Olympics

New Zealand will send 182 athletes to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

The Beijing Olympic Games 2008 began on August 8 and end on August 24. According to the official website, more than 10,700 athletes from around the world will compete in 28 events for 302 gold medals.

Books about the Olympics

There are lots of good books about the Olympics written especially for kids.

Olympics web sites

The Olympic Games: Overview and history of the modern and ancient Olympics. From the World Book Encyclopedia
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
Beijing 2008: The Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 8-24, 2008. The XXIX Olympiad.
TVNZ Olympics Website: TVNZ's Olympics website with a dedicated page for every single Olympic sport.
Eyes on Beijing: SPARC's Olympic website. Get real time results, learn more about the athletes and how SPARC is involved.
International Olympic Committee (IOC): Includes information on the Olympic Movement & future Olympic Games. Also the Numismatic Federation (FINO), Philately Federation (FIPO), Memorabilia Federation (FIMO) & The Olympic Museum
New Zealand Olympic Team to Beijing 2008: In 2008, some 185 athletes will represent New Zelaand on the world stage. With background, event results, Olympic competition history and more.
NZ Athlete Profiles Search: Search for profiles of Athletes and officials
The Olympics: New Zealand's Olympians - almost 1000 of them - have produced plenty of memorable moments over the years, but the Games have also been marred by boycotts, controversy and tragedy. From nzhistory.net
Scholastic News Online reports on the games

See more websites on the Olympics