Posts Tagged: Olympic Games
So much for legacy…
I don’t normally post petitions on here, but this one really resonated with me. So much grassroots athletics is run by dedicated volunteers trying to do their best with limited resources. Decisions like the one by the trustees of Berry
So much for legacy…
I don’t normally post petitions on here, but this one really resonated with me. So much grassroots athletics is run by dedicated volunteers trying to do their best with limited resources. Decisions like the one by the trustees of Berry
Nick Symmonds’ Beer Mile American Record
Here at Ethical Athlete we’re all about positive change through healthy exercise and sustainable practices. This includes ensuring a healthy hydration and nutrition strategy for your exercise programme. Olympians seem a good place to start. After all, they must know the
Nick Symmonds’ Beer Mile American Record
Here at Ethical Athlete we’re all about positive change through healthy exercise and sustainable practices. This includes ensuring a healthy hydration and nutrition strategy for your exercise programme. Olympians seem a good place to start. After all, they must know the
Public Enemy – “Harder than you think” (UK Paralympics version)
OK, we’ve all seen the Channel 4 Paralympic “Superhuman” ident. But now it seems that Public Enemy have seen it too. Unsurprising, as their track “Harder than you think” is featured in it. Clearly inspired, they’ve combined the Paralympic footage
Public Enemy – “Harder than you think” (UK Paralympics version)
OK, we’ve all seen the Channel 4 Paralympic “Superhuman” ident. But now it seems that Public Enemy have seen it too. Unsurprising, as their track “Harder than you think” is featured in it. Clearly inspired, they’ve combined the Paralympic footage
Dow, the “Official Chemical Company” of the Olympic Movement
I had decided before the Olympics that I wasn’t going to write too much about the Olympic sponsors, beyond highlighting the accusations of Adidas using sweatshop labour, and the difficulties faced by athletes with regard to Rule 40. My decision was based
Dow, the “Official Chemical Company” of the Olympic Movement
I had decided before the Olympics that I wasn’t going to write too much about the Olympic sponsors, beyond highlighting the accusations of Adidas using sweatshop labour, and the difficulties faced by athletes with regard to Rule 40. My decision was based
The Olympics Opening Ceremony
I hadn’t meant to watch any of the Opening Ceremony as I had planned on getting an early night. However, I switched on part way through the Industrial Revolution and remained captivated right the way through to Jamaica’s entry, by
The Olympics Opening Ceremony
I hadn’t meant to watch any of the Opening Ceremony as I had planned on getting an early night. However, I switched on part way through the Industrial Revolution and remained captivated right the way through to Jamaica’s entry, by
Guest article: A flame, a light, a beacon
The Last Lap. 1st Floor, Main Library Although mainly covered in the media over the past weeks and months for various interruptions of weather and wackos, the torch relay has perhaps been the most obvious manifestation of Olympism for the
Guest article: A flame, a light, a beacon
The Last Lap. 1st Floor, Main Library Although mainly covered in the media over the past weeks and months for various interruptions of weather and wackos, the torch relay has perhaps been the most obvious manifestation of Olympism for the
Guest article: Five coloured rings, four weeks to go, three months of work, too much to do, and one amateur blog post
The Fear. 1.18 Postgraduate Hotdesk Room The Olympic Rings – you must have seen them. If not then go find the nearest London 2012 installation, on a regional landmark near you, and then stand and enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling
Guest article: Five coloured rings, four weeks to go, three months of work, too much to do, and one amateur blog post
The Fear. 1.18 Postgraduate Hotdesk Room The Olympic Rings – you must have seen them. If not then go find the nearest London 2012 installation, on a regional landmark near you, and then stand and enjoy that warm fuzzy feeling
Should the rules be changed on athlete sponsorship?
A subject that has kept cropping up online recently is that of the issue of athlete sponsorship, and whether the rules that govern it should be changed. My personal view is that I would much prefer for sport to exist
Should the rules be changed on athlete sponsorship?
A subject that has kept cropping up online recently is that of the issue of athlete sponsorship, and whether the rules that govern it should be changed. My personal view is that I would much prefer for sport to exist
Adidas: ‘”Poverty Wages” in the sporting goods industry’. A justification?
Regulars to Ethical Athlete will recall that back in April I highlighted an article from The Independent investigating claims that Adidas branded clothing for the Olympics was being produced under sweatshop conditions. The Independent were not the only news source to cover
Adidas: ‘”Poverty Wages” in the sporting goods industry’. A justification?
Regulars to Ethical Athlete will recall that back in April I highlighted an article from The Independent investigating claims that Adidas branded clothing for the Olympics was being produced under sweatshop conditions. The Independent were not the only news source to cover
