Were the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics broadcast on tape delay in the United States? How can I figure out the TV schedule? Anecdotes of events you remember watching would help. [more inside]
posted by alicat on Oct 18, 2009 - 7 answers

I just realized the Olympics are happening in a few months and they are within driving distance. I have memories of going to several events during the 1984 games as a small kid, and loving the experience. Is there any chance this late in the game that I could get tickets to some events like speed skating or ski jumping? Are scalpers the only option at this point? Are hotels already well-booked? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Oct 9, 2009 - 12 answers

There was a Olympic slalom event that Bode Miller was competing in (can't remember if it was Torino or Salt Lake City) which was notable because he kept falling and missing gates; but instead of just quitting, he would hike back up a bit and try again - I remember that he missed more than one gate and hiked up - anyone know where a video of that is so I can watch it again?
posted by royalchinook on Feb 21, 2009 - 1 answer

How has HD television been used in past Olympics? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet on Jan 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Do the Olympics pay for themselves in the long run? [more inside]
posted by qwip on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

Will China's efforts to go green for the Olympics be instituted for the longer-term or for a broader geographic range?
posted by GIMG on Dec 5, 2008 - 3 answers

How does the Chinese media handle climate change, and what (if any) difference did the Beijing Olympics have in this? [more inside]
posted by GIMG on Nov 26, 2008 - 1 answer

About ten days ago I was listening to NPR in my car (KPCC in Pasadena, to be specific) and heard a hysterical piece on Great Britain's success at the Olympics. Help me find it! [more inside]
posted by kepano on Aug 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there an aquatic sport called zapping? [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on Aug 26, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the best way to catch all of the olympics that I missed? It seems like NBC's coverage was narrow at best and I'd like to see some of the great stuff they didn't focus on. Is there the equivalent of a boxed set of olympic footage that will show up on netflix at some point, or am I just stuck cobbling together olympic torrents?
posted by mecran01 on Aug 24, 2008 - 12 answers

Who sang the US national anthem at the men's basketball final at the Beijing Olympics?
posted by cda on Aug 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Do they show women's Olympics competitions in conservative Muslim countries? [more inside]
posted by RedEmma on Aug 23, 2008 - 3 answers

How do you rate which country is "leading" in the Olympics? [more inside]
posted by markkraft on Aug 21, 2008 - 23 answers

Can someone just tell me what time the men's Olympic basketball game is on? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Aug 21, 2008 - 5 answers

What exactly is wrong with this Spanish advertisement in which the Spanish basketball teams are slanting their eyes so as to appear stereotypically Asian? [more inside]
posted by Third on Aug 20, 2008 - 53 answers

How likely is it that the unfair judging in Olympic gymnastics is mafia related? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 19, 2008 - 36 answers

Who's the first person to bite their medal (photos or it never happened) during the Olympics? [more inside]
posted by furtive on Aug 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Are competitors in the Beijing Olympics required to cover up or mute their tattoos? Or is my mind playing tricks on me. [more inside]
posted by chookibing on Aug 18, 2008 - 17 answers

What news am I missing at the Olympics - what has been covered up or ignored by the Chinese regulators providing the video feed to NBC etc? I have to imagine there have been some outbursts or protests and the Chinese are not letting the media cover it (at least on live TV). Is there a good site noting these occurrences, or have the games just gone off nearly flawlessly? (excepting the drum tower murder last week.)
posted by pithy comment on Aug 18, 2008 - 6 answers

Why would someone who is competing in shooting in the Olympics need to dope up? [more inside]
posted by xetere on Aug 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Why does Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin's father Valeri Liukin keep kissing her?
posted by plexi on Aug 15, 2008 - 36 answers

I would like a list of the times Michael Phelps' gold medal races will be shown on NBC (EST). I can't seem to find this information online, or even the events in which he's competing. I can't use NBC's Olympic site to watch video because I can't install Silverlight.
posted by null terminated on Aug 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Why the different events in women and men gymnastics? [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Aug 13, 2008 - 18 answers

Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentleman, and so forth. Or, how to avoid the commentators. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Aug 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Why is it so difficult to find historical footage of past events which were, at the time, broadcast for free (for example, archival video of the Olympic Games and the Oscars)? Wouldn't the economic value of making these events available somehow (for a fee) outweigh their value sitting on a shelf somewhere, unwatchable except in tiny snippets or on very rare special occasions? [more inside]
posted by chos on Aug 12, 2008 - 12 answers

For which olympic events do US athletes have to get "real" jobs in the off-season? [more inside]
posted by metastability on Aug 12, 2008 - 16 answers

A question about Volleyball (real, not that Beach crap) uniforms. [more inside]
posted by Neiltupper on Aug 11, 2008 - 14 answers

How can I watch the opening ceremony of the Olympics, now that I've missed it? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor on Aug 9, 2008 - 12 answers

Olympic beach volleyball uniforms: Why are the women wearing bikinis? [more inside]
posted by caroljean63 on Aug 9, 2008 - 39 answers

I am leaving for Beijing in a few days. I am bringing a video camera and plan to interview English-speaking Chinese people on the street. My goal is to edit the footage together into an informative and insightful piece. If you could ask the people of China any question, what would it be?
posted by srkit on Aug 8, 2008 - 32 answers

looking for a video of a past olympics... where the history is recounted... [more inside]
posted by eatdonuts on Aug 7, 2008 - 0 answers

How can I watch the Olympics without a tv (but with broadband internet)? [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Aug 4, 2008 - 15 answers

Please help me and my friend develop a water gun target for a 5 year old's birthday. [more inside]
posted by chickaboo on Aug 4, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm 24. Let's say I wanted to have a shot at the Olympics, in any sport, at some point in the future. Are my chances over? Is there a sport I could start now, dedicate the next few years to, and become good enough to be a contender? What sport should that be? (I'm not picky.) [more inside]
posted by melodykramer on Aug 3, 2008 - 66 answers

Is there an English listing of all of the artists found in the China 2008 Olympics promotional video/theme? [more inside]
posted by Quarter Pincher on Jul 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Why do even olympic level swimmers (especially women) appear to have a "thin layer of fat over muscle" look rather than having the extreme muscle definition of say, sprinters? [more inside]
posted by true on Jul 4, 2008 - 13 answers

I would like to read some blogs about the Olympics. Can you recommend any? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects on Jul 3, 2008 - 9 answers

In the US, what cable channels do I need to have complete coverage of the 2008 Olympics? [more inside]
posted by hipersons on Jun 26, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm in Japan right now, but I have all of August off. I want to hang out in Beijing for a week or so during the Olympics. I don't actually want to attend them, I just want to take part in the hubbub. How can I reserve a cheap bed (~30USD) now? Caveat: I do not speak any Chinese.
posted by borkingchikapa on May 16, 2008 - 5 answers

Early in the summer, London 2012 released a hybrid animated / live action brand video showcasing their new Wolf/Ollins logo. It has since been scrubbed from the internet - I linked to a YouTube posting of the video that has been taken down (along with an excellent Save The Rave remix), and they've done a crack job of flushing it from the internet entirely. Apparently, there were health concerns. Help me find a copy of the original I loved so much!
posted by migurski on Oct 31, 2007 - 2 answers

How do I buy tickets in Phase 2 of the Beijing Olympics when I have plenty of Chinese friends, but I'm not a Chinese national? [more inside]
posted by aherdofturtles on Sep 14, 2007 - 1 answer

Improv Comedy Filter: I just moved to Chicago and everyone tells me "To meet people like you, you gotta join an improv troup!" The problem is: there's like 30 of them, and they're all different. So Chicago (or improv) fans: What's the deal with these improv classes, which do you recommend, and what's the best way for a newbie to the city to get situated in the scene?
posted by moooshy on Jun 25, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to see the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in person. How early can/should I book a hotel room and plane tickets and event tickets? What do I need to think about in advance? How do I do this?
posted by Plutor on May 9, 2007 - 8 answers

I've signed up for the Polar Plunge to support the Special Olympics in our area.... [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Feb 2, 2007 - 9 answers

In the 2002 Winter Olympics, there was a female figure skater or ice dancer with a Celtic/Irish name. Her name had a traditional spelling and the announcers were constantly stumbling over the pronunciation. [more inside]
posted by TauLepton on Nov 18, 2006 - 18 answers

Help me find an old insightful email commentary (one that did the rounds on email) on the chauvinism of American network coverage of the Olympics in mid-90s. [more inside]
posted by jak68 on Sep 27, 2006 - 5 answers

Who Made The Bobsleds For The 1932 U.S. Olympic Team? [more inside]
posted by philmas on Aug 9, 2006 - 9 answers

Beijing Mefites: Will the construction for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing interfere with a trip there this autumn? [more inside]
posted by jsonic on Jul 13, 2006 - 6 answers

Help me find interesting articles, books, interviews about American steroid scandals in the Olympic Games. [more inside]
posted by np312 on Jul 7, 2006 - 2 answers

I adore the white and red jackets Team Russia has been wearing at the Olympics, how could I get one for me? [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Feb 24, 2006 - 8 answers