Light the Torch – Beijing Olympics and Other Olympic News

August 6th, 2008

Olympic Opening Ceremonies - Sydney 2000

Another in our series of Olympic opening ceremonies, here is the torch lighting at the Sydney Games:

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July 19th, 2007

Meet Shirley Strickland de la Hunty, Sprint & Relay Specialist

Sprint and Relay Specialist Shirley Strickland de la Hunty was known to be a great athlete, competing in the sport, athletics, mainly in relay. She is also a record-breaker. She is the first woman to win seven Olympic medals and to successfully defend her Olympic title in the 80m hurdles (1952-1956).
Here’s a brief overview […]

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May 31st, 2007

Tim Don’s Life Ban Lifted, Onwards to the World Cup then the Olympics

Nine months after his previous World Cup race, Tim Don returns to the circuit this weekend a relieved world champion. There is nothing so precious as that which is taken away and until last week the Briton was banned for life from future Olympics. But there was more than just the Games riding on Don’s […]

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October 14th, 2006

King Kong Retires

Again, I am not referring to that huge ape in the movie but the Chinese Table Tennis star, who was known for his handshake-style of playing.
According to the article I read today, multiple Olympic and World champion Kong Linghui announced his retirement last Thursday after playing his last competitive match during the Chinese National Championships.
He […]

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