Whirlwind Finish and Post-Race Drama at Men’s 10k Open Water Worlds
Posted May 5, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing Results, Events, Aquatics, Featured Writers, Michael Sedor
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What news could possibly emerge from the Men’s 10k Open Water World Championships that would top yesterday’s…
Paralympic Champion Swimmer Qualifies for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Posted May 3, 2008 at 09:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing Results, Culture/History, Human Interest, Events, Aquatics, Featured Writers, Michael Sedor
South African Natalie du Toit qualified for the Beijing Olympic Games today in the 10 kilometer open water race after finishing fourth at…
Human Interest Saturdays: Chinese-Canadian Olympians
Posted May 3, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing News, Culture/History, Human Interest, Events, Aquatics, Other, Featured Writers, Michael Sedor
Not every Chinese-born Olympian will be competing for their birth country in Beijing. Dozens of competitors now living throughout the world will be making a homecoming during this years’ Olympics. In fact eight will…
Gary Hall, Jr. Ready to Face the Sprinting Newbies
Posted May 2, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics, Featured Writers, Michael Sedor
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Beware 50m men’s freestyle johnny-come-latelies. The 33-year-old Gary Hall, Jr. is tanned, rested, and ready to return himself to the the…
Michael Phelps Needs to Sleep
Posted April 7, 2008 at 05:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics, Featured Writers, Michael Sedor
No one would ever accuse American swimming phenom Michael Phelps of not being able to prove a point. Sunday’s Boston Globe lengthy profile of Phelps begins with a quote: “‘I’m far, far from being a morning person,’…
Enter the Villain
Posted March 31, 2008 at 08:04 AM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing Results, Culture/History, Events, Aquatics, Special Features, Columns/Blogs, Quote of the Day, Videos, Michael Sedor
My personal Olympics villain has emerged. It’s a multi-headed animal full of America-disparaging quotes and replete with shady performance-enhancing rumors. They’re cocky, they…
Human Interest Saturdays
Posted March 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Culture/History, Human Interest, Socio-Political, Events, Aquatics, Boxing, Cycling/BMX, Other, Columns/Blogs, Michael Sedor
A 58-year-old CEO of a yacht building company, a Romany Gypsy proudly fighting off lingering stereotypes and prejudices, a 17-year-old scion of American cycling royalty, and a 13-year-old desperate to get a tattoo. What do they all…
13-Year-Old Diver Wins European Gold
Posted March 26, 2008 at 08:31 AM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing Results, London 2012, Culture/History, Human Interest, Events, Aquatics, Columns/Blogs, Michael Sedor
Which athlete is going to unexpectedly steal your heart at the Beijing Olympics? Our guess is Great Britain’s 13-year-old diving champion Tom Daley.…
Torch Lit, World Records Fall
Posted March 25, 2008 at 02:07 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing News, Beijing Results, Opening Ceremon., Culture/History, Olympic History, Socio-Political, Events, Aquatics, Columns/Blogs, Michael Sedor
The Olympic torch was lit yesterday in Olympia, Greece site of the Temple of Hera and the legendary birth of the Olympic Games. A bombastic ceremony of Greek actors in ancient costume lit the torch and passed it along while Jacques…
Multiple Swimming World Records Fall
Posted March 23, 2008 at 07:54 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing Results, Events, Aquatics, Columns/Blogs, Michael Sedor
Frenchman Alain Bernard has had five competitive swims so far this week at the 2008 European Swimming Championships held in Eindhoven, Holland – Two first round heats,…
Swimmers Battle Outside the Water
Posted March 19, 2008 at 05:00 PM by Michael J. Sedor
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics, Columns/Blogs, Michael Sedor
One month ago Australian Eamon Sullivan smashed the eight-year old 50m freestyle swimming world record, the aquatic version of the 100m dash, lowering the record time from 21.64 to 21.56. From there the accusations, trashtalking, and sharply barbed slurs began.
Two-time…
Olympic News: Around the Grounds
Posted February 25, 2008 at 01:33 AM by Rich Rodriguez
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics
With the Olympics right around the corner, the Chinese government is set to enact a smoking ban in Beijing on May 31. The provision prevents smoking in public places such as “offices, restaurants, hotels, event venues, training centres including gym, health clubs and all places of social gatherings.” You know…
New Starting Blocks Cause Concern for Swimmers
Posted February 9, 2008 at 03:30 PM by Rich Rodriguez
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics
Alan Thompson, head coach of the Australian Olympic swim team, is set to protest the implementation of new starting blocks at the Beijing Olympics. The starting blocks possess angled foot holds which are similar to the ones used in track & field…
Water Cube Makes Debut, Draws Praise
Posted February 1, 2008 at 07:15 PM by Rich Rodriguez
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics
The China’s National Aquatic Center, the site for swimming, diving, synchronised swimming and water polo Olympic competition, was unveiled this week and drew high marks from IOC officials and swimmers alike. The eco-friendly 17,000 seat venue, given the…
Strong Emphasis To Be Placed On Aquatics in Beijing
Posted January 6, 2008 at 01:54 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: Beijing 2008, Events, Aquatics, Other
An organizing committee was formed on Friday to stage “good luck Beijing”, a threesome of aquatic events that will be held over the next few months. The committee has been urged to place a strong emphasis on “preparatory work” for…
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