This document analyzes the evolution of graphics and data visualization at The New York Times through their Olympic coverage from 2008-2012. It finds that over time, the Times presented more interactive graphics that displayed larger amounts of data. Specifically, the 2008 coverage had limited interactivity and data, while 2012 coverage featured highly interactive graphics integrating multimedia, animation and data. This study examines how data-driven journalism is influencing news organizations and the potential for academic programs to teach these emerging skills.