Sights, Sounds, and Stories of the Olympic Games
One College Journalist's Adventures Freelancing in London, England
Below are highlights from my most recent content.
A Picture of London 2012
Ari Satok
August 14, 2012
This article offers a final reflection on the 2012 Olympic Games.
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August 14, 2012
This article offers a final reflection on the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Athletes Take Center Stage in Olympic Stadium
Spotlight on: Athletics (Track and Field)
Ari Satok
Published: August 10th
Event took place: August 3rd
The third piece in the "Inside the Arena" series, dedicated to detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
Click here to read the article about Olympic athletics.
Published: August 10th
Event took place: August 3rd
The third piece in the "Inside the Arena" series, dedicated to detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
Click here to read the article about Olympic athletics.
Witnessing Excellence- Spotlight on: Trampolining
Ari Satok
Published: August 10, 2012
Event took place: August 3, 2012
The second piece in the "Inside the Arena" series, dedicated to detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
Click here to read the article about Olympic trampolining.
Published: August 10, 2012
Event took place: August 3, 2012
The second piece in the "Inside the Arena" series, dedicated to detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
Click here to read the article about Olympic trampolining.
Inside the Arena- Photo Exhbiit # 2
August 7, 2012
Some of my best shots from different Olympic venues and events. This collection includes photography from weightlifting, beach volleyball and field hockey.
Some of my best shots from different Olympic venues and events. This collection includes photography from weightlifting, beach volleyball and field hockey.
Inside the Arena- Spotlight on Fencing
Ari Satok
August 5, 2012
The first of a series, detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
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August 5, 2012
The first of a series, detailing the experience and atmosphere at different Olympic venues and events.
Click here to read the article.
Inside the Arena Photo Exhibit # 1
A short photo exhibition of some of my best shots from some different Olympic events and venues, including athletics, trampolining, fencing, and table tennis.
August 3rd, 2012
August 3rd, 2012
Olympian Encounters
Ari Satok
August 2, 2012
This article is about my adventures meeting Olympians from around the world, ranging from two women on the Croatian basketball team, to the only ever medalist from the small country of Mauritius.
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August 2, 2012
This article is about my adventures meeting Olympians from around the world, ranging from two women on the Croatian basketball team, to the only ever medalist from the small country of Mauritius.
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A Royal Skydive
Interview and writing: Ari Satok
August 1, 2012
Click here to read a profile of Gary Connery, the skydiver who played the role of the Queen during the Opening Ceremonies.
Click here to see this article printed in the Globe and Mail, one of Canada's national newspapers.
August 1, 2012
Click here to read a profile of Gary Connery, the skydiver who played the role of the Queen during the Opening Ceremonies.
Click here to see this article printed in the Globe and Mail, one of Canada's national newspapers.
Photo Tour of the Olympic Park
Ari Satok
July, 31, 2012
An exciting inside view of the Olympic Park through both day-time and night-time photographs.
July, 31, 2012
An exciting inside view of the Olympic Park through both day-time and night-time photographs.
Running with the Torch
Ari Satok
July, 29,2012
The Olympic torch relay brought excitement and energy to communities all throughout the UK. This past week I had the opportunity to witness the relay, and run alongside it as the torch passed through Central London.
Click here to read about my adventures following the torch.
July, 29,2012
The Olympic torch relay brought excitement and energy to communities all throughout the UK. This past week I had the opportunity to witness the relay, and run alongside it as the torch passed through Central London.
Click here to read about my adventures following the torch.
Radio Broadcast # 3
Ari Satok
July 27, 2012
A broadcast from London on the eve of the Olympics Games about the Olympic torch relay, tonight's Danny Boyle directed opening ceremonies, and the two and a half weeks of exceptional sport that is set to begin tomorrow.
July 27, 2012
A broadcast from London on the eve of the Olympics Games about the Olympic torch relay, tonight's Danny Boyle directed opening ceremonies, and the two and a half weeks of exceptional sport that is set to begin tomorrow.
Olympic Torch Relay Photo Exhibition
Ari Satok
July 26, 2012
Click here to see the full photo exhibition from my experience following the Olympic torch.
July 26, 2012
Click here to see the full photo exhibition from my experience following the Olympic torch.
Olympic Anticipation- Interviews with 3 Olympic Athletes
Genevra Stone- Olympic Rower
Ari Satok
Ari's Olympic Adventures was privileged to conduct email interviews with three Olympians in which they shared exclusive thoughts and reflections as they finish preparing for the Games.
Ari's Olympic Adventures is releasing these interviews as a three part series called Olympic Anticipation in which we share a different interview each day for the next three days.
Day 1- July 23, 2012 - Interview with Genevra Stone, Olympic Rower for Team USA.
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Day 2 - July 24, 2012- Interview with Sam Loch, Olympic Rower for Team Australia.
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Day 3- Maya Lawrence, Olympic Fencer for Team USA
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Ari's Olympic Adventures was privileged to conduct email interviews with three Olympians in which they shared exclusive thoughts and reflections as they finish preparing for the Games.
Ari's Olympic Adventures is releasing these interviews as a three part series called Olympic Anticipation in which we share a different interview each day for the next three days.
Day 1- July 23, 2012 - Interview with Genevra Stone, Olympic Rower for Team USA.
Click here to read it.
Day 2 - July 24, 2012- Interview with Sam Loch, Olympic Rower for Team Australia.
Click here to read it.
Day 3- Maya Lawrence, Olympic Fencer for Team USA
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A Cultural Celebration of Olympic Proportions
Ari Satok
July 23, 2012
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This past weekend, London came alive with concerts in six different venues on the Thames river, each representing a different continent. The concerts highlighted the diversity of the nations participating in the Olympics and Paralympics, and helped usher in the spirit of the Games. Ari's Olympic Adventures attended the Oceania concert and reports on the incredibly unique atmosphere.
July 23, 2012
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This past weekend, London came alive with concerts in six different venues on the Thames river, each representing a different continent. The concerts highlighted the diversity of the nations participating in the Olympics and Paralympics, and helped usher in the spirit of the Games. Ari's Olympic Adventures attended the Oceania concert and reports on the incredibly unique atmosphere.
London in a Jiffy # 5
By: Ari Satok
July 22, 2012
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Read about the Olympic village, final preparations for the Games, and how one toy store has been gearing up for London2012.
July 22, 2012
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Read about the Olympic village, final preparations for the Games, and how one toy store has been gearing up for London2012.
The Art of Independence
Ari Satok
July 21, 2012
Click here to read this article that explores my adventures grappling with independence while living on my own in London
July 21, 2012
Click here to read this article that explores my adventures grappling with independence while living on my own in London
Exclusive Interview with Oscar Pistorius
July, 19 2012
Ari's Olympic Adventures had the privilege of getting in touch with Oscar Pistorius, an inspiring double amputee runner competing for the South African Olympic team.
Pistorius shared some of his thoughts and reflections in an exclusive email interview with Ari's Olympic Adventures, as he continues to prepare for the Olympic Games.
Click here to read the interview
Ari's Olympic Adventures had the privilege of getting in touch with Oscar Pistorius, an inspiring double amputee runner competing for the South African Olympic team.
Pistorius shared some of his thoughts and reflections in an exclusive email interview with Ari's Olympic Adventures, as he continues to prepare for the Olympic Games.
Click here to read the interview
London in a Jiffy # 4
By:Ari Satok
July 15, 2012
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Read about an Olympic security crisis, my first Bruce Springsteen concert,
and an unbelievable aerial dance troop that danced on the London Eye.
July 15, 2012
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Read about an Olympic security crisis, my first Bruce Springsteen concert,
and an unbelievable aerial dance troop that danced on the London Eye.
London in a Jiffy # 3
Ari Satok
July 13, 2012
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This article's subjects range from the transformation of Hyde Park, one of London's royal parks, to my encounter with a professional Olympic journalist.
July 13, 2012
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This article's subjects range from the transformation of Hyde Park, one of London's royal parks, to my encounter with a professional Olympic journalist.
London in a Jiffy # 2
Ari Satok
July, 12 2012
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This is the second installment of the "London in a Jiffy" series. "London in a Jiffy is a compilation of short thoughts, reflections, observations, and experiences from my journey. This article's subjects range from London museum culture, to how Westminster, the famous royal church in London, is integrating the Olympics into its prayers.
"London in a Jiffy" will now be published daily.
And to read more articles, click here.
July, 12 2012
Click here to read the article
This is the second installment of the "London in a Jiffy" series. "London in a Jiffy is a compilation of short thoughts, reflections, observations, and experiences from my journey. This article's subjects range from London museum culture, to how Westminster, the famous royal church in London, is integrating the Olympics into its prayers.
"London in a Jiffy" will now be published daily.
And to read more articles, click here.
A few highlights from my photojournalism collection. Click here to view many more of my original photographs that explore both London and the Olympic Games.
London in A Jiffy
Ari Satok
July 10, 2012
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The article is a compilation of short thoughts, reflections, observations, and experiences from my journey in London, meant to provide you a sense of the city through the lens of my experiences.
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July 10, 2012
Click here to read the Article
The article is a compilation of short thoughts, reflections, observations, and experiences from my journey in London, meant to provide you a sense of the city through the lens of my experiences.
To view more articles, click here.
Radio Broadcast # 2
Produced and created by: Ari Satok
July 8th,
2012
This is the second broadcast of "Sights, Sounds and Stories of the Olympic Games." Listen to this broadcast to hear about double amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, the fate of London houseboat owners, and about London's citizens' frustrations regarding the Olympic Games.
To listen to more radio journalism from Ari's Olympic Adventures, click here.
July 8th,
2012
This is the second broadcast of "Sights, Sounds and Stories of the Olympic Games." Listen to this broadcast to hear about double amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius, the fate of London houseboat owners, and about London's citizens' frustrations regarding the Olympic Games.
To listen to more radio journalism from Ari's Olympic Adventures, click here.
From Chariot Racing to Ping-Pong: The Evolution of Olympic Events
Tower Bridge Getting in the Olympic Spirit
Photo taken by: Ari Satok
To view the entire photojournalism collection, click here.
Radio Broadcast 1
Produced and created by: Ari Satok
The following is the first broadcast of the "Sights, Sounds and Stories of the Olympic Games Olympic Games" audio news broadcasts. Listen to this broadcast to hear about Usain Bolt's recent second place performances, an Olympic tie too close for video replay to solve, the astronomical prices of Olympic tickets, and much more.
To view the entire radio journalism collection, click here.
The following is the first broadcast of the "Sights, Sounds and Stories of the Olympic Games Olympic Games" audio news broadcasts. Listen to this broadcast to hear about Usain Bolt's recent second place performances, an Olympic tie too close for video replay to solve, the astronomical prices of Olympic tickets, and much more.
To view the entire radio journalism collection, click here.
