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On the road to the Olympics with Joe Vardon & Team USA
Jul 25, 2024
Joe Vardon, an Olympic journalist, shares insights on LeBron's leadership, Olympics logistics, and Team USA's preparation for tough matches. Topics include venue decisions, Kevin Durant's impact, and the future of Team USA basketball.
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- The tradition of separating cold and warm weather sports in the Olympics started in 1924.
- Team USA needed to balance star power and role players for optimal chemistry in the competition.
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History of Figure Skating in Summer Games
Figure skating was included in the overall Olympic program during the 1908 and 1920 summer games before the IOC established the first Olympic Winter Games in 1924, setting a tradition of separating cold and warm weather sports.
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