History

Olympic Athletics History: The Last Five Men to Win the Hammer Throw

23 May 2012

The men's hammer throw has been a part of the Olympic Games since 1900. At recent Olympics, the hammer throw has provided plenty of excitement and also quite a bit of controversy as a number of competitors have tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. The list below includes information on the last five men to capture Olympic gold in the event:

History by the waters

23 May 2012

London is a city that breathes history - even to its waters.Chelsea Creek is named after the historic tributary of the River Thames that flows by this now- fashionable London area.

Making history with history

23 May 2012

By Paulette Lash Ritchie, Times Correspondent Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Springstead High School students making the nationals are, from left, Chandler Griffin, Sarina Singh, Sabrina Impreso, Alexander Franklin (back, center), Mikey Bennett (front, center), Nina Morales, Nicole Cannon and Jonas Gonzalez. SPRING HILL — World history honors and Advanced Placement European history teacher Suzanne ...