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Inside The Making And Design Of The Rio 2016 Logo [VIDEO]
24 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The overly pink London games are over, and hopefully the memories of the Lisa-Simpson-giving-Bart-a-blowjob logo will soon fade. The logo for the Rio games was revealed to the world at the closing ceremony, and it turns out that there’s more to it than just the beautiful symbolism of people holding hands.
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Straight From The Olympics – Exclusive Inside Tour Of The Oakley Safehouse [GALLERY]
15 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2oceansvibe’s man on the ground at the 2012 London Olympics, Ryan Scott, managed to get into one of the most exclusive recreational areas for athletes: the Oakley Safehouse.
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Humans Are Amazing – How Olympians Manage To Keep Smashing Records
14 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Of all the things that attract people to the Olympics, record-breaking performances are surely near the top of the list. People sit in anticipation at the venues, or huddled around TVs at home and in pubs, waiting for records which once seemed inconceivable to be smashed by the latest crop of top athletes. And then four years on, they do it again, ad infinitum, or will they?
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Our Olympic Team Arrives Back In South Africa [GALLERY]
14 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Team SA arrived back in South Africa this morning. They landed at OR Tambo International Airport after taking part in the Olympic Games in London. They were welcomed back by a large crowd, including schoolchildren who were there to cheer for their hero’s. Our athletes brought back six medals. Check out all the action below.
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What’s Faster? Usain Bolt Or Gravity? [VIDEO]
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Undisputed fasted man alive, Usain Bolt, is fast. Really fast. The New York Times has already compared him to every other 100m athlete that’s ever run in the 100m event, but how would he compare against something that isn’t human? Like the force of gravity?
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Awesome Collection Of Multi-Exposure Olympic Photographs [PICS]
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Olympics are officially and you’ve undoubtedly been left with a gaping void in desperate need of filling. Seeing as the next epic installment is four long years away, it’s best to start weening yourself off slowly as soon as possible and what better way to begin that process than with an awesome gallery of multi-exposure photographs from this year’s games.
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Boris Johnson: The Spice Girls’ Greatest Fan? [VIDEO]
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s no secret that here at 2oceansvibe we’re rather fond of London mayor Boris Johnson. Who wouldn’t be? He must have had a rough two weeks, running the city during the world’s largest event, so it seems only natural he’d let his hair down at the closing ceremony.
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The IOC Doesn’t Use Any Ranking System Or Medal Table For The Olympics, The Media Do
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Olympics are over, but which country really ranks where on the medal table? There is no official way of ranking the medal count because the media decides.
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All The Highlights From The Olympics Closing Ceremony [GALLERY]
13 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last night the 2012 Olympics came to a grand end with the official closing ceremony. A scale model of London took centre stage and was wrapped entirely in newspaper. Damien Hirst interpreted the Union Flag by using members of the crowd, and black London cabs performed a taxi ballet.
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US Ladies Gymnastics Team Teaches Reporter “Dougie” Dance [VIDEO]
10 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Five female Olympic Gymnasts on an open-top double-decker bus in London teaching George Bush’s daughter how to Dougie. Kind of sounds like some bizarre fantasy, doesn’t it? Except it’s not, it’s exactly what happened earlier this week.
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Epic Fail – German Diver Scores Zero From All Seven Judges [VIDEO]
08 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It takes a lot to get to the Olympics. Strict training, years of dedication and many, many sacrifices. Especially when you come from a country like Germany, where the competition to make the cut is tough. When you finally make it onto the springboard at the London Games, it must really suck to Feck it up.
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2012 London Olympics: The First Nine Days In Pictures [GALLERY]
08 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It is incredible to think that we are just over halfway through the Olympics already! More than 10 000 athletes from 200 national Olympic committees around the globe are taking part, and so far dozens of Olympic and World Records have already been broken – resulting in more than 500 medals already awarded!
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Partake In The Olympics With Today’s Awesome Google Doodle
07 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Finally, Google have stepped it up and delivered the kind of awesomeness we’ve come to expect from them! Their initial Olympic doodle was a bit of let down, offering no real interaction or fun Easter Eggs, today’s however is right up there with the best of them.
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How Does Usain Bolt Compare With All The Previous Olympic Medalists?
06 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We know that Usain Bolt is one man that does his surname justice. Officially the fastest man on the planet, and with four Olympic gold medals behind his name, he may arguably be the best sprinter that the world has ever seen. But how does he stack up against former medalists?
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Cameron Van Der Burgh Admits Using Illegal Dolphin Kick To Win Olympic Gold
06 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Cameron van der Burgh, one of South Africa’s Olympic stars, has admitted to using illegal dolphin kicks to gain an advantage and ultimately win the 100m breaststroke final at the Olympics in London several days ago. Despite the transgression, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) are unable to sanction him as the admission came five days after the event.
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Olympic Lunch – A Bargain At R500 000
06 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s no secret that the Olympics cost a metric shit ton of money. The London Organising Committee has way overblown its budget, and many people on the streets are complaining about the real benefit against the cost of such an event. Good to know then that the officials are at least eating well.
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The Olympics, Shot Exclusively With An iPhone 4S [PICS]
03 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dan Chung is a photojournalist for the Guardian on assignment at the Olympics. Instead of lugging around a bag full of heavy, expensive equipment like everyone else, he’s using just his iPhone 4S and a few aftermarket attachments. The results have been amazing.
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A Handy Guide To Beach Volleyball Signals [GALLERY]
03 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
With the quarterfinals in the beach volleyball kicking off this weekend, you may have been wondering what all those signals mean that the athletes keep making behind their butts. Well, fear no more, we’ve done the hard work for you. Impress your friends this weekend with your new knowledge!
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The Unforgettable Moment Our Olympic Rowing Team Won Gold [GALLERY]
03 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday we received our third gold medal at the London Olympics, when our men’s lightweight rowing team managed to edge out Denmark and Great Britain in the rowing final at the Eton Downey rowing centre. These pictures of Sizwe Ndlovu, Matthew Brittain, John Smith and James Thompson celebrating – a mixture of elation and exhaustion after the grueling race – makes me so proud to be from the same country as these guys!
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NBC Olympic Livestream Catches Nip-Slip In Women’s Waterpolo, Twitter Erupts [VIDEO]
03 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
US broadcast network NBC has received a lot of criticism for its broadcast of the Olympics so far. This has included its choice of camera work and editing, as well as delaying the coverage of events and only broadcasting them during primetime. Coverage of the women’s waterpolo between Spain and USA, which was streamed live on NBC’s website, provides a good argument for a delayed broadcast.
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Rowers Bring Home Another Gold For South Africa
02 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa received its third gold medal earlier today, when our men’s lightweight coxless four managed to edge out Denmark and Great Britain in a thrilling rowing final at the Eton Downey rowing centre.
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Priceless Reaction By Olympic Judges After Gymnast’s Perfect Vault [PICS]
02 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
US gymnast McKayla Maroney yesterday scored 16,233 with a beautiful vault routine at the 2012 London Olympics. And just like her performance, the judges’ reactions were absolutely perfect.
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30 Of The Hottest Female Olympians In London [PICS]
02 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Life is not fair, we know this, but sometimes it’s just plain wrong. Take for example the Olympians featured in this post, not only were they granted with the genetic ability to advance to the highest level in their respective disciplines, but they’re also ridiculously good looking! But I digress, without further ado, enjoy this gallery of 30 of the hottest female Olympians attending the games this year.
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Paul McCartney Only Earned £1 Playing At The Opening Ceremony
01 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Paul McCartney, one of the last remaining Beatles, is pretty much as big as it gets when it comes to famous musicians. And accordingly, he can demand pretty much whatever he wants for stadium gigs. Surprising then, that he only earned a single pound for his stellar performance at the extravagant Olympic Opening Ceremony.
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Chad Le Clos’ Father Is The People’s Champ – UNBELIEVABLE! [VIDEO]
01 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, local boy Chad le Clos did what countless other swimmers have only dreamt of, he beat Michael Phelps in the 200m Men’s Butterfly final. As glorious as the moment was, for him and the whole of South Africa, it was his father, Bert, who stole the show in a post-race interview.
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Is This The Happiest Worker At The Olympics? [VIDEO]
31 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With all the bad (and some good) press the Olympics, it’s great to see videos like this one surfacing. Meet Rachel Onasanwo, who volunteered to help herd fans into the Olympic stadium on Friday. Her dry humour shows a fantasticly sarcastic, yet oddly sincere appreciation for the Games that you simply have to see.
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Banksy’s Latest Olympic Art Pieces May Be Destroyed
26 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
He may not be competing in the Olympics, but based in London, you can be damn sure that street-artist Banksy will have something to say about the Games. His two latest stencils, “Hackney Welcomes the Olympics” and “Going For Mould” are unfortunately struggling to win favour with British authorities, who have not taken his artwork lightly.
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The Olympic Opening Ceremony Is Going To Be Pretty Weird, Featuring Voldemort
25 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I feel a little bit sorry for the organisers of London’s Olympic Ceremony. They’ve got to follow on the epic opening ceremony held in Beijing, with thousand of drummers beating along in unison. The British just can’t control their people like that.
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Radvertising: Meet The Superhumans [VIDEO]
20 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Paralympians are often overlooked by the public and overshadowed by their able-bodied counterparts, usually because people assume they not as good or their events are not as entertaining. As the following video will duly demonstrate, that is farthest thing from the truth, meet the Superhumans.
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London Olympics Loses 10 000 Security Guards To “Software Glitch”
18 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With the London Olympics a mere ten days away, this is a bit of an embarrassment for Boris Johnson to admit. With the decision to outsource security of the games to private security firm G4S, their last-minute withdrawal has left politicians with no choice but to call up members of the military. Many have just returned from deployment in Afghanistan.
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