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Signposts: Ticket requests under way for 2010 Olympics
Tickets to the Olympics, anyone? The curtain has barely fallen on the Summer Olympics in Beijing and already the focus has shifted to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Olympian Leryn Franco Catwalk Photos Hot and in Demand
Leryn Franco , the beautiful javelin thrower from Paraguay that caught the world's attention at the 2008 Beijing Olympics because of a revealing calendar , has caught the world's attention once more - by simply ...
Britain faces Olympic coaching crunch
As time runs out and no new money comes in, Great Britain faces an immediate and increasing risk of losing some of the best coaches in Olympic sport.
Viet Nam canoeists paddle for Southeast Asian championships,
A 15-member canoeing team resumed training last week for the Southeast Asian Canoeing Championships, to take place in Mac Ritchie Lake, Singapore later this year.
U.S. Olympic Kayakers, Wounded Veterans Partner for Charity Raft Race
A special event took place during the Canoe and Kayak World Series 2008 American Open at the Adventure Sports Center International in McHenry, Maryland.
Nick Hanoian and Ryan Stock leisurely paddle their single kayaks side-by-side during practice on Mission Bay.
London canoe, kayaking venue approval moves closer
LONDON : The canoe and kayaking venue for the 2012 Olympics was approved by local legislators Tuesday, leaving London organizers awaiting final planning permission from the British government.
Putting babies on hold to train for an Olympic gold
A DERBYSHIRE canoeist has put her dreams of becoming a mum on ice so that she can go for gold in the London Olympics.
Gold medalist Goodale visits Riley School
GLEN COVE : Olympic gold medalist Anna Goodale stopped by the Riley School in Glen Cove on Tuesday to talk with students and answer questions about her journey to the 2008 Olympics.
1996 Olympic Games Staff Reunion a Success
The event began on Friday evening with guest speakers including 1996 Director of National Olympic Committee Services and current author, pilot and architect Lonnie Schorer, Gary Tackling who was the 1996 ...
Olympic hopefuls going for gold in 2012
THIS summer's Olympics were rich with sporting spectacle and British medals. From tae kwon do to yngling, our athletes battled the best in the world and frequently won.
Three doping cases from Beijing Olympics come to light
The International Olympic Committee has announced three more doping offense, bringing the total number of the positive cases to nine at last month's Beijing Olympic Games.
Frequent flier ready to touch down on the Gauley
Chris Hipgrave remarked a couple of years ago that at any given time one could find him at home in Bryson City, N.C., at his office in Charlotte or on a plane.
Gold medalist Goodale to attend Camden Hills' pep rally
ROCKPORT : Olympic gold medalist and Camden Hills Regional High School graduate Anna Goodale will be the guest of honor at a pep rally and tribute at the school next week.
Chinese romance in the air during Beijing Olympics
For a young American surnamed Vamney, it was not until she came to Beijing that she realized how hospitable and outgoing the Chinese were.
How Togo beat China in true ranking of Olympic winners
China was not the top-performing country at the Olympic Games. Jamaica was. And the United States did not come second Mongolia did.
Mercer Island's Opdycke completes swimmingA's triple crown
Mercer Island High School graduate Rendy Opdycke swam the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to the California mainland, in eight hours and 28 minutes on Aug.
Canoe star Brabants to try rowing
Double Olympic canoeing medallist Tim Brabants is set to take up rowing next month but he does not anticipate making the move permanent.
Plans to bid for elite performance centres north of the Border before ...
By Mark Woods PLANS are being drawn up to attract up to two of British sport's elite performance centres to Scotland ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in a move designed to attract investment and provide a ...
Hoy 'annoyed over political debate'
Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy has said he feels politicians have tried to "cash in" on his success in Beijing.