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Jason Lezak was nearly a full length behind Frenchman Alain Bernard on the final turn of the 400-meter freestyle relay at the Beijing Olympics, putting Michael Phelps' bid for a historic eight gold medals in jeopardy. But Bernard made "a stupid, and what would turn out to be colossal, mistake" that allowed Lezak to pull out an amazing comeback victory.
Posted originally: 12/08/2008 |
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After a disappointing Beijing Olympics, USA Track & Field is setting its sights high by aiming for 30 medals at the 2012 London Games. "We now will announce to the world that we are going to take our 'A game' to London in 2012. Our goal: 30 clean medals," USATF CEO Doug Logan said at the group's annual meeting.
Posted originally: 12/08/2008 |
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China's 110m hurdles world
champion Liu Xiang could be back on the running track in May
after successful foot surgery in the United States, local media
reported on Monday.
Posted originally: 12/07/2008 |
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Belt tightening has become the latest Olympic event. While revenue sources for the 2010 Winter Games haven't been affected by the economic turmoil so far, Vancouver's Olympic organizers are preparing for the inevitable by cutting back on travel and hiring. "All of the things we have relied on have stood up," said John Furlong, chief executive officer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee.
Posted originally: 12/07/2008 |
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Alain Bernard of France broke the
100 metres freestyle short-course world record at the French
national championships in Angers on Sunday.
Posted originally: 12/07/2008 |
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