Chinese paper says sorry for calling lifter “shameful”
BEIJING, China ● A Chinese newspaper apologised on Tuesday for attacking one of the country’s young Olympic...
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Women’s fencer Zagunis named as U.S. flag-bearer
LONDON, England ● Two-time Olympic champion fencer Mariel Zagunis was selected on Wednesday as the flag-bearer to...
Female runners take Kenya to the next level
ITEN, Kenya ● It has taken Kenya nearly five decades to gain the upper hand over its...
Olympic gymnastics tie-break rules changed
LONDON, England ● Nastia Liukin would have another gold medal if tie-break procedures introduced for this summer’s London Olympics...
No 5th Olympics for legend Gebrselassie
HENGELO, Netherlands — Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie failed to qualify for the London Olympics here on Sunday as...
Olympics fans can check-in on Foursquare
Fans of the Olympic Games are now able to “check in” at significant historical locations across the world. The...
High jumper Vlasic may miss Olympics
ZAGREB, Croatia ● Former world high jump champion Blanka Vlasic says she is doubtful for the London Olympic...