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Four representing Trinidad and Tobago in Beijing

Posted April 17, 2008 at 09:04 AM by Os Davis

Section: Beijing 2008, Culture/History, Olympic History, Events, Soccer, Track & Field, Other, Featured Writers, Os Davis

Trinidad and Tobago’s Shane De Silva leads a team of three ladies to referee in the 2008 Beijing Games’ women’s soccer competition.

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China Vows to Win Pollution Race Despite Concerns Highlighted This Week by Top Marathoner

Posted March 13, 2008 at 02:45 PM by Hariz Siddiqui

Section: Beijing 2008, Beijing News, Events, Track & Field

Haile Gebrselassie, the star Ethiopian runner and current world marathon record holder, suffers from asthma and says air pollution could damage his health. As a result, Gebrselassie has tentatively decided to abstain from competing in the Olympic marathon which had been set to take…

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Athletics Chief Praises London 2012 Olympic Stadium Design

Posted November 12, 2007 at 12:25 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: London 2012, Events, Track & Field

The President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has praised the designs of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium President of the IAAF Mr Lamine Diack said: ‘The designs for the 2012 Olympic stadium indicate a secure future for the Olympics’ number one sport in the…

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