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EW - PopWatch
| 9 months ago
Like long jump gold medalist Brittney Reese is landing in a big cake?...U.S. beach volleyball match, a charmed third time for sprinter Allyson Felix, and my sneaking suspicion that I would willingly watch two hours of random track and field events in...
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Jamaica Daily Gleaner
| 9 months ago
Thursday August 9, 2012 Gary Spaulding, Senior Gleaner Writer Blake's sister says 'The Beast' is focused and prepared Somehow, some way, Arlene Blake-McPherson plans to speak with her brother, Yohan Blake, ahead of today's finals of the men's 200...
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The Olympia
| 9 months ago
Carli Lloyd has already had one kick in the head in this Olympic soccer tournament...That's how a loss in today's gold medal game against Japan would feel. A year ago, in Frankfurt, Germany, Lloyd and her mates lost the World Cup final to this same...
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Taiwan News
| 9 months ago
Usain Bolt is halfway to completing an unprecedented repeat Olympic sprint double. On Thursday he can wrap it up by winning the 200-meter final. Bolt won both the 100 and 200 _ in world record times _ in Beijing four years ago and already has the 100...
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India Abroad
| 9 months ago
A llyson Felix finally won an individual Olympic gold medal, gliding home with her seemingly effortless stride to take the 200-meters title and break Veronica Campbell-Brown's stranglehold on the event. Aries Merritt added to the perfect sprint night...
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The Observer
| 9 months ago
Call the main Guardian and Observer switchboard: +44 (0)20 3353 2000 Sort by: Latest first Oldest first Auto update: On Off Updates: Good morning...GB are guaranteed one in women's boxing today, as Britain's Nicola Adams has reached the final in the...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 9 months ago
AP United States' Kerri Walsh Jennings celebrates with her boys Joey and Sundance after winning the women's gold medal beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) AP The United...
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Independent
| 9 months ago
After all the declarations of intent from Usain Bolt that only the successful defence of both his Olympic sprint titles would ever be enough to confer legendary status upon him, the time has come for the athletic phenomenon of his era to record what...
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Zee News
| 9 months ago
Merritt got a flying start and held off the challenge of world champion Jason Richardson and Jamaica`s Hansle Parchment to secure what in the end was a comfortable win. It is the first gold medal that the US have taken in the event since Allen...
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DAWN
| 9 months ago
Usain Bolt can become the first man to claim a second successive 100m-200m Olympic Games double on Thursday with the Jamaican superstar confidently predicting his own 200m world record could fall. Bolt retained his 100 metres crown on Sunday and...
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Daily News
| 9 months ago
Before the women's 200 meters Wednesday night, Allyson Felix reflected on her heartbreak at the past two Olympics when she'd had to settle twice for silver medals behind Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown. Never mind the three gold medals she won at...
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Daily News
| 9 months ago
Questions and answers on Daily News stories from readers like you. Allyson Felix and Carmelita Jeter were part of the biggest single-day medal haul since the United States won nine medals Aug.6, 1992, when six finals were held...In addition to Felix'...
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International Business Times
| 9 months ago
There are only a few days left before the curtains fall on what has been an absolutely storming 2012 Olympic Games for the hosts. Team Great Britain endured a slow and disappointing start to the Games and could do naught but watch the US, China and...
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Indian Express
| 9 months ago
The American gold rush was fired by Allyson Felix in the 200m yesterday as she finally nailed an Olympic gold at the third time of asking. Felix, a silver medallist at the 2004 and 2008 Games over the distance, powered to victory in 21.88sec to...
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Fort Worth Star Telegram
| 9 months ago
Aries Merritt's secret to success in the 110-meter hurdles is not so secret. "In the hurdles, you have to stay on your feet," Merritt said after winning Olympic gold Wednesday night. "If you don't stay on your feet, then you don't make the podium...
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San Jose Mercury News
| 9 months ago
Before Usain Bolt dashes off to play soccer for Manchester United -- well, he said that's on his bucket list, and who can stop him these days -- the Jamaican sprint freak has more business Thursday on the Olympic track. Awaiting Lindsey Berg: The...
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Chandler Republic
| 9 months ago
Reese claimed one of the three gold medals the U.S. track and field team won Wednesday night at the London Games, becoming the first American woman to win the Olympic long jump title since Jackie Joyner-Kersee in 1988. "It's a surreal moment," she...
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Denver Post
| 9 months ago
Usain Bolt may have set world records in the 100 and 200 meters at the Beijing Olympics four years ago, but what he did Sunday night arguably was the greatest performance of his career...His 6-foot-5 frame churning down the track at a top speed of 27.
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 9 months ago
Allyson Felix has a running style to behold, to marvel, so economical, supple, graceful, elegant, fluid...It's, you know, it's nice but sometimes you have to get in that aggressive mode and you need that quicker turnover Sometimes I think I get too...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 9 months ago
United States' Allyson Felix, right, and United States' Carmelita Jeter pose for photographers following the women's 200-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012...Medal...
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Charlotte Observer Online
| 9 months ago
This is what Usain Bolt will claim if he wins the 200-meter final at the Olympics on Thursday (3:55 p.m...The Jamaican sprinter has once again caught the second half of the Olympics by the tail, winning the fastest 100 meters in history Sunday night.
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GMA News
| 9 months ago
Usain Bolt's bid for an unprecedented Olympic sprint double double in the 200 meters is the undoubted highlight of the seventh day of athletics action at the London Games on Thursday. The 25-year-old came to Britain saying he wanted to establish...
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United Press International
| 9 months ago
Wednesday's highlights at the Olympics: -- Wins by Allyson Felix , Brittney Reese and Aries Merritt gave the United States the kind of evening of track and field that they do not see much anymore on the world stage. Seven of the 12 medals handed out...
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The Hartford Courant
| 9 months ago
Select a date range Create a custom date range The Hartford Courant After winning silver medals in Athens and Beijing in the 200 meters, Allyson Felix finally got her gold in London Wednesday, finishing the race in 21.88 seconds. Veronica Campbell-...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
| 9 months ago
For all his jaw-dropping performances on the track, Usain Bolt has not yet laid claim to the title of greatest athlete ever. But as the London Olympics enter their final days, the Jamaican superstar has history on his mind. Bolt made a statement by...
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NY Daily News
| 9 months ago
USA's Allyson Felix strikes gold in women's 200-meters After years of near misses in Beijing and Athens, Felix takes gold medal in London. Brittney Reese wins long jump and Aries Merritt takes 110 hurdles for USA. Published: Wednesday, August 8, 2012,...
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GMA News
| 9 months ago
The United States flexed their Olympian athletics muscles on Wednesday as Allyson Felix won 200 meters gold, Aries Merrit claimed the 110m hurdles, Brittney Reese the long jump and Ashton Eaton took a stranglehold on the decathlon at halfway. Four...
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The Statesboro Herald
| 9 months ago
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Chicago Tribune
| 9 months ago
She was finally Olympic champion in the 200 meters after winning silver medals behind Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown in 2004 and 2008. Felix said the triumph left her with a flood of emotions, mainly joy and relief, but she looked awash in them...
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Miami Herald
| 9 months ago
In the biggest competition of her life, long jumper Brittney Reese cost herself a precious attempt. "I messed myself all up," Reese said. "I was too busy cheering for Allyson Felix." That's how much people like Felix, who finally completed her...
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Zee News
| 9 months ago
Schedule of events for Day 13 (Thursday) London: London Olympics Schedule of events for Day 13 (Thursday) for athletics.The marquee event of the day will be 200m final featuring defending champion Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake. Men`s Decathlon 09:00(BST)...
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Christian Science Monitor
| 9 months ago
But in winning the 200 meters Wednesday, Felix found that the setbacks had led her to a place even more 'special.' London When Allyson Felix crossed the finish line first in the 200 meters at the Olympic Stadium Wednesday night, there was not a...
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San Diego Union-Tribune
| 9 months ago
United States' Ashton Eaton reacts after his throw in the shot put in the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/David J. AP Sports Writer 3:20 p.m., Aug. 8, 2012...
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The independent
| 9 months ago
The Jamaican party was put on hold at London 2012 last night. Two days on from the 50th anniversary Independence Day celebrations, Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake advanced to the men's 200m final without breaking too much sweat at the semi-final stage.
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The Independent
| 9 months ago
Suggested Topics Really, you could watch him all day, as you might some huge, rolling surf or one of those great thoroughbreds who makes the others look as if they are standing still. When he leans down to the blocks after the ritual entertainment...
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The Observer
| 9 months ago
Ben Curtis/AP This is the one Usain Bolt always took seriously...It's the one for which, in Beijing, he bothered to tie up the laces of both his shoes, keeping his foot on the throttle all the way to the finish line. It is also the one in which his...
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The Globe & Mail
| 9 months ago
Ashley Gill-Webb, who was arrested on Sunday for throwing a bottle onto the track at the Olympic Stadium just before the start of the men's 100m final, leaves Stratford Magistrates' Court in Stratford, east London, August 6, 2012 Reuters video ...
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The Idaho Statesman
| 9 months ago
Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang will require an operation on his right Achilles tendon. The 2004 Olympic champion was injured Tuesday during the 110-meter hurdle heats at the London Olympics. Liu's representative, Jos Hermens, said Wednesday that the...
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Reuters
| 9 months ago
Topics Allyson Felix of the U.S. celebrates after she won gold in the women's 200m final during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium August 8, 2012. The United States flexed their Olympian athletics muscles on Wednesday as Allyson...
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Zee News
| 9 months ago
Sahana Kumari will compte in the Women`s high jump qualification and in Wrestling (Women`s 55kg freestyle) Geeta Phogat will be in action. DAY 13 » May-Treanor, Walsh win 3rd consecutive Olympic gold Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won...
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Channel NewsAsia
| 9 months ago
Ashton Eaton of the United States got off to a flying start in the Olympic decathlon on Wednesday with three dominant displays in the first five events. The world record holder timed 10.35 seconds in the 100m and managed a best of 8.03m in the long...
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Orlando Sentinel Online
| 9 months ago
Aries Merritt, Jason Richardson go 1-2 in 110-meter hurdles 4:44 p.m. Aries Merritt dominated the 110-meter hurdles most of the season, and he again demonstrated his superiority Wednesday by winning the Olympic final. Merritt, of Marietta, Ga., was...
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Sydney Morning Herald
| 9 months ago
Bolt clocked 20.18s to win his semi in typical showman's style. "There is a lot of people there who have come to spoil the party," Bolt said. But the star attraction of the Games held "no doubt whatsoever" he would win the 200m gold medal. "People...
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The Dish Rag
| 9 months ago
Allyson Felix finally gets Olympic gold in the women's 200 meters The third time was the charm for U.S. sprinter Allyson Felix : In her third Olympics, she won her first individual gold medal in the women's 200 meters on Wednesday (Aug. 8). Felix...
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Epoch Times
| 9 months ago
August 8, 2012 Ashton Eaton of the United States competes in his Men's Decathlon 400m Heat on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) Two U.S. athletes, Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee, are leading in Men's Decathlon after...
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New Zealand Infotech Weekly
| 9 months ago
New Zealand's Brent Newdick hit the wall with 100 metres to go in the day's final Olympic decathlon event, but was still looking on the bright side of a largely satisfying first five events. The Auckland-based, Tauranga-born decathlete had risen as...
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The Idaho Statesman
| 9 months ago
Former Boise State track and field standout Kurt Felix is 12th after the first day of the decathlon at the London Olympics...Americans Ashton Eaton (world record holder) and Trey Hardee (world champion) are first (4,661) and second (4,441),...
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United Press International
| 9 months ago
The long wait for an Olympic gold medal ended for American Allyson Felix Wednesday during a huge evening of track and field for the United States. Over the course of four finals at Olympic Stadium, American athletes claimed seven of the 12 medals...
