TORINO 2006 - XXth Olympic Winter Games
The Olympic Games are one of my favorite sporting events to watch. From the opening ceremony, the lighting of the torch to its various athletes and competitions, the Olympics represent true competition, peace and goodwill among the entire human race. No other event can bring so many men and women from so many countries to a single stage.
Turin, Italy is the site of the XX Olympic Winter Games.
Brief history lesson...
Torino, in Italian, means "little bull".
Turin was first founded by the Romans as a military camp in the first century BC. By 1861, it became the capital of Italy, only to lose it four years later to Florence and by 1870, the capital was again moved to Rome.
Turin is home to the automobile brands Fiat and Lancia.
Turin is probably most famous for its Shroud of Turin, which is a linen cloth believed to be used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The Shroud itself bears the image of Jesus and his wounds that are consistent with a crucifixion. The Shroud is currently being kept in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin.
Turino 2006 key facts...
Official website - torino2006.org
Emblem
Medals
Mascots
Torch
- 84 medals will be given over a period of 17 days.
- 2,600 athletes and 2,500 officials from 82 National Olympic Committees will be housed in 3 Olympic Villages: Torino, Bardonecchia and Sestriere.
- Seven sports will be presented: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey, Luge, Skating, Skiing
- Eight competition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol, Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx, Sestriere, Torino, joined by 2 training centres at: Claviere and Torre Pellice
- 650 judges and referees will participate in the Games.
- 10,000 journalists and media operators are expected to cover the Games.
- OMEGA is the official timekeeper of these Olympics and to celebrate "Great Moments in Time" OMEGA has released their special Olympic Collection, highlighted by the Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial Rattrapante, in which only 26 pieces will be produced. See OMEGA's Olympic Collection on their website.
One element that stands out thus far - the use modern design. Contemporary design has been extensively and tastefully implemented througout, as you can see with its website, emblem, medals, mascots, torch, Olympic village and various stadiums. I can't wait to watch the opening ceremony on HD-NBC tonight. Let the games of the XX Olympiad begin!
Source: Wikipedia, Olympic.org and Timezone
Photo source: Wikipedia, Olympic.org and Timezone
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Turin, Italy is the site of the XX Olympic Winter Games.
Brief history lesson...
Torino, in Italian, means "little bull".
Turin was first founded by the Romans as a military camp in the first century BC. By 1861, it became the capital of Italy, only to lose it four years later to Florence and by 1870, the capital was again moved to Rome.
Turin is home to the automobile brands Fiat and Lancia.
Turin is probably most famous for its Shroud of Turin, which is a linen cloth believed to be used to wrap the body of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The Shroud itself bears the image of Jesus and his wounds that are consistent with a crucifixion. The Shroud is currently being kept in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin.
Turino 2006 key facts...
Official website - torino2006.org
Emblem
Medals
Mascots
Torch
- 84 medals will be given over a period of 17 days.
- 2,600 athletes and 2,500 officials from 82 National Olympic Committees will be housed in 3 Olympic Villages: Torino, Bardonecchia and Sestriere.
- Seven sports will be presented: Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Ice Hockey, Luge, Skating, Skiing
- Eight competition sites: Bardonecchia, Pinerolo, Pragelato, Cesana-Pariol, Cesana-San Sicario, Sauze d'Oulx, Sestriere, Torino, joined by 2 training centres at: Claviere and Torre Pellice
- 650 judges and referees will participate in the Games.
- 10,000 journalists and media operators are expected to cover the Games.
- OMEGA is the official timekeeper of these Olympics and to celebrate "Great Moments in Time" OMEGA has released their special Olympic Collection, highlighted by the Speedmaster Broad Arrow Co-Axial Rattrapante, in which only 26 pieces will be produced. See OMEGA's Olympic Collection on their website.
One element that stands out thus far - the use modern design. Contemporary design has been extensively and tastefully implemented througout, as you can see with its website, emblem, medals, mascots, torch, Olympic village and various stadiums. I can't wait to watch the opening ceremony on HD-NBC tonight. Let the games of the XX Olympiad begin!
Source: Wikipedia, Olympic.org and Timezone
Photo source: Wikipedia, Olympic.org and Timezone
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