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Jul 31 2012The True Value of Olympic Gold
Every athlete who comes to the Olympics hopes to win a gold medal, however, the actual physical value of the medal is far lower than some might expect. Whilst the medals being handed out at this year’s Games are the largest even in both size and weight, some of them are actually worth less than
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Jul 31 2012Breaking News: Tuesday Afternoon Olympics Medals Update
It’s been a busy day at the Olympics since our last medals update. The Chinese are still ahead in the gold medals count, but Team USA has caught up in total medals. The two sport superpowers have each won 17 medals going into Tuesday afternoon’s events. France has overtaken Italy for 3rd place. The French
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Jul 31 2012Spectacular Opening Ceremony Begins London Olympic Games
Last Friday London opened the Olympic Games with one of the most spectacular opening ceremonies ever seen. Directed by Danny Boyle, best known for the films Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire, the ceremony celebrated the eccentricity and enlightenment which are so central to Britain’s culture. The ceremony began with scenes of a pre-industrial Britain including thatched
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Jul 31 2012Agnel Defeats Lochte for Gold
French swimmer Yonnick Agnel has caught the gaze of the Olympic spotlight after clenching two gold medals, one after finishing a full body length in front of American favorite Ryan Lochte during the men’s 200m freestyle and 4x100m relay events. The Frenchman has been hailed as “remarkable” by French president Francois Hollande, who powered through
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Jul 31 2012Breaking News: What are the Odds That Phelps Will Make History Today?
Ignore everything you’ve read about Michael Phelps. Don’t pay any attention to the headlines that claim that the 2012 London Olympics are his worst. He’s about to make history and become the Olympian who has won the most medals in history. Larisa Latynina of the former Soviet Union won a total of 18 medals during
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Jul 31 2012Italy Beats US by 1 Point in Archery Final
In a dramatic final Italy beat the United States by just one point to win gold in archery at the London Olympics. Halfway through the Italians led by four points but the US hit back to halve the deficit entering the last round. In the end it came down to the final arrow when Italy’s
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Jul 30 2012Breaking News: Monday afternoon Olympics Medals Update
3 days since the opening ceremony, it’s time to do a medals count. China leads the Olympics medal table with 6 gold medals, followed by Team USA with 3 gold medals. Yi Siling of China won the 10-meter air rifle on Saturday, giving China the first gold medal of the 2012 London Summer Olympics. “I
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Jul 30 2012Kaka and Modric Madrid bound and Van Persie left out, while Chelsea crosses the £100 Million
Transfer Rumors: According to the “Mirror”, Manchester City wowed Liverpool with a £13 million offer for Daniel Agger while Real Madrid and Barcelona were also following the Danish player. Agger made it clear to his coach in Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers that he wishes to leave the club. Roberto Mancini, Manchester City’s coach, is very disappointed
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Jul 30 2012Betting Scandal Hits Olympic Sailing
Allegations of illegal betting have prompted Olympic chiefs to investigate the Irish squad, namely sailor Peter O’Leary. O’Leary was the recipient of other such charges during the Beijing games in 2008 when he placed wagers on a competitor. Wagers totaling €49 and €259 were submitted using his personal account resulting in a total payout of
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Jul 30 2012China’s Yi Siling Wins Olympic Gold
The first gold of the London Olympics was won on Saturday. Yi Siling from China, who was also the first athlete to qualify for the Games, won the women’s 10-meter air rifle competition reaffirming her top position after winning the world championship in Munich two years ago. Sylwia Bogacka from Poland looked like she was
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