The men’s marathon at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games in Greece was won by Italian runner Stefano Baldini. The highlight of this event was the sensational tackle of Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima by a spectator. De Lima ended up coming third. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.
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Marathon Athens 2004 Olympic Games
June 14th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics
Tags: 2004·2004 Olympics·Athens·Athletics·Brazil·events·Greece·Italy·marathon·olympic games·track and field
Marathon Seoul 1988 Olympic Games
June 13th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics
The men’s marathon at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games in South Korea was won by Italian runner Gelindo Bordin. Here is a video of the last stages of the race, showing many of the top finishers crossing the line. It has an Australian commentary, so lots of references to their athletes, who came in 5th and 8th. There are also videos of the earlier parts of this race to be found online. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.
Tags: 1988·1988 Olympics·Athletics·events·Italy·marathon·olympic games·Seoul·South Korea·track and field
Marathon Helsinki 1960 Olympic Games
June 12th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics
The men’s marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games in Italy was won by Ethiopian runner Abebe Bikila, running in bare feet. Abebe Bikila became the first black African to take home a gold medal in any sport. Here is a video of the event. See more on the men’s Olympic Games marathon.
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Tags: 1960·1960 Olympics·Athletics·Ethiopia·events·Italy·marathon·olympic games·Rome·track and field
100m Men's Sprint 1960 Rome Olympic Games
April 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Athletics
The men’s 100m at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games was won by German sprinter Armin Hary in 10.2 seconds. With the Italian commentary and the dramatic music this is a wonderful way to watch the 100m final. See more on the History of the Olympics 100m sprint.
Tags: 100m·1960·1960 Olympics·Athletics·events·Italy·olympic games·Rome·track and field
World Cup 1934 Final: Italy v Czechoslovakia
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Football (Soccer)
Highlights of the 1934 FIFA World Cup Final, held at Stadio Nazionale PNF in Rome, Italy. The final was won by Italy in extra time, beating Czechoslovakia 2:1
Tags: 1934·1934 World Cup·Czech Republic·Czechoslovakia·FIFA World Cup·Italy·Slovakia
World Cup 1938 Final: Hungary v Italy
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Football (Soccer)
Highlights of the FIFA World Cup Final in 1938, held at the Stade Olympique de Colombes in Paris, France. Italy won, beating Hungary 4:2. Italy became the first team to successfully defend the title.
Tags: 1938·1938 World Cup·FIFA World Cup·France·Hungary·Italy
World Cup 1970 Final : Brazil v Italy
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Football (Soccer)
Highlights of the 1970 Mexico World Cup Final played between Brazil and Italy, won by Brazil 4:1. Look out for Champion Brazilian Pelé who scored the first goal. The goal by Jairzinho is also worth waiting for.
Tags: 1970·1970 World Cup·Brazil·FIFA World Cup·Italy·Mexico
World Cup 1990 Final – Germany defeats Argentina
May 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Football (Soccer)
A nicely edited highlight film of the final of the 1990 FIFA World Cup between West Germany and Argentina, won by the Germans 1-0. This was an ill-tempered game, notable for the first two sendings off in a World Cup final. West Germany won their third title with a late penalty by Andreas Brehme. Argentina also became the first team not to score in a World Cup Final.
Torino Winter Olympic Snowboard Halfpipe
January 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Snowboarding
A competitor at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin in the snowboarding halfpipe competition. I don’t know who it is, but they do some pretty cool moves. The Japanese commentary makes it sound even cooler.
Tags: 2006 Winter Olympics·halfpipe·Italy·Snowboarding·winter olympics·winter sports
Lindsey Jacobellis Women's Snowboard Olympics Final
January 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Snowboarding
The complete race of the Women’s Snowboard Cross final at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. There are a few stacks as expected in these races, though most spectacularly is Lindsey Jacobellis falling just at the end and giving up the gold.
Tags: 2006 Winter Olympics·Italy·Lindsey Jacobellis·snowboard cross·Snowboarding·Turin·winter olympics·winter sports
