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The Winter Olympic Games set to unfold in the Russian beach resort town of Sochi in 2014 were plagued by controversy right from the start.
When organizers struck down a request by NGO Pride House to set up shop in Sochi, Russia’s policies on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights came under close scrutiny. Then there are widespread allegations over corruption in the provisions of services and facilities. Critics accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of cronyism in awarding contracts and mismanagement of funds that affects all business sizes and vendors interested in making money on the event.
The facilities needed for games, from venues to cargo terminals, were heavily criticized for environmental and geological hazards they might pose. The skewing of real estate prices in and around the venue was also put in question. Meanwhile, political activists have not made it easier for the organizers to market the games. Though organizers could learn how to make better management decisions they certainly give a lot of attention given to safety and security which are very real concerns in an area that has traditionally been a hotbed of political dissent and conflict.
Despite all these, and the fact these are the most expensive games ever sports enthusiasts around the world remain steadfast in their faith. However, seeing how much most expensive rings can cost maybe the price of a solid winter competition isn’t that high? Some people are willing to spend a fortune on eating, just look at the prices of the most expensive food in the world. The Olympic spirit represents all that is true, good, and beautiful in the human spirit and when the history of the Sochi games are remembered, the controversies will be documented, the interesting facts archived, but amazing tales such as these will be be remembered and talked about for a long time.
The infographic features a selection of amazing facts, and many tales of triumph, tragedy, pride and glory in the history of the Winter Olympics. There will always be enduring achievements that will be forever remembered, such as Bjorn Daehlie’s 12 Olympic medals, or the Eddie Eagan and his singular achievement of being the only athlete to win gold at both the Summer and Winter games. And there’s the fact that Russia, famous for its cold and cruel winters, chose to host the Winter Olympics in the subtropical resort town of Sochi, where palm trees sway amidst the new venues constructed at the beachfront Olympic park.
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Few occasions present the opportunity for drama and excitement like the Olympics, more so the Winter Games because of the harsh conditions under which it is played. This infographic presents a selection of the many amazing and amusing stories told in this glorious event. 10 Tales of Triumph, Tragedy, Pride, and Glory The Most Expensive Olympics in History. With 11 new venues and price tag of $51 billion, the Sochi Games goes into the record books as the most expensive games ever held, beating even the Beijing Summer Games ($46.5 billion). Most Bemedaled Winter Olympian. Cross-country skier Bjorn Daehlie of Norway remains the Winter Olympian with the most medals (8 golds and 4 silvers). The Only Athlete to Win Gold at the Summer and Winter Games. Eddie Eagan became the only athlete in Olympic history to win gold at both a Summer and Winter Games. Eagan was the 1920 light-heavyweight boxing gold medalist and won a gold in 4-man bobsled at Lake Placid in 1932. The BMW Bobsled. Built by a company that certainly knows the business of speed, the BMW-built bobsled of the USA team in Sochi is wrapped in carbon fiber and optimized with advanced aerodynamic engineering. Fatal Crash Wipes Out Skating Medal Hopes. A Sabena Airlines crash in Belgium killed 78 people including all of the 18-member USA ice skating team. A whole generation of potential medal winners was wiped out by that fatal Flight 548 crash on February 15, 1961. Richest Winter Olympics Athlete. Snowboarder Shaun White’s net worth was estimated to be $20 million prior to the Vancouver Games of 2010. He is the face of the sport and continues to earn millions in endorsements as he prepares for Sochi. Twelve New Events Debut in Sochi. Perhaps the most dramatic addition is the women’s event in ski jumping. A long campaign involving lawsuits and lobbying have finally brought equality to the once all-male sport. Winter Olympics in Warm Sochi. A country known for the most bitter winters chooses to host the Winter Olympics in Sochi, a subtropical resort town, where even in winter temperatures rarely drop below 12°C. Snow machines are on standby just in case warm weather threatens. What’s A Sochi Gold Medal Worth? The Sochi gold medal contains 516 grams of silver and 6 grams of gold. But what’s it really worth to the winner? Russia promised $122,000 to each of its gold medal winners. The USA has not come out with an announcement yet, but gold medalists in the London Games got $25,000. <div style="clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;"><a href="/10-of-the-worlds-most-expensive-autographs-whose-signatures-are-now-worth-a-fortune/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad"><!-- INLINE RELATED POSTS 2/2 //--><style> .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:inherit; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid inherit!important; box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -moz-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -o-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); -webkit-box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.17); text-decoration:none; } .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad:active, .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:inherit; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ufeaf028431d01051196ed91c2fa45bad:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } </style><div style="padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;"><span class="ctaText">Read more:</span> <span class="postTitle">10 of the World’s Most Expensive Autographs: Whose Signatures Are Now Worth a Fortune?</span></div></a></div> The Sochi Olympic Torch’s Epic Relay. From the world’s deepest lake to Europe’s highest mountain and into outer space, the Sochi Olympic torch will be carried by 14,000 bearers on foot, bus, plane and many other forms of transportation over 65,000 kilometers for 123 days across 2,900 cities and villages. Fatal Crash Wipes Out Skating Medal Hopes. The hopes of a nation vanished when Sabena Flight 548 crashed on February 15, 1961. 78 people perished including all of the 18-member USA ice skating team. A whole generation of potential medal winners was wiped out by that fatal moment.
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