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Qatar adds third woman to Olympic roster
by After Atalanta
posted April 10, 2012 at 11:24am

Photo: Reuters Qatar, like Saudi Arabia, has never sent a female athletes to the Olympics. That will change this summer. Two women had been scheduled to go after receiving wild cards from the IOC. A third has just been added. Bahia al-Hamad, who also...more

No Saudi female Olympians - now what will the IOC do?
by After Atalanta
posted April 7, 2012 at 11:07am

It seems that after some consideration (or not) Saudi Arabian officials, despite some positive encouragement from the IOC, have decided not to send women--or even a woman--to the Olympic Games this summer in London. The king of gender equality himself--J...more

Three Middle Eastern Countries to Exclude Women From Olympics
by Wombat Sports
posted April 6, 2012 at 8:33pm

Prince Nawaf bin Faisal - Courtesy Sport-ENews.com As the Olympics vastly approach with Judo, Tae Kwon Do, wrestling, and newly introduced women’s boxing on the schedule, don’t expect to see any female competitors from Saudi Arabia, Brunei,...more

Kerri Walsh Talks Motherhood, Olympics Prep and Beach Volleyball Wardrobe
by A Glam Slam
posted April 6, 2012 at 12:58pm

  Kerri Walsh is one half of beach volleyball’s most dominant duo. She and her playing partner, Misty May-Treanor, have reunited to chase a third consecutive Olympic gold medal at the upcoming London Games. Since her last Olympics appeara...more

More than a Woman, More like an Olympian
by HeatherKampf
posted April 2, 2012 at 10:31am

So just to be clear before I begin the true 'meat' of this blog: I thought of the title of this blog before Google-ing "More than a woman" and finding it to be an annoyingly high-pitched disco song released by the Bee Gees in 1978. In no way did I intend ...more

And your 2012 USA Olympic women's basketball team is......
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 31, 2012 at 9:58am

.....named, except for one more slot. Who in the Brittney Griner could they be saving that spot for?Sue BirdTamika CatchingsDiana TaurasiSwin CashSeimone AugustusSylvia FowlesCandace ParkerTina CharlesAngel McCoughtryMaya MooreLindsay WhalenThis team has ...more

Stella McCartney Unveils Team GB Olympic Uniform Designs
by A Glam Slam
posted March 23, 2012 at 10:57pm

Fashion is an integral part of the Olympic Games and several high-end designers are in the business of creating Olympic styles. In just four months, Team USA athletes will go for gold wearing ensembles from Ralph Lauren, while Italian competitors will spo...more

Women from All Nations Heading to the Olympics?
by Women in Sport International
posted March 21, 2012 at 10:22am

By JoJo Rennie It was reported last week that there is a considerable chance that women from all participating nations will appear in the London 2012 Olympics for the first time ever. Exciting news indeed. According to theage.com it is Jacques Rogge (pr...more

Banking on Saudi Arabia - London may be first Olympic Games in which all nations field women
by Muslim Women in Sports
posted March 20, 2012 at 4:00pm

LONDON — The prospect of Saudi Arabia sending women athletes and officials to the Olympics for the first time has increased following talks with the IOC on a list of potential female competitors for the London Games. Saudi Arabia is one of three co...more

2012 Olympian Sarah Robles: Breakfast
by Pretty Strong
posted March 19, 2012 at 10:53am

I know this video is pretty terrible but, hopefully with some practice, they'll get better. I want to share some of the daily activities I do so you all can get to know me better. Sarah! ...more

Jessica Mendoza: Softball’s Olympic return hinges on MLB
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted March 16, 2012 at 1:20pm

Softball’s Olympic return hinges on MLB Mar 13 5:06 PM ET | By Ramona Shelburne ESPNLosAngeles.com  Jennie Finch is a wife, a mother of two and a successful businesswoman. Since retiring from softball she’s run the New York City mara...more

Gabby Douglas: The Real Star of the AT&T; American Cup
by Sports Girls Play
posted March 6, 2012 at 7:34pm

Going into this past weekend’s AT&T American Cup all eyes were on Jordyn Wieber – you know, 2012′s “IT” girl according to the media – but by the end of the meet all you could hear was the name Gabby Douglas. Why? ...more

Abby Wambach New Co-Captain of U.S. Women’s Soccer Team
by Pretty Tough
posted February 26, 2012 at 2:34am

Abby Wambach will have a new title at the  London Games. Coach Pia Sundhage recently named the 31-year-old Wambach a co-captain of the U.S. women’s soccer team- or essentially the vice-captain to team leader Christie Rampone. It makes sense, ...more

Yelena Isinbayeva sets her 28th World Record with a 5.01m clearance in Stockholm
by anngaff
posted February 24, 2012 at 10:37am

Yelena Isinbayeva put together a sequence of remarkable height clearances, one more exciting than the last, ending in a crescendo of a world-record 5.01m/16-5.25 that brought the crowd in Stockholm, Sweden, to their feet yesterday. The mark broke her ow...more

Nike Rolls Out London 2012 Olympic Designs
by A Glam Slam
posted February 23, 2012 at 6:32pm

Ahead of the 2012 London Games, Nike has unveiled a range of Olympics gear, including the uniforms that will be worn by Team USA men’s and women’s basketball teams and track and field athletes. In addition to unique design elements, the innova...more

Skirting the issue on boxing attire
by Wendy Parker's Extracurriculars
posted February 21, 2012 at 12:35pm

The Amateur International Boxing Association is now saying skirts are optional for competitors in the first women’s Olympic boxing tournament in London. Another first-world crisis has been averted. This optional position is probably the best, give...more

Underwood, Shields, and Esparza – Your US Olympic Boxing Team
by Wombat Sports
posted February 20, 2012 at 12:51am

Esparza, Shields, and Underwood - Courtesy USA Boxing The first ever United States Women’s Olympic Boxing team is set, and there is no denying that they are the best of the best in the U.S. Lightweight Queen Underwood (Seattle, WA), Flyweight Ma...more

Sixteen Year Old Claressa Shields Surprises at Boxing Trials
by Pretty Tough
posted February 19, 2012 at 2:39am

The next big thing in women’s boxing? Claressa Shields may just be the big thing right now. Shields, a 16-year-old, 165-pound middleweight who grew up brawling in Flint, Mich has been the talk of the U.S. women’s boxing trials. She’s&nb...;more

The Fast Life Interviews Allyson Felix
by The Fast Life
posted February 18, 2012 at 10:49pm

To Read or Listen to the full Fast Life Interview with Allyson Felix discussing the 2/4 double, Olympic preparation and her track legacy click HERE Nearly twenty-eight years ago, the brilliant flames from the Olympic Torch illuminated the southern Cali...more

Lauren Jackson an Aussie Olympic finalist
by Jayda Evans: Womens Hoops Blog
posted February 16, 2012 at 3:39pm

Storm All-Star Lauren Jackson was officially named one of 24 finalists for the Australian Olympic pool on Thursday. She's expected to captain of the squad, missing the first half of the WNBA season to prepare and compete in the London Games. The Storm ha...more

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