Winter Olympics.

From: Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin) | Date: January 27, 2006 | Copyright information

The Olympics are events in which athletes from around the world compete in different sports. This February, the Winter Olympics will be held in Turin, Italy. One of the newest Winter Olympic sports is snowboarding.

Let the Games Begin!

The Winter Olympics take place every four years. Here are some popular Winter Olympic sports.

Snowboarding was added to the Winter Olympics in 1998. It is a lot like skateboarding and skiing. Snowboarders slide down ...

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