Olympics run rings around Whistler residentsThe Olympic Games are coming to Whistler, Canada in six months, and locals aren’t feeling the Olympic spirit. Schools are being shut, seasonal businesses are suffering and taxpayers are reeling from extra costs.
Olympics
Female boxers get a bash at Olympic glory
For the first time since 1904, women’s boxing will be back on the Olympic bill, with the IOC announcing female boxers can compete in the 2012 London Games. But it’s been a tough slog for recognition that has taken over a century.
Sebastian Coe: London Olympics on track
London will deliver an Olympic Games in the worst economic climate since the early 1970s. But the London 2012 chairman says the GFC has had “very little impact” on preparations.
Phelps is not the Greatest Olympian Ever. Not yet
Sure, Michael Phelps is freakishly good, great even, but he is still on Olympics away from being the greatest ever, writes Adam Schwab.
H.G.’s Golden Nuggets: Killer Jackson and Matt’s fat 30
Suddenly it is Day 3 of competition and a lazy susan of sporting snacks is on the revolve, writes H.G. Nelson.
Media briefs and TV ratings: DWTS moves to Sunday, Satin returns!
Will Fairfax staff care? … Entertainment stocks devalued by digital age … Satin returns! … Monetising YouTube … Olympian couch potatos’ viewing habits … Generational change at The Post
Olympic Food Stealing Champion
My dog - gold medallist at the 2006 Food Stealing Olympics…
