(Encyclopedia) IgorIgorēˈgôr, Russ. ēˈgər [key] or IhorIgorēˈkhər [key], d. 945, duke of Kiev (912–45), successor of Oleg as ruler of Kievan Rus. According to the Russian Primary Chronicle, a…
Men 50m Free Pistol: 1. Boris Kokorev, RUS (666.40 pts); 2. Igor Basinski, BLR (662.00); 3. Roberto DiDonna, ITA (661.80). 50m Free Rifle/3 Positions: 1. Jean Pierre Amat, FRA (1273.90 pts); 2.…
A demanding combination of exertion and precision by Gerry Brown and Christine Frantz Related Links 2006 Winter Olympics2006 Biathlon Medal StandingsBiathlon Through the YearsEncyclopedia…
(Encyclopedia) George I, 1845–1913, king of the Hellenes (1863–1913), second son of Christian IX of Denmark. After the deposition (1862) of Otto I, he was elected to succeed on the throne of Greece.…
The first women's gymnastics instruction in the United States was given at Mount Holyoke College in 1862. Olympic gymnastics competition for women was…
Salt Lake City These Games are controversial starting about three years before they begin, as it is revealed that several IOC members accepted inappropriately large gifts in exchange for voting to…
First Olympic Appearance: 1912 (men); 2000 (women)
by Mike Morrison and Mark Zurlo Related Links Olympics Overview 2012 Encyclopedia: Gymnastics Always one of the most…
(Encyclopedia) gymnastics, exercises for the balanced development of the body (see also aerobics), or the competitive sport derived from these exercises. Although the ancient Greeks (who invented the…
