Host City Americas Panel #6: The role of events in promoting people and places featuring Anita8/31/2022 It was such an absolute pleasure to join Host City Americas once again for their 2022 event. Be sure to watch for free on YouTube for this educational and informational panel!
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The Last Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev Dead at 91: A Historical Fixture in Olympic History8/31/2022 Mikhail Gorbachev was a controversial figure in world history, but also one that left a lasting influence and impression on world sports and Olympic history as well.
https://apnews.com/article/mikhail-gorbachev-world-leaders-react-8c11998dcfe20b8928e15644ce935c8d Remembering a Dark Day in Olympic History: The terror attack on the 1972 Munich Olympic Games8/31/2022 On August 26th, 1972, the world would celebrate the commencement of the Munich Olympic Games. This well written article by Deutsche Welle commemorates the heroes and victims of the barbaric attacks that overshadowed the '72 Games' legacy, while reminding us to remain ever vigilant and to refuse to bow to fear and terror.
LINK: www.dw.com/en/remembering-the-terror-attack-on-the-1972-munich-olympic-games/a-62931000 |
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