Olympics

Leave it to an Englishman to make the 2012 Olympic torch run one of the cutest moments in the history of the games.

Special Olympics Wyoming is celebrating 40 years during the 2012 Summer Games in Laramie. At the Opening Ceremonies three athletes, John Patton, Donald Graham and Ron Fawcett, were honored for their participation in Special Olympics Wyoming since it began in 1972.

Through his numerous TV and radio projects, Ryan Seacrest has conquered the world of entertainment. And now the 37-year old will be adding sports’ broadcasting to his impressive resume.

If you’ve ever wanted to shoot down a track of solid ice at 80 miles per hour on a bobsled, now’s your chance. The Olympic bobsled track in Park City, UT is open for business.

The first annual Redneck Olympics, which took place in Hebron, Maine earlier this month, featured events such as wife-carrying, bobbing for pig’s feet, lawn mower races, mud pit belly flops and toilet-seat horseshoes. It also posed a threat to the real Olympics, apparently, because lawyers for the US Olympic Committee have contacted Redneck Olympic organizer Harold Brooks and told him to cease and

Once again this year, Laramie's many athletic facilities will be filled with the sights and sounds of competition as we are honored to host the Statewide Special Olympics.