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olympics 2008

Oprah Winfrey to host Olympians

2008-09-03 11:22

The US city of Chicago is getting the kind of high-profile boost to its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics that only Oprah Winfrey can give.

Roos ready for Paralympics

2008-08-29 15:04

Border's David Roos is ready for the big event - his third Paralympics after Sydney in 2000 and Athens four years ago.

Sydney, Beijing Olympic fakes?

2008-08-29 11:28

China isn't the only country to fake a musical performance during an Olympic opening ceremony. It turns out that Australia knows a thing about miming music, too.

Paralympians leave for Beijing

2008-08-29 15:04

South Africa's Paralympic athletes are set to leave for Beijing, for the Paralympic Games which open next week.

Mugabe gives star cash reward

2008-08-29 21:41

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has given Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry a $100 000 cash reward for her performance at the Beijing Games.

SA Team pass drug test

2008-09-01 14:36

Close to 100% of the paralympic athletes selected to go to the Beijing Games have been tested in the last three months leading up to the Games.

Beijing enjoys clear blue skies

2008-09-01 12:15

Beijing is enjoying its best air quality in a decade thanks to steps taken for the Olympics, authorities have said.

Swimmers in Olympic probe

2008-08-31 22:40

As many of SA's top swimmers as possible will be involved in an Olympic Games debriefing to be held in Germiston.

Gymnast not upset by age row

2008-08-29 14:11

The Chinese gold medal-winning gymnast at the centre of an Olympic age dispute says she isn't upset about the controversy.

IOC targets Greek 'dope' coach

2008-08-29 17:02

The IOC has served a lawsuit against the coach of former Greek Olympic champion Fani Halkia who tested positive for drugs during the Beijing Olympics.

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