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2012 Olympics

Monday, December 31, 2012

Editors' Picks: Most Notable Sports Moment of 2012

Your group of local patch editors weighs in on the standout sports moments of the year.

Editor's Note: The following is part of a special "end-of-the-year" series in which local editors from your nearby Patch towns highlight their favorites in various topics.   Jonathan Friedman - Editor, Attleboro-Seekonk Patch From my earliest days through college, I was a competitive swimmer. I was never good enough to be an Olympian, but I have a tremendous respect for those who are. And every four years, it is exciting to see swimming in the spotlight. Special kudos go to Michael Phelps, who looked like he had lost his magic when he didn't even win a medal in his first individual event, the 400 IM (first time since 2000 that had happened), but then regained it later in the week with spectacular wins in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly, while…

Friday, June 24, 2011

Celebrate Olympic Day

What Olympic sport would you compete in?

Today, June 23, is International Olympics Day. Olympic Day was established on June 23, 1894 and is celebrated all over the world by more than 160 countries.  As the world gears up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom, today is a day to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games. The Olympic ideals of Fair Play, Perseverance, Respect and Sportsmanship are also highlighted today.  In honor of Olympic Day, Foxborough Patch wants to know what Olympic Sport you would like to compete in? Leave a comment or email Courtney.Jansson@patch.com. 

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