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.…
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…
Complete List of Team USA News Sites
Posted December 17, 2007 at 12:30 PM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: Beijing 2008
Summer Olympian has gathered a list of links to websites that spotlight news for each of the 36 USOC sports.Some of them may not get updated as frequently as others do, but these are the “official” news sites for the US Olympic tem in each sport, leading up to the…
Quote of the Day: 12/01/07
Posted December 1, 2007 at 07:00 AM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: Special Features, Quote of the Day
“The swimming and diving were held in part of the old moat ... it was the clammiest, darkest place and the water was frigid. It looked bootomless and black”
- Alice Landon, American Diver, on facilities at the Antwerp Games of 1920
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