Refugee Olympic Team visit Christ the Redeemer statue
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. – STORY Seven of the ten athletes that make up the Refugee Olympic Team visited the Christ the Redeemer Statue. Rami Anis, Country of origin – Syria; host...
IOC President Thomas Bach announces Executive Board decision on participation of Russian athletes at Olympic Games Rio 2016
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IOC President Thomas Bach reacts to the McLaren report.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT IOC President Thomas Bach reacts to the findings of the McLaren report.
Syrian refugee, Rami Anis, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Syrian refugee Rami Anis has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the Olympic Games Rio...
South Sudanese refugee, James Nyang Chiengjiek, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT South Sudanese refugee James Nyang Chiengjiek has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the Olympic...
South Sudanese refugee, Rose Nathike Lokonyen, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Fourteen years after leaving her home country, South Sudanese refugee Rose Nathike Lokonyen has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of...
South Sudanese refugee, Paulo Amotun Lokoro, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT South Sudanese refugee Paulo Amotun Lokoro has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the Olympic...
South Sudanese refugee, Yiech Pur Biel, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT South Sudanese refugee Yiech Pur Biel has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the Olympic Games...
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The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Democratic Republic of the Congo judokas Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika have been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the...
Ethiopian refugee, Yonas Kinde, selected for Refugee Olympic Team for Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Ethiopian refugee Yonas Kinde has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the Olympic Games...
Syrian refugee, Yusra Mardini, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Ten months after fleeing the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini has been selected together with nine fellow...
South Sudanese refugee, Anjelina Nadai Lohalith, selected for Refugee Olympic Team at Olympic Games Rio 2016
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT South Sudanese refugee Anjelina Nadai Lohalith has been selected together with nine fellow refugees to be part of the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the...
IOC President Thomas Bach calls for anyone with information on doping to come forward immediately. It comes as the IOC announces preliminary results of Beijing 2008 sample retests.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Olympic flame brings message of hope and peace to UN Headquarters in Geneva before making its way to Brazil
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY The Olympic flame has visited the United Nations headquarters in Geneva on its way to Brazil from Greece to begin the Brazilian Torch Relay. The flame was carried...
The Olympic Flame officially handed over to Rio 2016 – 100 days before the Opening Ceremony at Maracanã Stadium on 5 August
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. The Olympic Games Rio 2016 Torch Relay will begin its next chapter after the Olympic flame was handed to the delegation of the Olympic Games Rio 2016 on Wednesday...
Syrian refugee Ibrahim Al Hussein carries the Olympic Games Rio 2016 Torch through Greek refugee camp
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. Ibrahim Al Hussein, a Syrian refugee-athlete, has carried the Olympic flame through the Eleonas Open Reception Centre in Athens as part of the Rio 2016 Torch Relay. The...
IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Games in Rio will deliver a message of hope in troubled times – Rio 2016 flame lit
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. IOC President Thomas Bach says the Olympic Games Rio 2016 ‘will be a message of hope in troubled times’ as the Olympic Torch Relay gets underway. The Rio 2016 flame...
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The role sport plays in fostering peace is not to be underestimated says IOC President Thomas Bach speaking ahead of the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP). The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free...
Yusra Mardini, Syrian refugee swimmer attempts to qualify for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.
The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge. STORY SCRIPT Seven months after fleeing the Syrian capital of Damascus, Syrian refugee swimmer Yusra Mardini is hoping to qualify for the Olympic Games Rio 2016. The...
Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games comes to an end after 10 days of competition
The Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympics has come to a close after 10 days of competition. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Last gold medal of Lillehammer 2016 won by the United States of America in the Men’s Ice Hockey
The United States of America have won the final gold medal of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Men’s Ice Hockey. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Mixed NOC duo from Japan and Switzerland claim Lillehammer 2016 gold in the Curling Mixed Doubles
Athletes from Japan and Switzerland have combined to win gold in the Curling Mixed Doubles. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Lillehammer 2016 Biathlon Mixed Relay gold won by Norway
Norway has won its fourth gold medal of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Biathlon Mixed Relay. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Sweden win Women’s Ice Hockey gold at Lillehammer 2016
Sweden has won the Women’s Ice Hockey gold at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Jamaica’s Daniel Mayhew becomes first athlete from the Caribbean country to compete at a Winter Youth Olympic Games
Daniel Mayhew has become the first athlete from Jamaica to represent the Caribbean country at the Winter Youth Olympic Games, competing in the Men’s Monobob. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Germany complete domination of Bobsleigh Individual Monobob at Lillehammer 2016 with Jonas Jannusch claiming the Men’s title
Jonas Jannusch has completed Germany’s domination of the Bobsleigh Individual Monobob event at Lillehammer 2016 by winning the Men’s event. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Four nations come together at Lillehammer 2016 to win Short Track Speed Skating Mixed NOC Team Relay gold
Athletes from four NOC’s have combined to win gold in the Short Track Speed Skating Mixed NOC Team Relay at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Germany’s Laura Nolte wins the first ever Youth Olympic Games Women’s Bobsleigh Monobob title at Lillehammer 2016
The first Winter Youth Olympic Games Women’s Bobsleigh Monobob title has been won by Germany’s Laura Nolte at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Germany wins Alpine Skiing Parallel Mixed Team gold at Lillehammer 2016
Germany have won gold in the Alpine Skiing Parallel Mixed Team event at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Men’s Individual Skeleton title taken by the Russian Federation’s Evgenii Rukosuev
The Russian Federation’s Evgenii Rukosuev has won gold in the Men’s Individual Skeleton at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
The Russian Federation’s Lana Prusakova takes the first ever YOG Ladies’ Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle gold at Lillehammer 2016
The first ever Youth Olympic Games Ladies’ Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle title has been won by the Russian Federation’s Lana Prusakova at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Manuel Traninger wins Austria’s second gold of Lillehammer 2016 in the Men’s Alpine Skiing Slalom
Austria’s Manuel Traninger has won gold in the Men’s Alpine Skiing Slalom at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Norway claim gold in the Men’s Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle at Lillehammer thanks to Birk Ruud
Norway have won their 17th medal of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games with Birk Ruud taking gold in the Men’s Freestyle Skiing Slopestyle. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
The United States of America’s Chloe Kim wins second gold of Lillehammer 2016 in Ladies’ Snowboard Slopestyle
The United States of America’s Chloe Kim has won her second gold of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Ladies’ Snowboard Slopestyle. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
The United States of America complete Snowboard Slopestyle domination at Lillehammer 2016 with Jake Pates claiming gold in the Men’s event
The United States of America has dominated the Snowboard Slopestyle at Lillehammer 2016 with Jake Pates claiming gold in the Men’s event. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Ashleigh Fay Pittaway wins Great Britain’s second gold of Lillehammer 2016 in Women’s Individual Skeleton
Ashleigh Fay Pittaway has won Great Britain’s second gold of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Women’s Individual Skeleton. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Eduard Casaneanu wins Romania’s first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games medal after winning gold in the Men’s Ice Hockey Skills Challenge at Lillehammer 2016
Eduard Casaneanu has won Romania’s first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games medal after winning gold in the Men’s Ice Hockey Skills Challenge at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Youth Olympic Games Ambassador ‘Queen’ Yuna Kim visits Lillehammer 2016
Figure skating legend and Youth Olympic Games ambassador, Yuna Kim, has visited the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Switzerland’s Aline Danioth becomes first Winter Youth Olympic Games athlete to win four Alpine Skiing medals with gold in the Ladies’ Alpine Skiing Slalom
Aline Danioth, of Switzerland, has become the first athlete to win four medals from the Winter Youth Olympic Games Alpine Skiing events after winning gold in the Ladies’ Slalom at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online...
The Republic of Korea’s Magnus Kim wins his second gold of Lillehammer 2016 in Men’s Cross-Country Skiing Free 10km
The Republic of Korea’s Magnus Kim has won his second gold of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Men’s Cross- Country Skiing Free 10km. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Slovenia continue Ski Jumping success with gold in the Mixed Team event at Lillehammer 2016
Slovenia have continued their Ski Jumping success at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games with gold in the Mixed Team event. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
The Russian Federation’s Maya Yakunina wins Ladies’ Cross-Country Skiing 5km Free gold at Lillehammer 2016
Maya Yakunina has won the Russian Federation’s fourth gold at Lillehammer 2016 in the Ladies’ Cross-Country Skiing 5km Free. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
People’s Republic of China win gold in first ever YOG Biathlon Single Mixed Relay event at Lillehammer 2016
The People’s Republic of China have won the first ever Winter Youth Olympics gold medal in the Biathlon Single Mixed Relay at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Four nations combine to win first ever Youth Olympic Games Speed Skating Mixed NOC Team Sprint gold
Athletes from Mongolia, Italy, People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Korea have combined to claim gold in the first ever Winter Youth Olympics Speed Skating Mixed NOC event at Lillehammer 2016. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and...
Canada win Curling gold in the Mixed Team event at Lillehammer 2016
The Curling Mixed Team event has been won by Canada at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Ema Klinec from Slovenia wins Ladies’ Ski Jump gold at Lillehammer 2016
Slovenia’s Ema Klinec has won gold in the Ladies’ Ski Jumping at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Slovenia confirm Individual Ski Jump double with Bor Pavlovcic taking Men’s gold at Lillehammer 2016
Bor Pavlovcic has completed Slovenia’s domination of the Individual Ski Jumping event by claiming Men’s gold at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Ice Hockey Women’s Skills Challenge gold won by Sena Takenaka from Japan at Lillehammer 2016
Japan’s Sena Takenaka has won gold in the Ice Hockey Women’s Skills Challenge at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Polina Tsurskaya wins Ladies’ Figure Skating Free Skating for the Russian Federation
Russian Federation’s Polina Tsurskaya has won gold in the Ladies’ Figure Skating Free Skating event at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Russian duo Anastasia Shpilevaya and Grigory Smirnov win gold in Figure Skating Ice Dance at Lillehammer 2016
The duo of Anastasia Shpilevaya and Grigory Smirnov have won Russia’s second Figure Skating gold medal of Lillehammer 2016 in the Ice Dance. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
First ever Team Ski-Snowboard Cross gold won by Germany at Lillehammer 2016
Germany has won the first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games gold medal in the Team Ski-Snowboard Cross event. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Russian duo Ekaterina Borisova and Dmitry Sopot win Figure Skating Pairs Free Skating gold at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
Russian pair Ekaterina Borisova and Dmitry Sopot have won gold in the Figure Skating Pairs Free Skating at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Reece Howden claims gold at Lillehammer 2016 in the Men’s Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross for Canada
Canada’s Reece Howden has won gold in the Men’s Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Switzerland’s Talina Gantenbein wins gold in Ladies’ Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross at Lillehammer 2016
The Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Ladies’ Freestyle Skiing Ski Cross title has been won by Switzerland’s Talina Gantenbein. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Jake Vedder wins the United States of America’s seventh Lillehammer 2016 gold in the Men’s Snowboard Cross
Jake Vedder has won the United States of America’s seventh gold medal of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games in the Men’s Snowboard Cross. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Ladies’ Snowboard Cross gold won by France’s Manon Petit at Lillehammer 2016
France’s Manon Petit has won gold in the Ladies’ Snowboard Cross at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Republic of Korea confirm Speed Skating 1500m double with Min Seok Kim taking Men’s gold at Lillehammer 2016
Min Seok Kim has won the Men’s Speed Skating 1500m gold at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Republic of Korea’s Ji Woo Park wins Ladies’ Speed Skating 1500m gold at Lillehammer 2016
Ji Woo Park of the Republic of Korea has won gold in the Ladies’ Speed Skating 1500m at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Switzerland’s Aline Danioth wins second medal of Lillehammer 2016 with gold in Ladies’ Alpine Skiing Combined Slalom
Swiss athlete Aline Danioth has won her second medal of Lillehammer 2016 by claiming gold in the Ladies’ Alpine Skiing Combined Slalom. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
River Radamus wins his second gold medal of Lillehammer 2016 for the United States of America
The United States of America skier River Radamus has won his second gold medal of the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Republic of Korea complete Short Track Speed Skating 1000m double with Daeheon Hwang winning gold
Republic of Korea have recorded the double in the Short Track Speed Skating 1000m after Daeheon Hwang claimed gold in the Men’s event. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
The United States of America’s Birk Irving claims Men’s Skiing Freestyle Halfpipe gold at Lillehammer 2016
Birk Irving has claimed gold in the Men’s Skiing Freestyle Halfpipe at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Madison Rowlands wins Great Britain’s first Lillehammer 2016 gold in Ladies’ Skiing Freestyle Halfpipe
Great Britain has won its first Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games medal after Madison Rowlands claimed gold in the Ladies’ Skiing Freestyle Halfpipe. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Jiyoo Kim claims Short Track Speed Skating 1000m gold for Republic of Korea at Lillehammer 2016
Republic of Korea’s Jiyoo Kim has won gold in the Ladies’ Short Track Speed Skating 1000m at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
United States of America complete Snowboard Halfpipe double as Jake Pates takes gold at Lillehammer 2016
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Chloe Kim claims United States of America’s second gold at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
United States of America snowboarder Chloe Kim has claimed gold in the Ladies’ Snowboard Halfpipe. The IOC offers the following Video News Release to all news agencies, broadcasters and online news platforms free of charge.
Republic of Korea’s Min Sun Kim takes the Ladies’ 500m Speed Skating gold medal at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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River Radamus wins United States of America’s first gold medal at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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Austria’s Nadine Fest claims gold in the Ladies’ Alpine Skiing Super-G at the Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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Republic of Korea’s Magnus Kim wins first ever Men’s Cross Country Skiing Cross Free gold at Lillehammer 2016
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Moa Lundgren of Sweden wins the first gold of Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Lillehammer, Norway for the Winter Youth Olympic Games
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IOC Awards Discovery Communications European Broadcasts Rights for the Olympic Games
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United States of America complete Snowboard Halfpipe double as Jake Pates takes gold at Lillehammer 2016
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February 14, 2016
Chloe Kim claims United States of America’s second gold at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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February 14, 2016
Madison Rowlands wins Great Britain’s first Lillehammer 2016 gold in Ladies’ Skiing...
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February 14, 2016
Republic of Korea complete Short Track Speed Skating 1000m double with Daeheon Hwang winning gold
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February 14, 2016
Switzerland’s Aline Danioth wins second medal of Lillehammer 2016 with gold in Ladies’...
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February 14, 2016
The United States of America’s Birk Irving claims Men’s Skiing Freestyle Halfpipe gold at...
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February 14, 2016
River Radamus wins his second gold medal of Lillehammer 2016 for the United States of America
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February 13, 2016
Republic of Korea’s Magnus Kim wins first ever Men’s Cross Country Skiing Cross Free gold at...
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February 13, 2016
Austria’s Nadine Fest claims gold in the Ladies’ Alpine Skiing Super-G at the Lillehammer 2016...
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February 13, 2016
Moa Lundgren of Sweden wins the first gold of Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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February 13, 2016
Republic of Korea’s Min Sun Kim takes the Ladies’ 500m Speed Skating gold medal at Lillehammer...
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February 13, 2016
River Radamus wins United States of America’s first gold medal at Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth...
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February 12, 2016
IOC President Thomas Bach says he is “excited” for the sporting competition ahead after the Opening...
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February 11, 2016
IOC President Thomas Bach arrives in Lillehammer, Norway for the Winter Youth Olympic Games
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January 21, 2016
General Views of the sporting venues and the city of Lillehammer
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December 6, 2015
Hockey legend Luciana Aymar announced as Youth Olympic Games Ambassador for Buenos Aires 2018
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August 27, 2015
Yuna Kim says fair play is what young athletes should learn at Lillehammer 2016 during the Winter Youth...
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July 31, 2015
Lausanne elected host city for 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games
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July 31, 2015
Beijing Named host City of Olympic Winter Games 2022
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June 29, 2015
IOC Awards Discovery Communications European Broadcasts Rights for the Olympic Games
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June 16, 2015
Mats Zuccarello & Silje Norendal become Lillehammer 2016 Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors
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January 6, 2015
Almaty and Beijing Submit Candidature Files for 2022 Olympic Winter Games – Interviews
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January 6, 2015
Almaty and Beijing Submit Candidature Files for 2022 Olympic Winter Games
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November 18, 2014
Olympic Agenda 2020: Strategic Roadmap for the Future of the Olympic Movement Unveiled
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November 3, 2014
The IOC Welcomed the Historic Recognition by the United Nations of the Autonomy of the IOC and Sport
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October 29, 2014
UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Youth Refugees and Sport completes first UN mission in Jordan
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August 16, 2014
Nanjing Youth Olympic Games 2014: From War Zone to International Spotlight
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August 15, 2014
Nanjing 2014 best of the Opening Ceremony
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August 8, 2014
Best of the Sport action in Nanjing 2014
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July 27, 2014
IOC unveils Michelle Wie as Youth Olympic Games ambassador ahead of golf’s debut at Nanjing 2014...
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July 27, 2014
Olympic Gold Winner Chad le Clos becomes Youth Olympic Games ambassador – as the final countdown...
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July 15, 2014
IOC Brings Hope to Haiti With Opening of New Sport Centre
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February 6, 2014
Olympic Scholarship for Sochi 2014: A Helping Hand to Olympic Hopefuls – Isabel Clark Ribeiro...
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February 6, 2014
Olympic Scholarship for Sochi 2014: A Helping Hand to Olympic Hopefuls – Peter Adam Crook
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February 6, 2014
Olympic Scholarship for Sochi 2014: A Helping Hand to Olympic Hopefuls – Valya and Vita...
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January 29, 2014
Twelve spectacular New Winter Sports Events for Sochi 2014! New Formats
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January 28, 2014
Twelve spectacular New Winter Sports Events for Sochi 2014! New Athletes
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September 8, 2013
Jacques Rogge Set to retire After twelve years at the helm of international olympic Committee – On...
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September 5, 2013
Legacy of bidding for 2020 Olympic Games candidate cities – Istanbul, Tokyo and Madrid
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November 20, 2012
Olympic Legacy – Passing the Flame
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July 16, 2012
Olympic Scholarship: A Helping Hand to Olympic Hopefuls
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July 12, 2012
London 2012: An Historic Step Towards Gender Equality
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July 4, 2012
The IOC’s Fight Against Doping at London 2012
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May 15, 2012
The Youth Olympic Games – The springboard for success at London 2012
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February 26, 2012
London 2012 Hopefuls Making Most of Olympic Youth Development Centre in Zambia
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February 15, 2012
Best of the Sport action in Innsbruck 2012
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January 17, 2012
Opening Ceremony, comments from IOC President and Yuna Kim, as well as action from the opening event of...
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January 14, 2012
Austrian ski heroes Stephan Eberhater and Sigfrid Wolf officially opened the competition in a...
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December 19, 2011
Kevin Rolland – freestyle Skier & Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
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June 7, 2011
IOC awards broadcast rights in the US for the Olympic games to NBC
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May 17, 2011
Key meeting in Lausanne for 2018 Olympic Winter Games candidate cities – Munich, Annecy and...
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May 12, 2011
Israel and Palestine National Olympic Committees meet to address training and competition issues for...
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May 9, 2011
Major figures meet in Geneva to boost Human development through sport – IOC president Jacques...
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April 6, 2011
Exciting New Events for possible inclusion at the Winter Olympic games in Sochi 2014
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March 1, 2011
Historic Lausanne Meeting Signals Major push against illegal sports betting
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January 25, 2011
IOC President Jacques Rogge to meet with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
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January 25, 2011
Youth Olympic Games – Preparing a new generation of athletes for London 2012
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