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February 2nd, 2012
( University of Innsbruck ) Interventions to promote women have continuously been criticized as ineffective and inhibiting performance. Economists of the University of Innsbruck have now rejected this criticism; they conducted a series of experiments which examined the efficiency and effects of various interventions to increase women's willingness to enter competition. The study has been ...
January 20th, 2012
Three times already, the Olympic flame has lit up the Tyrolean resort of Innsbruck - a unique distinction but also an example of how far the Olympics have come in the past decades.
January 19th, 2012
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) - Teen ski racers dreaming of becoming the next Lindsey Vonn received firsthand tips on how to do it from the Olympic downhill champion herself on Thursday. Vonn gave her view on what it takes to be su Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vonn gives advice to Youth Olympics ...
January 16th, 2012
The Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games officially got under way last Friday with an Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel stadium, the iconic Olympic venue in the heart of Austria’s Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck(PRWEB) January 16, 2012 The Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games officially got under way last Friday with an Opening Ceremony at the Bergisel stadium, the iconic Olympic venue in ...
January 16th, 2012
The First Winter Youth Olympic Games are not just about sporting excellence – music, art, culture, lifestyle and community spirit are all important too. As Worldwide Olympic Partne
February 13th, 2012
Last week, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced the formation of an exploratory committee to look at bidding for the Winter Olympics in 2022 or 2026. To use a sports cliche, there are a lot of hurdles to overcome before and if Salt Lake secures another bid. A city hosting a second Winter Olympic Games isn't without precedent. read more
February 5th, 2012
A new study shows that land-cover changes, in particular deforestation, in the vicinity of glaciers do not have an impact on glacier loss. However, the study, in which Innsbruck climate researcher were directly involved, also shows that deforestation decreases precipitation in mid elevation zones, which affects the quality of life of the population living in the surrounding areas. The study is ...
January 17th, 2012
The Youth Olympics feature many of the same sports as the regular Olympics, but often with a mixed-gender and/or team twist.
February 2nd, 2012
Interventions to promote women have continuously been criticized as ineffective and inhibiting performance. Economists of the University of Innsbruck have now rejected this criticism; they conducted a series of experiments which examined the efficiency and effects of various interventions to increase women's willingness to enter competition. The study has been published in the current issue of ...
January 22nd, 2012
The Innsbruck 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games ended Sunday and according to Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), it "exceeded all expectations
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