Olympics: Beijing 2008 > The Games
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08.24.08 Beijing Olympics: A tough act for London to followThe 2012 host faces numerous challenges, including tight budgets, security concerns, and a dearth of homegrown Olympic champions in many sports. |
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08.22.08 For the unsung javelin throw, millions of superfansMany Olympic events get little notice worldwide but have huge national followings. For Finland, the javelin throw is a national obsession. |
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08.21.08 China: Can Olympic gold last?Its dominance at the Beijing Games’ gold-medal table relied on a massive centralized sports system. |
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08.20.08 How nations dominate niche sports |
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08.20.08 An Olympic hero, airbrushed from China’s history |
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08.19.08 ‘Redeem Team’ wants more than Olympic gold |
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08.19.08 For some US gymnasts, success is a family affair |
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08.18.08 Amid injury, an opportunity to exhibit Olympic traitsChinese hurdler Liu Xiang withdrew from competition today in a huge blow to the host nation. But many athletes say such disappointments spur dedication – and successful comebacks. |
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08.15.08 Katrina survivor’s Olympian efforts win him a berth on US sailing teamJohn Dane III made several failed Olympic bids before the 2005 hurricane destroyed his yacht manufacturing business. He persevered, rebuilt his business, and is now sailing for gold. |
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08.15.08 Best international players? They’re not necessarily in the NBA. |
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08.14.08 Coming back from burnoutCyclist Sarah Hammer quit at age 20 to pursue a ‘normal’ life. Now she’s going for gold. Reporter Christa Case Bryant spent an afternoon watching how Sarah Hammer preps for the race for gold. |
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08.13.08 A missed goal for Chinese sportsThe state sports system has produced the world’s best gymnasts and divers, but competitive team events like soccer lag behind. |
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08.12.08 Increased professionalism keeps swimmers in the poolAthletes supported by generous endorsements are able to swim well past their college years. |
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08.11.08 Russian elite and America’s girl next door power US gymnasticsShawn johnson and Nastia Liukin lead the US women’s team against China’s Tuesday night (Wednesday morning Beijing time). |
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08.07.08 In medals race, more countries in runningThe Olympic Games are entering an era of unprecedented equality among nations. |
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08.04.08 Now more than ever, Olympic teams go multinationalIncreasingly, athletes are switching national alliances – sometimes for money, but also for better training opportunities or a chance to compete in a sport that’s too saturated with talent back home. Reporter Christa Case Bryant discusses how European athletes can boost collegiate skiing in the US. |
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07.29.08 America’s other Olympians may win gold, not big gloryAthletes outside the most popular events – gymnastics, track and field, and swimming – win about one third of America’s Olympic medals. |
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07.22.08 Japan’s Olympic hopes ride on womenFour women wrestlers, who share 20 Olympic and World Championship gold medals among them, are changing gender perceptions in a traditionally male-dominated society. |
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07.21.08 Brazil has top Olympic sailors? Who knew?Robert Scheidt is poised to win another sailing medal for his soccer-crazy country. |
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07.18.08 Two national paths to Olympic gloryThe US's approach looks ad hoc compared with China's centralized system. |
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07.10.08 Putin faces green Olympic challengeThe Sochi 2014 Winter Games are threatened by a looming international boycott, environmental concerns, and public protests against local development. |
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07.08.08 China trains 200,000 cheerleaders – for other Olympic teamsThe Beijing Organizing Committee has enlisted cheerleaders from the New England Patriots football team to hone the Chinese elite squad's skills. |
