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Bogus 'SAS veteran' arrested
Well he will not be court marshaled, but he will be marshaled into court. This carpenter thought he could chisel his way through life pretending he was a military James Bond. Well he will have to shelf the idea and... 
Hunt for Remembrance Day conman
Got to salute the cheek of this guy, posing as a war hero and a SAS veteran, could it be he collects medals and been posing all of his life to impress people that he was a member of the SAS? At least he was... Vancouver 2010 Olympic And Paralympic Medals Released Today
The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) has revealed the designs of the Olympic and Paralympic medals to be handed out at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. The medal presentation took place today at the Vancouver Olympic Village.VANOC branded the medals as one-of-a-kind work... 
The Paralympics final Medal Tally and Closing Ceremony
Update 17-09: It is over. All 1431 medals have a new and proud owner. China 89 gold, 70 silver and 52 bronze. A total of 211 medals !! Look here for the overall medal standings Update 15-09: The... 
created by Milieunet | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Paralympics swimmer Erin Popovich Draws Comparisons to Michael Phelps
With the 2008 Paralympics drawing to a close, U.S. swimmer Erin Popovich is gaining notice for a stellar performance in the pool. Popovich won four gold medals and two silver at this year's games in Beijing,...
Bindra urges for professionalism
"India’s Olympic shooting champion Abhinav Bindra has urged the country’s sports administrators to adopt a more professional approach to help the country build on the good show at the Beijing Games. Bindra became India’s first individual Olympic champion after claiming...
Barbara Bush joins the cult of enamored Michael Phelps fans
He is young, athletic, famous and rich. He was raised by a single mother, and put into swimming to deal with his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. All this makes him an embodiment of the American Dream....
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Bahamas wins Olympics, again
The Bahamas, with one medal for every 153, 725 people, has won what is arguably the true contest of the Games -- the medals per capita tally. This is the Bahamas's second straight per capita Olympics title. We're...
The 25 Most Marketable Olympians from Beijing 2008 Games
Darren Rovell of CNBC names his 25 most marketable Olympians from Beijing 2008, excluding the every day professionals. " Michael Phelps, swimmer, USA. Eight gold medals and millions of dollars worth... 
created by Christina 123 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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China wins most golds, US most medals
China proved an acquisitive first-time Olympic host, topping the gold-medal chart with one of the most dominating and diverse performances ever. The United States, Britain and an array of small nations also had reasons to celebrate. China's haul of 51 gold medals was the...
Who is the King - Phelps or Bolt? Debate it live here with Laurie Lawrence
"FIVE days ago it would have been unthinkable. After Michael Phelps defied 108 years of Olympic history to claim eight gold medals in Beijing, who could possibly imagine anyone usurping him...
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... 
British Relay Team Join the New Olympic Craze: Drop the Baton!
Craig Pickering and his team mates in the 4x100m men's relay bravely took the blame for the incredible bungle on the last leg, when he ran over the line in the baton exchange, thus gaining the team a...
created by Christina 123 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Finland's Javelin World Champion Pitkämäki Gears up for Encounter with Norw...
Scandinavian eyes will be on the Men's Javelin qualifying rounds tomorrow (Thursday 21st August 2008, Final: Friday 23rd August 2008, times below), when World Champion Finland's Tero Pitkämäki squares up to...
Chris Hoy Wins Hat Trick THREE Golds for Great Britain
Great Britain's David Hoy has been dubbed the "Ultimate Olympian" after bagging three gold medals today in cycling. Prime Minister Gordon Brown was moved to make a national TV broadcast...
created by Christina 123 | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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