Basketball at the Beijing Olympics in 2008 will be Sure to Dominate as a Crowd Favorite
September 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
David Horne asked: Basketball at the 2008 Olympic Games will be held at Wukesong Indoor Stadium in Beijing from August 9-24, 2008.Basketball is definitely a global sport that has shown continued growth over recent years. The USA with the NBA and its college basketball system undoubtedly has the toughest competitions in the world that attracts [...]
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 [...]
Michael Phelps’ 2008 Olympic Legacy: 8 Gold Medal Victories, 7 World Records
August 1, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley Is there anyone who watched the Beijing Olympics on television who does not already know that Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals, setting 7 world records and 1 Olympic record in the 8-day swimming competition?Of course not, so let it be known that Phelps broke American Mark [...]
Phelps not Perfect
July 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Robbie hellstrom asked: ichael Phelps may not swim in 2012 gamesMichael Phelps’ return to competition for the first time since the Beijing Olympics is on hold. The swimming superstar has been suspended for three months and had his training stipend revoked by USA Swimming.It’s the latest complication for the 23-year-old Olympic great since a photo [...]
Federer, Nadal Braced for Possible Olympic Power Shift
June 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
jackyluo asked: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be chasing more than gold at the Beijing Olympics with the coveted world No 1 place suddenly at stake following the Spaniard’s stunning Wimbledon triumph.Federer has occupied the top spot in the rankings for 232 weeks while Nadal has had to be content with life in the [...]
Beijing Olympics 400m Hurdles – Runner Angelo Taylor Wins Gold Medal
May 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ally White asked: The American athlete Angelo Taylor has recently won his second gold medal in the track and field discipline known as the 400 meter hurdles despite the low probabilities he had a few months ago to be a strong contender to win the race. Taylor defeated world champion Clements by only .73 timing [...]
