Sports and Athletic Infographics

The Olympic Games is the greatest show on earth and in 2012 it’s coming to London which is pretty exciting. The events haven’t always been the same though. The years leading up to the Second World War were a ‘golden age’ for experimentation and a whole host of crazy sports made appearances in different cities. You’ll see loads of weird and wonderful sports on this infographic put together by Find Me A Gift, the gift ideas people.

Golf is one of the most popular sports in both the United Kingdom and the United States, but the popularity of the sport has also grown exponentially across the world, enticing millions of golfers and commanding billions in revenue. The following infographic looks at the growing global appeal of the game, as well as some of the top golfers, their earnings and their nationality.

For an amateur endeavor, collegiate sports sure do seem like a big business, from multimillion-dollar TV contracts to eye-popping coaches’ salaries to the billions wagered annually on March Madness. In the following infographic, take a look at the numbers behind the business of college sports. The Numbers are shocking!

NASCAR – you either love it or hate it. It is certainly one of the most popular motorsport in the United States. And while you may understand how it works and all the lingo, there may be many who do not. This infographic will teach you the basics.

The state of modern football finance, with players earning millions, increasing gate and merchandising costs to fan, and TV revenue, and yet many clubs operate in debt or are in financial meltdown and at risk of going bust. This Football Financial Crisis infographic from the Trophy Store gives the low down.

In anticipation of the Euro 2012, the year’s biggest football (soccer) tournament, here’s a look at some of its most interesting numbers. Spanning the entire history of the tournament as well as the upcoming Euro 2012, they present statistics and facts about stadium venues, attendances, top goal scorers, fastest goals scored, sportsbook odds and trends and numerous other trivia.

We all know sports are fun to play and fun to watch, and you’d have to be living under a rock to not be aware of the high figures sports stars earn each year, but what’s going on behind the scenes? This new infographic from Top Business Degrees explores the business side of the sports industry, and the tremendous effects it has on the American economy.

Spring is upon us but the ski season continues so long as there is ample snow. This infographic published by Hiscox offers tips on how to ensure your ski trip is fully insured, highlighting activities which some ski/travel insurances may not cover.

March Madness is about hardcore hoop playing by collegiate super-athletes, but the real madness of America’s favorite tournament is actually in the revenue it generates. Exclusive TV deals, colossal coach salaries and heavy betting have turned the most celebrated tradition in college sports into a numbers game. CouponCabin takes a look at that revenue and how Americans fit into the equation.

In just a few months, London will be the very first city to host the modern Olympic Games for the third time.This infographic from Airport Parking Quote looks at some history from the previous two times the Olympics were hosted in London and makes some comparisons to what this current year holds.