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Olympic Torch Relay 2009: Third Day
The 2010 Winter Olympics will be the third Olympics hosted by Canada, and the first by the province of British Columbia. Day three saw the torch take a logging truck, a seaplane and a skateboard to get around Vancouver Island.
Celebrities ‘Scoop’ For The Special Olympics At Ben And Jerry’s
Celebrities Hakeem Kae-Kazim and Treva Etienne spent the afternoon on April 20th scooping ice cream for Ben and Jerry’s ‘Free Cone Day’ in Century City. On this scorching hot day LA Police officers joined the actors, with athletes from the Special Olympics to encourage the crowds to donate to this worthy charity.
2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony Hands over to London 2012
The 2008 Beijing Olympics have now come to a close, not so long ago we watched the fantastic opening ceremony and now we got to watch the closing ceremony. The best part was the handing over to the next games, London 2012.
Tim Brabants wins men’s K1 1000m: Britain’s 18th Gold
Tim Brabants has won Britain’s 18th Gold ate the Beijing Olympics by powering to a superb victory in the men’s K1 1000m. Brabants dominated the race from the start; he finished the race almost a boats length in front of Erik Veraas Larsen, the defending champion.
USA Wins Men’s Beach Volleyball: Second Gold Medal for sport
USA has got a lot to smile about as they have won the men’s beach volleyball, making it two gold medals in the sport for the U.S. team. Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers beat Brazil’s Marcio and Fabio 2-1 (23-21, 17-21, 15-4). The USA women’s team had also won the Olympic gold, beating China.
U.S. softball team upset as Japan win 3-1
It has been a time of upset for the U.S. as there softball team have lost 3-1 to Japan as well as the men and women being disqualified in the 4×100 relay. Losing the softball has been the biggest upset to the U.S. Olympic squad, but this could have a great affect on future Olympic [...]
Chinese underage gymnasts claims sparks of investigation
There are reports that the International Olympic Committee has launched a probe into the claims that the Chinese gymnasts were underage. This comes after documents were found raising questions about their eligibility.
He Kexin has been feted after winning the individual and team gold, many believe that she is only 14 but she still maintains that [...]
Shawn Johnson Gold on Balance Beam Olympic Event
Shawn Johnson has won her first Gold for her balance beam routine at the Beijing Olympics. Johnson put in a defiant routine one that no one could match; apart from just a small step on her landing she did not put a foot wrong.
Chris Hoy wins third gold: Britain third at Beijing Olympics
Chris Hoy has now won his third gold at the Beijing Olympics by beating teammate Jason Kenny in the final of the men’s sprint. This is now the third gold medal that Team GB has won on Super Tuesday.
32-year-old Hoy showed that he was in superb form in
Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell issue warning to Tyson Gay
As I watched the second round of the Olympic 100 meters earlier today I noticed one thing, Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell were just coasting to the finish line. Tyson Gay looked as though he was working harder to get to the finish line. It seems that the Jamaicans have issued the American [...]
Nastia Lukin wins gold with Shawn Johnson taking silver
United States have taken both gold and silver for the women’s individual all-around. This Olympic gymnastics was breathtaking, but it was Nastia Lukin who finally took the gold with fellow American Shawn Johnson winning the silver.
Michael Phelps wins sixth Olympic Gold: two more for record
There seems to be no stopping American swimmer Michael Phelps as he has now won his sixth gold of the Beijing Olympics. He just has two more gold’s to beat the record for most gold’s won in an Olympic Games, one that has been held by Mark Spitz since 1972.
Federer beaten by Blake: No gold for world No. 1
Tennis world No. 1 Roger Federer’s Olympic Gold hopes were left in tatters after he lost to American James Blake. Blake has now progressed to the semifinals of the singles competition at Beijing beating Federer 6-4, 7-6 (2).
Hungarian Weight Lifter arm injury videos taken of Internet
Hungarian Weight Lifter, Janos Baranyai was competing in his first Olympics; it is one that he will remember for a very long time. The Weightlifter got it all wrong and while dropping the weights he dislocated his right elbow.
Liu Zige wins women’s 200 fly: China’s first swimming gold
Liu Zige did two things when she won the women’s 200 meters butterfly final, firstly she smashed the world record and secondly she won China’s first swimming gold. It was a one-two finish for China as team mate Jiao Liuyang claimed the silver.