The Official Website of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad Greek priestess successfully lights first flame in Olympia. Priestesses for the Beijing Olympic torch lighting ceremony more

Liu adopts ambassadorial role as surgery looms - China Daily

Liu adopts ambassadorial role as surgery loomsChina Daily, China - Nov 17, 2008Liu, who owned the world record in the 110m before Cuba's Robles stripped him of it just prior to the 2008 Olympics, is expected to have the operation in …Liu coach offered bribe for [...]

DEMOPOLIS — When Demopolis teenager Olivia Brooker returned from the National Girl Scout Convention in Indianapolis, Ind., last week, she brought with her not only the tales of fun experiences and sights she saw. She came back with a better more

Rajabi dreams of lifting 300 kg at London ParalympicsTehran Times, Iran - Nov 5, 2008TEHRAN — The world’s most powerful man Kazem Rajabi said on Wednesday that he wants to lift 300 kg in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. …

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Gulf Resources Announces Preliminary Results for the Third Quarter …Business Wire (press release), CA - Nov 10, 2008The restrictions on chemical manufacturers and transportation in the Beijing and Qingdao areas before and during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (“Olympic …

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The disabled in Beijing enjoy easier access to public facilities after - Xinhua News AgencyBEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) — The physically disadvantaged people in Beijing have been enjoying a better life thanks to improved barrier-free facilities, legacy of the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in September. At the National Center for the Performing [...]

China outlaws lip-synching after Olympics row - Telegraph.co.uk

China outlaws lip-synching after Olympics rowTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Nov 14, 2008China is to ban singers from miming to songs following the row over a nine-year-old girl lip-synching during the Olympic opening ceremony. …

GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS INKS 2008 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST DEONTAY WILDER - 15rounds.com

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GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS INKS 2008 OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALIST DEONTAY WILDER15rounds.com - 20 hours ago… Golden Gloves and US Championships, but also capturing a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the only boxing medal won by the United States. …Cehudo [...]

Beijing behind him, Horton already looking to 2012 - USA Today

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Beijing behind him, Horton already looking to 2012USA Today - 14 hours ago"His intention is to go back to another Olympic Games and position himself where he's one of the top five in the world in the all-around," coach Mark …Tiger Woods and his pro golfing [...]

The 2008 Forward 50 Picks "Rahmbo," Obama's New Chief, Edgy …International Business Times, NY - 4 hours agoIn 2008, Chabadtraditionalists attacked Kotlarsky over the movement's visible presence atthe Beijing Olympics. Chabad's late leader, Rabbi Menachem …

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Hard act to follow - China Internet Information Center|

Hard act to followChina Internet Information Center|, China - 1 hour agoAbout two months after China took center stage with the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, the man behind the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games …Welcome to the dream academy China Internet Information Center|all 2 news articles

Researchers say they’re getting closer to HGH test - Los Angeles TimesDon Catlin has notched numerous milestones in the detecting of doping in sports. Anti-doping authority Don Catlin and cancer detection expert Lance Liotta say they’re progressing toward a urine test for human growth hormone that could close a major

Funds Are Served Up to the Canadian Olympic Foundation at Gold … - MarketWatch

Funds Are Served Up to the Canadian Olympic Foundation at Gold …MarketWatch - Nov 5, 2008"Although we are just back from Beijing, we are already setting our goals and sights on the next Olympic Games," says Adam van Koeverden, Olympic gold, …

The Globe and Mail’s Alan Maki reports that the Canadian Olympic hockey team cannot wear the “Hockey Canada” logo on its jersey at the 2010 Olympics November 3, Globe and Mail : Steve Yzerman knows how important Hockey Canada’s logo is, the one more

Athletes tell olympic tales - San Jose Mercury News

Athletes tell olympic talesSan Jose Mercury News,  USA - Nov 8, 2008By Joshua Melvin Surrounded by his teammates, seconds from entering Beijing National Stadium for the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Games, …

Lewis Hamilton earned the nation’s admiration and sporting adulation when he became Formula One’s youngest ever champion last weekend. And his dramatic victory in the rain in Brazil apparently made him a racing certainty to be voted BBC Sports more

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Innsbruck, Austria, and Kuopio, Finland, are the finalists in the race to host the first Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. The short list was announced Monday by the International Olympic Committee. The two other candidates more

China Digital TV Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2008 Results - MarketWatch

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China Digital TV Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2008 ResultsMarketWatch - 17 hours agoChina Digital TV's management will hold a conference call at 7 pm on November 6, 2008 US Eastern Time (8 am on November 7, 2008 Beijing/Hong Kong time). …China Recycling Energy Corp. [...]

2008 AUS major awards announced - RDS

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2008 AUS major awards announcedRDS, Canada - 10 hours agoVolunteered with the Special Olympics when they were held in Antigonish. - Has volunteered time to tutor fellow student-athletes and classmates since 2005. …

Canadian Hall takes in all-star class - National Post

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Canadian Hall takes in all-star classNational Post, Canada - 10 hours agoGarapick was just 14-years-old when she won a pair of bronze medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre backstroke at the 1976 Summer Olympics. …Not every Hall face recognizable Ottawa CitizenCanada's Sports Hall Honours Newest Inductees Market Wire (press [...]