Two Leading Ladies of Olympism

Santo Domingo – There could be no better duo than Carol Lewis (USA) and Frieda Nicholls (BAR). They may have competed at different Olympic Games (1972) - (1984 / 88) but they share the same spirit. Carol was a darling on and off the Athletics field for most of the 1980’s. Later she came back as a pioneer of women sports in the Bobsleigh. Frieda, with her legendary charm, was a whiz of the Athletics world a decade before. Together they make an unbeatable educational team helping kids across the map realize what their potential could be.

Nous avons été demandés par le Comite National Olympique et Sportif du Cameroun pour distribuer le bulletin attaché qui est en français.

We have been asked by the Cameroon National Olympic and Sports Committee to distribute the attached newsletter which is in French.

Olympian Cedric Harris Leads the Way

Dominica – This tiny Caribbean island is not the first port of call for most tourists. It is a spec of lush mountainous greenery amid an ocean of blue. Those who have been there know it for its famous water falls that cascade down to the beaches. Few who come to the Dominica can ever forget its natural beauty.

In this paradise there is one Olympian that is working to keep it special. Cedric Harris (DMA) is the President of the local Olympians Association. He leads the few Olympians on the island by inspiring them to do more than call upon. Cedric is a true community role model.

Leadership Gathering Benefits All

Dominican Republic – Olympian leaders from the Americas came together in Santo Domingo to discuss how to support the World Olympians Association. The Pan-American Olympians Association was formed in 2007 with the goal of helping the World Olympians Association fulfill its mission in a more affirmative fashion.

Reunion de Liderazgo Benefician a Todos

Republica Dominicana – Lideres Olimpicos de las Americas se reunieron en Santo Domingo, Republica Dominicana, para discutir temas de apoyo a la Asociacion Mundial de Atletas Olimpicos. La Asociacion Panamericana de Atletas Olimpicos fue formada en el 2007 con la meta de ayudar a la Asociacion Mundial de Atletas Olimpicos en su mision en la region.

Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from China -- to children all over the world.

Les Fuwa, mascottes officielles des JO de Beijing 2008

Les Fuwa sont les mascottes officielles pour les Jeux Olympiques de Beijing 2008, dont les couleurs et l'inspiration trouvent leur origine dans les cinq anneaux olympiques, dans les immenses montagnes, terre, fleuves, lacs et mers de la Chine ainsi que dans les images préférées des animaux aimables. Ces mascottes sont porteuses d'un message d'amitié, de paix ainsi que de meilleurs souhaits de la Chine aux enfants de par le monde.

BEIJING - Nearly a hundred singers that included Jackie Chan, Emil Chau, Wang Lee-Hom, Gigi Leung gathered at Tai Miao at the Beijing Working People's Culture Palace to celebrate the 100-day countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games on the evening of April 30.

The party began at 7:30 p.m., when singers performed a range of Beijing Olympic songs as a prelude for the real treat a half hour later, the first live rendition of "Beijing Huan Ying Ni" ("Welcome to Beijing"), which was written especially for the occasion.

Sport, Culture, and Education in Action

Dominican Republic – A group of distinguished Olympians from throughout the western hemisphere came together to pay a special visit to local students at the Baez High School in Santo Domingo. The students made an in-depth presentation to their guests about the traditional and trans-cultural evolution of their country. This included a presentation regarding agriculture items to popular music. The Olympians learned a great deal about the history of this beautiful island nation and what it has gone through to reach today.

Cecilia Colledge was 11 years and 73 days old when she competed in the women's single skating competition at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

She is the youngest athlete to have competed at the Winter Olympics and went on to win a silver medal at the 1936 Olympics in Germany.