pool events … Keep Reading → including swimming races and diving. The most popular events at the Winter Games are usually the different skating events. Figure skating featuring men, women, and pairs are very popular as is the Ice Dancing competition. Another winter favorite is the various ski events. The races such as the downhill and slalom as well as ski jumping are always fan favorites. Snowboarding, which is a recent addition to the Winter Games is another sport that draws a lot of fans. Finally, we shouldn’t forget speed skating, which is always one of the most exciting and anticipated events.
