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Wu Dajing has finally done it for China - the short track speed skater won China's first gold medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in the men's 500-meter. Wu broke the world record twice as he became the first Chinese athlete to enjoy the to
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, and welcome. The Medal of Honor is America's highest decoration for military valor. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. The name of Petty Officer Michael
At age 41, American swimmer Dara Torres has won her third silver medal at the Beijing Olympics. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on the oldest member of this year's U.S. Olympic swimming team. US swimmer Dara Torres waves from podium after receiving her
China captured the women's team gymnastics gold medal Wednesday at the Beijing Olympics. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer reports the six-member team scored a slim victory over the reigning world champion United States. Chinese gymnast Yang Yilin cele
By Teresa Sullivan Washington 09 May 2008 2000 Olympics champion Laura Wilkinson of the United States has won a gold medal in every major world competition in platform diving. The 30-year-old is considered a strong contender to earn a spot on the 200
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
By Parke Brewer Turin 21 February 2006 The United States domination in men's long track speed skating events at the Turin Winter Olympics has ended, as an Italian has won the 1,500 meters Tuesday even
Cuba defeated the United States Olympic baseball team Friday night, 10-2, to reach the gold medal match at the Beijing Summer Games. VOA Sports Editor Parke Brewer was at the contest at the Wukesong Sports Center and has a report. For the Chinese fa
Gymnastics is a strength for China, and as the Olympic host this year, it is no surprise that the Asian giant has had big results in Beijing. As VOA's Jim Stevenson reports from the games, U.S. gymnasts also found their way to the medal podium, in l
For many Olympic sports, attention comes just once every four years. VOA's Jim Stevenson has more on the push by some athletes to raise the profile of their sports in the time between Olympic Games. Women's water polo, fencing and wrestling are, as
US Womens Basketball Team Favored for London Olympics 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 j
Global recognition including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom has not kept Muhammad Yunus from his main goal - getting people out of poverty with the help of small loan-interest loans. The Nobel Laureate announced that his
A cascade of swimming records has fallen in the Beijing Olympic pool. Wednesday began with four world records set in the first four events on the schedule. VOA's Jim Stevenson has highlights from the fifth full day of competition. World records are
By Parke Brewer Turin, Italy 14 February 2006 United States Joey Cheek, from Greensboro, N.C., holds an American national flag as he makes a victory lap during the Winter Olympics men's 500 meter spee
Standing at a mere one meter, 67 centimeters and weighing just 56.7 kilograms, American Allyson Felix has the perfect disguise to hide the blinding speed of a world class sprinter. VOA's Jim Stevenson has this profile of the small woman with big amb
It was the world No.1. versus the third in line to the throne. Prince Harry arrived dressed his sprint Master Class from the fastest man on the planet Usain Bolt. Before settling into the blocks, it was Harry and Bolt accompanied stand up on the 27-y
American swimmer Michael Phelps surged to a pair of victories in the Olympic pool, Wednesday, to become the most decorated gold medal winner. 美国游泳运动员菲尔普斯今天在北京奥运会上又赢得了两枚金牌,成为奥运史上获得
Experts at the Olympic Games in Beijing say for the first time in more than a century, the United States has a chance to win gold medals in the middle-distance running events of 1,500 and 5,000 meters. These hopes rest in large part on Bernard Lagat
For swim fans, this year's national games has been one full of surprises, with all the swimming talents gathering in the city of Tianjin and providing matches of highest level. At last night's games, world champion Sun Yang and Ning Zetao both claime
Olga: Are you going to take me on, or are you chicken? Apollo: Me chicken? No way! Bring it on! Olga: Okay, but get ready to get trounced. Im going to teach you a thing or two about how this game should be played. Ready for some humiliation? Apollo: