Roy Jones Jr. Biography of a Champion
November 4, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Gavin Stone asked: In late 2002, Roy Jones Jr. signed to fight WBA Heavyweight world champion John Ruiz. Soon after questions arose about Jones, why is he doing it? And why would he risk it? Was it for the money, an estimated 10 million? Was it the irresistible urge that goes with having been a [...]
Apolo Ohno – Five Time Olympic Medalist
October 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Gary Hayduk asked: From stumbles to victory, Apolo Ohno emerged as one of America’s first and greatest Olympic speed skaters Apolo Anton Ohno was born on May 22, 1982 in Seattle, Washington. His father, Yuki Ohno, was a Japanese-American and his mother, Jerrie Lee, was a white American. They divorced when Ohno was still a [...]
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 [...]
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 BagleyIs 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 Spitz’s [...]
So How Long Has Michael Phelps Been Training to be a Champion?
May 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Ed Bagley asked: Copyright © 2008 Ed BagleyStories about teenage phenoms winning gold medals and setting world records at world-class swimming competitions are legion. The list is long and you can add Michael Phelps’ name to the list.Phelps began swimming for the North Baltimore Aquatic Club at age 7. He was diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity [...]
