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Aussies aware of distractions of social media

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Australia’s chef de mission Nick Green says there’s “no doubt” social media can be a distraction to Olympic athletes but his team still generally encourages the use of Twitter and Facebook — within certain boundaries.

Posted: July 20th, 2012 in Headlines,Latest Technology Stories,Social Media | Read More »

Social media rules issued for athletes at Olympics

American sprinter Walter Dix being greeted by the crowd after winning the 200 meter race at the Athletissima in Lausanne, Switzerland. In a sport known for flash, sprinter Walter Dix must be careful not to utilize social networking and blogging "for commercial and/or advertising purposes”, something becoming harder to do after winning two bronze medals at the Beijing Olympics (AP Photo).

The International Olympic Committee has encouraged athletes to use social media at the 2012 London Games, although misusing Twitter and Facebook could result in them being excluded from competing.

Posted: June 28th, 2011 in Editors' Picks,Featured Gallery,Headlines,Photos & Videos | Read More »

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