A multi-sport event is a competition in which athletes compete in a number of different sports.
The first modern multi-sport event organised were the Olympic Games, organised by the International Olympic Committee (est. 1894) for the first time in 1896 in Athens, Greece. After some badly organised celebrations (1900, 1904), the Olympics became very popular. The number of sports, initially only a few, is still growing.
Why Politicians Rely On Sports Arenas Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 The Democratic National Convention used a hockey arena and then a football stadium as a backdrop for presenting its message. Then when John McCain chose a running mate he visited a basketball arena and two minor league baseball parks. What not use a music venue? We examine what political arenas say about America. Giants Host Redskins In NFL Opener Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:05:00 -0400 For fans and fantasy league wonks, it's the time of year when they begin to hum the tune: "Are You Ready for Some Football?" Bill Curry, former NFL player and college coach, previews the season as it kicks off Thursday night. A-Rod Homer Survives Replay Challenge Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0400 Now that Baseball has finally joined other sports in using instant replay, it didn't waste its first instant replay on an obscure player. It was Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez who showed up in the tape when the Tampa Bay Rays challenged an A-Rod home run in the ninth inning of Wednesday's game. The umpires ruled for the Yankees after viewing their first ever replay.
United States Biathlon Organization (USBA) - National governing body for biathlon in the United States. Site provides information, news, events, results, personal profiles, and championship points race.
United States Modern Pentathlon Association - Includes results, rules, FAQ, calendar, history and related links. Also provides US team profiles and champions from 1991.
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