Olympic Games (1972) – Page 2

Buddy Melges, American Sailing Champion, Dies at 93

A product of a Wisconsin lake region, he was the first sailor to win both Olympic gold and sailing’s top prize, the America’s Cup. And his colleagues revered him.

By Chris Museler

Dentsu International Olympic Committee Local Government Olympic Games (1972) Olympic Games (2030) Sapporo (Japan)

Tokyo Olympics Scandal Fouls Hopes for a Sapporo Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee was already struggling to find hosts for the Winter Games. Sapporo’s flailing 2030 bid has added another headache.

By Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno