The big push begins Thursday for the conclusion of the Olympic Games in Beijing. A total of 23 medals are to be awarded as four days of competition remain. VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from China where tournaments are concluding and individual events

发表于:2019-01-07 / 阅读(79) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

African runners swept the Men's Marathon race Sunday on the last day of the 29th Olympic Games in China. In all, athletes from more than a dozen African countries won medals in events ranging from running and football to swimming and kayaking. VOA's

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(57) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

Jamaican runners had another impressive day at the track in Beijing, as they continued to dominate the short sprint events. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on Wednesday's Olympic results, highlighted by a new master of speed. Usain Bolt celebrates afte

发表于:2019-01-11 / 阅读(47) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

As the world focuses attention on Canada during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, a sport not yet in the Olympic spotlight continues to draw competitors and tourists to Canada's Yukon Territory. Dog sledding remains one of the most difficult competit

发表于:2019-01-13 / 阅读(95) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2010年(二月)

American swimmer Michael Phelps surged to a pair of victories in the Olympic pool, Wednesday, to become the most decorated gold medal winner. VOA's Jim Stevenson was at the Water Cube in Beijing, where Phelps made Olympic history. United States' Mic

发表于:2019-01-16 / 阅读(60) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)

Olympic athletes traditionally have been known for their years of discipline in training for one moment of international sports glory. Sometimes, the preparation involves precise and scientific regimens, including strict diets to build muscles and e

发表于:2019-02-02 / 阅读(91) / 评论(0) 分类 VOA标准英语2008年(八月)