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A "Truly Exceptional" Olympic Games
by USOC - Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
With the conclusion of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Sunday, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) congratulates all Olympic athletes from around the world for participating in and contributing to the most competitive Olympic Games in history. Read More
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US Men Finish Marathon Strong, Still Hungry
by Aimee Berg - Monday, 25 August 2008
Two Americans finished in the top 10 of the men’s marathon on Sunday. Conditions were cooler than expected but Samuel Wansiru set a blazing pace en route to an Olympic record (2:06.32) and the first men’s marathon gold medal for Kenya. Read More
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Torn and Mixed Emotions
by Tommy Hine - Sunday, 24 August 2008
The last two weeks have been a blur for the U.S. men's volleyball team. In their coach's own words, these Olympics have been surreal. Months from now, it all might begin to sink in. Read More
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Taormina Finds Satisfaction in the Struggle
by Aimee Berg - Sunday, 24 August 2008
After Sheila Taormina finished last in the fencing portion of modern pentathlon, she went on to win two of the sport’s five disciplines but it was not enough to crack the top 10. “I never gave up. That’s the motif,” she said. Read More
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Savoring a Silver and Two Bronze in BMX
by Aimee Berg - Saturday, 23 August 2008
Although the gold medals went to Latvia and France in the Olympic debut of men’s and women’s BMX, one silver and two bronze medals felt like victories for American riders and the people who knew them best. Read More
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They Leave You Breathless
by Tommy Hine - Friday, 22 August 2008
Bronze medalists four years ago in Athens, U.S. synchronized swimmers want to leave Beijing with even more. Read More
