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Word: olympicsized (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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Sure enough, there it was in all of the papers I bought that day--"Hamill: 'No Title, No Olympics'" or "Hamill Sounds Off on Judging," and "Hamill To Hang Up Skates?" We were both satisfied with a job well done, and congratulated each other on our writing success.

Author: By Jon Ledecky, | Title: The Skeleton in Skater Dorothy Hamill's Closet | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

The father and daughter sat down and talked about their respective lives. The senior Hamill explained that Dorothy's outspoken comments had destroyed any chance she had for either the national or world championship titles. The Olympics were now out of the question, unless. . .

Author: By Jon Ledecky, | Title: The Skeleton in Skater Dorothy Hamill's Closet | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

"I hope to go on to the Olympics after the World Championships. The judging and all the officials that I have met during my career have been great. I think the reporters completely misunderstood me." Then, she paused as if to catch herself. Was she going to change that lie...

Author: By Jon Ledecky, | Title: The Skeleton in Skater Dorothy Hamill's Closet | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

Even so, the Olympics can still be the best sport has to offer in entertainment, nervy verve, and old-fashioned inspiration. This year's Games promise to deliver all three in abundance. On the slopes of the Tyrol, a pack of European and Canadian men and women, plus a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Test of the Best on Snow & Ice | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

It is on ice, though, that the Olympics should present the most riveting and partisan spectacle for U.S. viewers. The nation's most talented team is in speed skating, with at least two gold-medal prospects (see box page 64). For nine days they will be locked in a...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Test of the Best on Snow & Ice | 2/2/1976 | See Source »

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