U.S. military Olympians have the support of the nation throughout the London Games Service members competing in the 2012 London Olympic Games received a great network of support from family and friends, as well as fellow soldiers. U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) wrestler Spc. Justin Lester had his... Read more
United States’ Manzano pays tribute to his roots. Leo Manzano ran across the finish line in his 1500m track and field event at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Manzano finished second in the race, winning silver, and like all Olympic athletes, draped the flag of his country around his... Read more
Double amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius carries South African flag for closing ceremony for the Summer Olympics 2012. Oscar Pistorius was selected to carry the flag for South Africa in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London. Pistorius competed in the 400-meter contest and was a part of the 4×400-relay... Read more
Medal ceremony marred by the American flag flying away during the national anthem. Ten days into the London 2012 Summer Olympics and another flag mishap occurs, this time at center court – center court of Wimbledon that is. The women’s single tennis gold medal match took place at Wimbledon between... Read more
Four athletes are competing under the Olympic flag instead of under their countries’ flag for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Rules state the all Olympics athletes must compete under the flag of the country they are a citizen of – and this country must have an official, organized committee... Read more
The Olympic kick-off comes with many rules, some including the flags. One of the most highly anticipated events for the entire world is the Olympic Games. Specifically, the Olympic flame igniting the Cauldron, signaling the start of the Games – and it is right around the corner! Teams go to... Read more
Insight into the controversial act during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics. Holding the flag for your country in the opening ceremony of the Olympics is an honor that many athletes wish to be granted. With the honor, however, comes a swirl of instructions and protocol to follow. However, when... Read more
The buzz about the 2012 Summer Olympics has amped up! Here are tips on flag etiquette for Olympians and everyone at home watching the games. As retired Marine Corps veteran Richard Roamer watched segments on television of the 2012 Olympic Boxing team and Olympic track and field trials, he took... Read more
USA Women’s Olympic Tennis | Sloane Stephens, 19, French Open Run Comes to an End on Sunday in Paris Sloane Stephens, the daughter of a former NFL star (John Stephens) and a college All-American swimmer, bowed out gracefully after her loss to Samantha Stosur in the fourth round of the... Read more