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Personal Impact of the Olympics: Then and Now

October 16, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Ruthea Chambray asked: I only used to watch the Olympics for games that looked pretty or awesome, like gymnastics and diving. All those flippy maneuvers and air somersaults are enchanting, if only for the reason that not everyone can do them. I mean, I can run, jump over hurdles (based from experiences as Chinese garter [...]

Welcome to Week No. 2 of Olympics, Minus Phelps

August 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

alexda asked: Michael Phelps hangover begins Monday at the Beijing Olympics. The 23-year-old Phelps completed his amazing run of eight gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s previous mark of seven from the 1972 Munich Games, when the Americans won the 4×100-meter medley relay in a world record time.Now it’s on to Week No. 2, where Monday’s lineup [...]

Strong Base Builds Chinese Champions

August 3, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

alexda asked: China has several world-class sports training facilities around the nation, many of which have helped lay the foundation for China’s Olympic success.The following eight facilities are some of the best-known training bases in China and have produced some of the country’s most talented and decorated athletes:DuobaDuoba, China’s best high-altitude training base and one [...]

Big 4 Sports at Pioneer Day and Nine Days to Olympics

July 31, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

alexda asked: With a resurgent Big Four tractor providing motivation, the Pioneer Day celebration crowned many champions last Saturday, including the other Big Four: softball, basketball, golf, and running.In a last hurrah for long time player, manager, and sponsor, Randee Bayles of Bayles Exploration, loyal ball players rallied for a final Blue Mountain Invitational Fast [...]