Greek Olympic Odyssey

Greek Olympic Odyssey Greece, an ancient land; proud to be described as the cradle of western civilization. At every turn, memories of a glorious past. Two and a half thousand years ago, the eastern M

Trampoline Becomes Olympic Medal Sport

By Julie Goldberg Trampoline becomes an official medal sport next month at the Athens Olympics after being an exhibition, test-only sport four years ago in Sydney. And American trampoline star Jennife

First Palestinian Olympic Swimmer Set to Compete

By David Schickert Raad Aweisat is planning to travel to Athens, Greece, this August and become the first-ever Palestinian swimmer to represent his people at the Olympics. Though he lives in a war-tor

Take Away English-The Olympics 奥林匹克运动会

London was awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games After a hard-fought campaign, London has been awarded the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games. The UK capital saw off competition from four rival cities: Paris, Madrid, Moscow and New York

What Are Those Marks on the Olympic Athletes?

AS IT IS 2016-08-10 What Are Those Marks on the Olympic Athletes? American swimmer Michael Phelps has won more Olympic medals than anyone in history. On Sunday night, he added another gold medal as a member of the USA 4x100-meter freestyle relay team

Olympic memorabilia goes under hammer

BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- More than 80 sports collectors' items were auctioned(拍卖) off in Beijing Sunday on the occasion of the two-year anniversary of the 2008 Olympic Games, with the highest price going to the Berlin Olympic torch. The to

Phelps books 200m fly Olympic berth

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Michael Phelps booked the men's 200-meter butterfly Olympic berth on Thursday as the 14-time Olympic champion cruised to victory at the US trials. Phelps, who holds the world record in the 200m fly, will have a chance

US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Favored for London

Maya Moore has reason to be confident. In her first season as a professional last year, the 1.83 meter tall forward helped her team, the Minnesota Lynx, win its first WNBA championship. She then joined Ros Casares in Spain, winning both the Spanish t

Chinese national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

LONDON, July 25 (Xinhua) -- In its first official appearance as member of the London Olympic family, the Chinese sports delegation joined several other nations in the traditional welcome and flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday inside the Games Village

Beijing Olympic cycling champion Cooke retires

LONDON, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Britain's cycling Olympic champion Nicole Cooke has announced her retirement from the sport. Cooke, 29, announded her decision on Monday, saying that she was very happy with her career. I have won every race and more that

China's Zhang Jike crowned Olympic champion

LONDON, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jike leapt over the barriers, ran to the podium, knelt down and kissed the top. That might be the most emotional moment for the newly crowned Olympic champion on Thursday. For the rest of the time, Zhang appeared calm

Chinese swimmer Zhang Lin left out of Olympic squad

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Zhang Lin will not take part in the upcoming London Olympic Games, vice president of the China Swimming Association Shang Xiutang confirmed here on Sunday. According to Shang, the swimming squad for the Lo

Colombian president decorates Olympic medal winners

BOGOTA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday decorated with the Order of Boyaca the eight Colombian athletes who won medals in London 2012 Olympic Games. The Order of Boyaca, the maximum decoration given by the Colo

Zou defends Olympic gold medal in men's boxing

LONDON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Defending Olympic champion Zou Shiming of China outscored Kaeo Pongprayoon from Thailand 13-10 to defend his Olympic gold at London Olympics here on Saturday. Zou, who edged the Irish fighter Paddy Barnes in Friday's semif

Panama's Olympic committee plagued by problems

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Panama's Olympic Committee (COP) is in such disarray over its leadership that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened to withdraw its recognition of the organization, media sources said Tuesday. In th

US World Champion Wins Olympic Wrestling Gold

LONDON U.S. world champion freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs won the Olympic gold medal in the mens 74-kilogram weight class at the London Games. Burroughs achieved not only what he set out to do, but also what he said he would do - finish on top.

Japan's defending champion Kitajima preps for Olympic glory

LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Japan's four-time Olympic swimming champion Kosuke Kitajima limbered up for retaining a third straight men's 100m and 200m breaststroke double at London Olympics. The 29-year-old, who took gold in the 100m and 200m breasts

Yearender: Credibility of Olympic Movement tested in 2012

BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- The credibility of the Olympic Movement was called into question in 2012 again when a string of scandals and controversies hit the Olympics in London. Starting with a ticket sale scandal and ending with a voting violation,

Olympic cycling champion Wiggins injured in car crash

LONDON, Nov. 07 (Xinhua) -- Tour de France champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins was hit by a car while riding near his home, police said on Wendesday. Wiggins was sent to hospital after the accident. The 32-year-old was thrown off his

Olympic opening ceremony will be full of surprises

LONDON, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The best kept secret of the Olympic Games at the moment is what the opening ceremony will be like, but from the details revealed by the Olympic authorities and partially leaked by some of the performers, it looks set to be