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WWII vet receives Bronze Star 63 years later
Although the honor was bestowed more than six decades later, for one World War II veteran his service has not been forgotten. Former Pfc. Douglas W. Kearney, 85, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Nov. 12 in his... Nanao Singh clinches gold for India
"Thokchom Nanao Singh continued his blazing form and stunned Cadet World Championship bronze medallist Grigoriy Nikolaychuk of Russia 15-5 to clinch the gold at the inaugural AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Army boxer ended up being India’s...Statue of King David stolen from Copenhagen shop
A three metre tall bronze statue of King David that was undergoing repairs has been stolen from the repair shop in Copenhagen."Copenhagen's cathedral says a two-tonne bronze statue of the Old Testament ruler was...Leander Paes rolls back the years
"Inspite of the success in the doubles format of the game, Leander Paes always takes time to wonder what would have happened had he paid more attention to his singles games. At one time, Leander was ranked 73 and had won an ATP title, besides Bronze in the Atlanta Olympic... Wallowa Lake and the City of Joseph
A trip to Northeast Oregon is an opportunity to witness where one of history's tragic stories begins. This is where the Nez Perce Indians spent their last free days, before going to a reservation. Today, among...
created by Jennings David L | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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940 views | 72 recommendations | 7 comments
Bhiwani heroes return home
"Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) gave a rousing welcome to the Olympic bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh and quarter-finalist Akhil Kumar when they reached their home town Bhiwani. INLD organised several functions to welcome Vijender Kumar Akhil. A large gathering of INLD...Of Marathon Golds, Closing Ceremonies and Kenya's best Olympic performance ever
h/t @jollyrulezIn a conversation with a @jollyrulez yesterday, he just made me realize that the only Olympic medals given out during the closing ceremony were all claimed by African Marathon runners - ensuring...Olympic heroes return home
India’s bronze medallists duo of wrestler Sushil Kumar and boxer Vijender Singh returned home to a rapturous welcome from thousands of ecstatic fans at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here in the wee hours on Tuesday.Read full storyIndia@Beijing Olympics 2008: Vijender loses, Bronze in Boxing
India’s only boxer left in the competition Vijender Kumar lost the semi finals in the 75 kg middleweight category to Cuban Emilio Correa Bayeaux in Beijing.Read full article The Audacity Of Liberal Defeatist Attitudes :: MAXINE
" By March or April 2008, the 6000 gold, silver and bronze medals for Beijing 2008 were ready. China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation in Shanghai, China, was the maker of the medals. /// The raw materials... Delhi CM awards Sushil 50 lacs
Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit gave a cash award of Rs.50 lakhs for Olympic bronze medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar. Read full storyI knew I had a chance: Sushil Kumar
Inspite of being away from the limelight and the pressure of expectations, Beijing Olympics bronze medal winning wrestler Sushil Kumar says that he always knew he had a shot at glory, even though not many people paid attention.Read full storyIndia@Beijing Olympics2008: Sushil Kumar wins Wrestling Bronze
Sushil Kumar won the bronze medal after beating Kazakhstan’s wrestler in a play-off in the men’s 66 kg freestyle wrestling through the repechage round at the Beijing Olympics.Read full storyRussia's Dimitry Dives Out
Dmitri Sautin - the old man of the diving board, came to Beijing to try to win just one more medal before retiring. Sadly he only achieved fourth place, behind the unstoppable up and coming young...
created by Christina 123 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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209 views | 7 recommendations | 4 comments
USA Medal Tally Greater than China's 79-76, but China Tops the Table in Gold
1 CHN 43 14 19 76 2 USA 26 26 27 79 3 GBR 16 9 8 33 4 AUS 11 12 12 35 5 GER 11 8 9 28 6 RUS 10 14 18 42 7 KOR 8 10 6 24 8 JPN 8 6 8 22 9 ITA 6 6 7 19 10 UKR 5 4 8 17 11 FRA 4 11 14 29 12 NED 4 5 4...
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