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Amid the deadline frenzy last week, our office got a special treat: a visit from five-time Olympic-medalist Nastia Luikin. She told us how she prepped for Bejing—and it took much more time than I had ever imagined. Read More »
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Nastia Liukin became a household name this summer when she won five Olympic medals, including all-around gold in gymnastics, at the Beijing games. But hers was hardly an overnight success—the 19-year-old has been competing since age six. Her parents were both top gymnasts, and despite setbacks and injuries (including surgery on her ankle in 2006, followed by a long recovery), Nastia never gave up on her goal of being a world champion. Read More »
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FINALLY! They should investigate the judging as well, since the U.S. team was penalized for falls when the Chinese team wasn't, but hey, who's counting? I would wonder if the IOC were blind but I don't want to insult the sightless. If it turns out that there is proof these athletes are the age they... Read More »
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Did Michael Phelps touch the wall first in
the 100 meter butterfly? Or did his sponsor cheat? Usually when an
athlete is accused of cheating, it's a doping issue. But in Michael
Phelps' case, there may be something else going on. Here's the
deal, as reported in the New York Times: The race in which...
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Since Michael Phelps made
Olympic history, there's been a lot of
speculation about who he's dating or who he
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Misty May-Treanor and Kerri
Walsh won their second consecutive gold medal in beach volleyball
yesterday. So what's up next for the duo, who have been
playing together for eight years?...
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We've seen quite a bit of Michael Phelps'
mom Debbie in Beijing. But Phelps pop, Fred, isn't there. Where is
he? He's at home, in Baltimore. Watching the games on TV. And if
you want to know what he looks like,
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