Sentence examples for olympic background from inspiring English sources

The sixth candidate does not have an Olympic background.

Among the thousands of students gathering for today's commencement ceremonies at Columbia University on Morningside Heights, there will be one with a remarkable Olympic background.

It is horrendously tough and you can be the best swimmer in the world and not make the final if you are not right on the day.' Despite Furniss's emphasis on an Olympic background to win medals, it is obvious that Adlington has other kinds of experience in her bag that will help her today.

The choice of Blackmun is seen as a sign that the board is heeding criticism that its recent leaders have lacked a background in Olympic sports.

Michigan has a track record for hiring leaders with unusual career paths — the departing athletic director, Bill Martin, had a background in Olympic sports and real estate development.

When you finally reach the top of the building, you can have your picture taken, with the Olympic stadium in the background.

Sir Ming deplored slick marketing by Labour and the Tories while allowing his own personality, humble background and Olympic career to be packaged as boldly as his handlers dare.

As soon as they get into the Park, almost everybody takes pictures under the pink entry signs with the Olympic Stadium in the background before making their way to their venue.

A crowd of 14,900 stayed long after the final race, cheering and paying homage to the gold medalists as the Olympic anthem blared in the background.

The flags, which display the Olympic rings on a white background, could be sold for about £100,000, the Border Force said.

A green background indicates the Olympic champion.