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Under-the-radar sports you should check out during the Tokyo GamesThere are certain sports that are staples of the Olympics, the ones that get on in prime time and take hold of the sports world when they’re going for the gold. It used to be that those sports, like gymnastics, swimming, and track, would only really show up on your TV every so often. Maybe you’d cat...

Get to know your worldwide Olympic athletes!There will be thousands of athletes at this year’s Olympic games. Some are international celebrities, some will go back to their main jobs by mid August. But all will get free condoms at the Olympic village....
Just So You Know, A Real Archer Would Destroy These Olympic Pretenders On The Field Of Combat
I tried watching some Olympic archery competitions. It made me sick. All I saw were a bunch of stationary cowards, shooting arrows in a highly controlled environment while aided by the kind of high-tech equipment you’d expect to find in a Navy SEAL’s locker. I couldn’t stop thinking about how Lars A...
These Archery Outfits Are Dope
In some Olympic sports, the competitors are clad in nothing but little tiny swimsuits. In some, they are covered head-to-toe in protective gear. There’s a wide spectrum of outfits, from cycling’s skintight spandex to boxing’s obtrusive headgear, but one group of athletes stands above all challengers...
This Glorious Goober Will Blow Your Mind With His Sick Archery Skills
This video is nearly six minutes long. I understand that asking you, dear reader, to watch a six-minute video of some dude doing archery tricks in his garage and the woods by his house is a tall order, but you need to do this. You need to watch Lars Andersen, master of ancient and long-forgotten bow...
The International And North American Junior Girl's Archery Champion, 1935
Another sure shot from the Lively Morgue. ...
What Are The Jingoists Saying Today: Italy Wins Gold Over USA Archery On Final Shot Bullseye
The Italians just won gold in Archery on a last-shot dagger of a bullseye. It made for an intense and entertaining watch, however bittersweet it may be to come in second. It was the first medal for the United States, but the real pressing matter is, what are the jingoists saying about Italy snatch...
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Legally Blind Archer Breaks First World Record Of 2012 Olympics
Yes, the opening ceremonies come later today in London, but a handful of events are already underway, and there's already been a world record established....

The Greatest Olympic Cauldron Lighting Ever Happened 20 Years Ago Today
Look, there's a lot about the 1992 Opening Ceremonies in Barcelona that is just a little too '90s for most folks. The short shorts. The glow sticks. The high socks. However, every single time I watch the ending, I get chills, my brain unable to wrap itself around the fact that HE SHOT A FUCKING AR...

Olympics Field Guide: Im Dong-Hyun, The Lethal Blind Archer
Name: Im Dong-Hyun...
