Tag: Olympics (Summer)
Bolt sets sights on lowering records further
Jamaica's triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt believes he can take the 100 metres world record down to 9.58 seconds and go below 19 seconds in the 200 metres.[MORE]
'Flying Scotsman' Hoy knighted
Triple Beijing Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy was knighted overnight as every Briton to strike gold in China was recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List.[MORE]
Phelps ready to dive back into training
American swimmer Michael Phelps is ready to resume training in early February to get ready for the US national championships in July after taking several months off after the Olympics.[MORE]
McLellan stays grounded ahead of world champs
Australian hurdler Sally McLellan says she does not want to set unrealistic goals in the wake of her surprise silver medal at the Beijing Olympics.[MORE]
British football team approved for London Games
FIFA has given the green light for a British football team at the 2012 London Olympics, saying it would not have any effect on the individual status of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.[MORE]
Free hopes to continue Ginn partnership
Duncan Free says he has not given up hope of again rowing with his gold medal-winning partner Drew Ginn.[MORE]
Nicklaus, Sorenstam help bid for Games inclusion
Jack Nicklaus and Annika Sorenstam have been appointed as global ambassadors by the International Golf Federation (IGF) to help the sport win a place in the Olympic Games.[MORE]
Seven takes gold in Olympics coverage
The Seven Network has taken out gold for its coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.[MORE]
Bolt eyes 400m WR
World 100 and 200 metres world record-holder Usain Bolt says he is tempted to have a go at the nine-year-old 400m mark held by Michael Johnson.[MORE]
IOC could delay US television rights deal
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has drafted an austere 2009 budget due to the international financial crisis and could delay a US television rights deal for the 2014/16 Games until late next year.[MORE]
London 2012 organisers toughen up on tickets
London 2012 organisers plan to crack down on ticket touts and make sure the Games are readily accessible to real sports fans.[MORE]
'Cocky Brit' to stir Olympic spirit in 'Aussie muppets'
The Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) latest Olympics recruitment advertisement has caused a bit of a stir among the British. [MORE]
Retiring Carrigan rates Athens gold as highlight
Sara Carrigan says winning a gold medal in the road race at the Athens Olympics was the highlight of her cycling career.[MORE]
Johnson lied about pain of record loss: Bolt
Jamaica's treble Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt believes his world record-setting triumph in the 200m in Beijing must have stung previous world record-holder Michael Johnson more than the American admitted.[MORE]
More funding needed for London 2012: Coates
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates says Australia will not achieve its medal target at the 2012 London Games without extra government funding for athletes.[MORE]
AOC budgets $30m for London team
The Australian Olympic Committee will spend $30 million on sending a team to the London Games, with dual Olympic rowing gold medallist Nick Green to take over as the team's chef de mission.[MORE]
Bolt not the greatest yet, says coach
The coach of triple Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is prepared to wait a while longer before declaring the Jamaican the world's greatest ever sprinter.[MORE]
2 years jail for Olympic ticket tout
China has sent an Olympic ticket tout to jail for two years, and fined him 450,000 yuan for illegally selling over 500 passes to the summer Games, in the biggest such case to come to court in Beijing.[MORE]
Seven sports battle for Olympic inclusion
Seven sports bidding for two places on the Olympic Games program have made their pitch to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) hoping to make the cut next year.[MORE]
Olympic athlete to contest assault charges
Olympic athlete Matt Celotti will defend assault charges in the Magistrates Court next year.[MORE]
Hurst eyes unfinished business in London
Australian open water swimmer Ky Hurst says he is aiming to compete in the men's 10 kilometres event at the London Olympic Games in 2012.[MORE]
Liu Xiang may need psychological help: coach
World 110 metres hurdles champion Liu Xiang may need psychological help to deal with the memory of his dramatic exit from the Beijing Olympics, according to China's head athletics coach.[MORE]
Rice named in top 100 Aussie Olympians
Stephanie Rice has been named in a list of the top 100 Australian Olympians of all time.[MORE]
No cricket at 2016 Olympics: Rogge
International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge has rejected growing demands from the cricket community to include the popular Twenty20 format at the 2016 Summer Games.[MORE]
IOC keeping tricks up its sleeve in fight against drug cheats
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The IOC says it will be able to test for doping up to eight years after competition.[MORE]
