Brian Clay Wins Decathlon – Becomes World’s Greatest Athlete

Brian Clay of the US won the gold medal in the 2008 Decathlon earning him the title of “the world’s greatest athlete”. Here is an interview with him on NBC’s Today show:

First Ever Kenyan To Win Gold In The Marathon

21 year old marathon runner, Samuel Wansiru, took the gold medal in the marathon today. He also was the first Kenyan to win an Olympic marathon. He also broke the world record! His record time was 2 hours, 6 minutes, 32 seconds.

I started to watch the beginning of the race, but quite frankly watching a [...]

Usain Bolt Wins Third Gold Medal In Beijing

Usain Bolt won his third gold medal today in the 400-meter relay. Not only that but he and his fellow Jamaican teammates broke the world record by running the 400m relay in 37.10 seconds. Having already won gold medals in world record time in the 100m and 200m means that in his 3 races he [...]

Yes, Usain Bolt Won Another Gold – Broke Another WR, but…

Usain Bolt did what everyone knew he would do and added a gold medal for the 200m to his Olympic treasure chest. He also broke a world record while doing it. However, Usain’s victory wasn’t really as interesting to me as the controversy at the end of the race…

At the end of the race, Usain [...]

Russian Pole Vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva Breaks World Record

Did you see Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva break the world record in the pole vault?

It was kind of funny to me, because she won the gold WAY before attempting the Olympic record and then the World record. What was funnier was how bored she seemed with the opening rounds of the pole vault. She [...]

Is Usain Bolt a Poor Sport?

I wrote the other night about watching Usain Bolt winning the 100m, looking like he wasn’t really trying. Today the commentators have been talking about the sportsmanship of not putting in your best effort at the Olympics and, even worse, mocking your fellow competitors by turning around to see what’s happened to them since [...]

Usain Bolt is the fastest human being on Earth

Not only did he win the 100m in world record time but, seriously, he didn’t even run the last 15m. He threw his arms out to the side (not very aerodynamic) and started celebrating WELL before he crossed the finish line. So, it would be interesting to know— how fast COULD he run, [...]

What happened to Olympic track and field?

Are you wondering what has happened to all of the track and field events in this year’s Olympics? Well, they’re coming! Preliminary races have started, with Tyson Gay qualifying for the 100m, despite concerns over the injury he sustained in the Olympic Trials.

So, if you’re a fan of speed on land, don’t worry. [...]

Lopez Lomong’s American parents on their way to Olympics

Some of you had asked whether Lopez Lomong’s parents were going to be able to attend the Olympics to see him run. I just read this article, which says that they are on their way to Beijing to watch him compete.

Saturday’s Coverage of the Beijing Olympics

I have obligations that prevent me from posting on Saturday, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging completely, so here’s what’s available for your viewing pleasure on Saturday.

During primetime Saturday night, you can watch men’s gymnastics qualifying rounds, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh doubtless trouncing a Latvian beach volleyball team, and gold medal rounds [...]

Interview with the foster parents of Lopez Lomong

This is a really great interview with the New York foster parents of Lopez Lomong.

Lopez Lomong to serve as flag bearer for U.S. team at Beijing Opening Ceremony

Yesterday, I wrote a post about ten U.S. athletes to watch. One of those I mentioned was the Sudanese “lost boy” Lopez Lomong. Now the whole world will be watching Lopez, as he has been chosen by his fellow teammates to carry the U.S. flag at the Opening Ceremonies this Friday in Beijing. [...]

Ten U.S. Olympic Athletes to Watch in Beijing

All Olympic athletes are special, but we all know some are more exciting than others (who else was on the Olympic gymnastics team with Mary Lou Retton?). So, here are ten U.S. Olympic athletes that you should definitely watch.

1. Michael Phelps— Could potentially be one of the biggest stories of the China Olympics. [...]

Wii Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games

If you just can’t wait for the Beijing Olympics, and you have a Wii, I highly recommend Mario and Sonic at the Olympics. We just picked up the game today. It was a “business expense” I played for a little while, and it was quite fun. It has Aquatics, [...]

Athletes prepare for running in smog at Beijing Olympics

I read this interesting article today about how runners are preparing for dealing with the poor air quality at the Olympics in China. Precautions include everything from breathing gear to arriving at the last possible moment. Marathon world record holder Haile Gebrselassie, who is asthmatic, won’t even be running the marathon, although he [...]

Neat story about Olympic athlete couple

This couple is trading Olympic rings for wedding rings— hopefully after he brings home a medal to join hers. Ian Waltz will be competing in discus at the China Olympics this summer. Stacy Dragila missed going to the Olympics but has already won a gold. They got engaged in February.

Paul Hamm drops out of Beijing Olympics

Citing concerns that his broken hand had not healed enough to allow him to defend his Olympic title, Paul Hamm announced that he was leaving the U.S. men’s Olympic gymnastics team. His twin, Morgan Hamm, will still compete. Paul Hamm will be replaced on the team by Raj Bhavsar.