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Olympic Fever

Posted on February 21, 2022 by lewbornmann

The 2022 Beijing Olympics have now concluded and we are left to recover from our biennial bout of sports addiction. The games, politics and national medal counts aside, must be judged as highly successful. China deserves to be complemented and praised for its hosting of the games. Continue reading →

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Olympics Withdrawal

Posted on March 5, 2018 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “I was obsessed with the Olympics. It’s so exciting to see that level of excellence and endurance.” ~ Lisa Bonet[1]. The Winter Olympics of 2018 are now over and it is somewhat difficult to realize that … Continue reading →

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2016 – The Year That Was

Posted on January 2, 2017 by lewbornmann

It seems to me…. “For 18 years I have resisted talking about current events. I am not going to start now.” ~ George H. W. Bush[1]. 2016 was comprised of many little things: while some events over the past year … Continue reading →

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Citius, Atius, Fortius

Posted on April 9, 2013 by lewbornmann

It seems to me… “For me, by far, the Olympics is the biggest sporting event in the world.”  ~ Andy Murray. I will admit to being an Olympic junkie.  Every two years, from the week prior to their start until … Continue reading →

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