Photo: REUTERS/Marko Djurica Croatia's Igor Vori celebrates a goal against South Korea Men’s Handball: It was a walk in the park for the Croatian handball team Sunday morning as they defeated South Korea by a score of 31-21. Croatia led 8-2 after 20 minutes and it was apparent the teams were not in the same class. South Korea went on a 5-0 run in the last five … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 2
2012 London Olympics: Day 1
By 7 CommentsPhoto: Eric Gay/AP Team Croatia ran out of gas in the end against team U.S.A. Women’s Basketball: One of the biggest upsets in Olympic history was almost recorded at the basketball arena in London as 31st ranked Croatia challenged the world’s best USA. The spread was set at 38.5 and the US had defeated Croatia by 54 just one week prior. It started off predictably … [Read more...] about 2012 London Olympics: Day 1
Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics
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Photo: AP Quick Facts In Beijing, Croatia took home three bronze medals and two silvers, tying their all-time best. The London contingent has the firepower to top that mark. Filip Ude and Snježana Pejčić are the only returning medalists for Croatia. Croatia has 3 gold medals in its history, two from handball. 108 Croatians will compete in 18 disciplines in London; … [Read more...] about Complete Idiot’s Guide to Following Croatia at the Olympics
