Chinese athletes feeling at home in Leeds

2012-07-11 13:09:40

Chinese athletes have found a home away from home in the British city of Leeds, their pre-Olympics training base.

Swimmers arrive earlier to acclimate to British conditions

2012-07-11 12:40:29

Chinese swimmers are training hard at their pre-Olympic camps in the British cities of Leeds and Bath, with a view to better their 2008 performances.

All-England Club ready for Olympics

2012-07-10 16:25:47

Olympic hoarding is seen on Court Four of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) as preparations are made for the London 2012 Olympic Games, in London July 9, 2012.

Teacher dedicated to Special Olympics

2012-07-10 15:49:19

Yao Nan is a PE teacher in Harbin, Heilongjiang province and also a talent scout for Special Olympics athletes. To be chosen for the Special Olympics the athletes must have a learning disability. 37 of her students have won 71 gold medals in the Special Olympics in the past 12 years.

ROK to send 245 athletes to London Olympics

2012-07-10 15:26:11

South Korea has finalized the selection of its Olympic contingent and will send 245 athletes to the London Games, the country's top sports body said Tuesday.

Brazil, US lead men's volleyball to replay Beijing finale?

2012-07-10 15:18:57

The men's volleyball final between Brazil and US in the Beijing Games is expected to replay, twice, in London four year later, as the two powerhouses share the same pool.

Federer eyes a singles gold this summer

2012-07-10 10:19:24

Roger Federer was ready for a week's holiday on Monday before returning to London to complete what he hopes will be a unique Wimbledon-Olympic double triumph at the All-England Club.

Britain ready to dig the new breed

2012-07-10 07:46:08

David Beckham's shock absence from the Olympic soccer tournament has provoked a storm of controversy, but Stuart Pearce's decision to axe the aging star means the young prodigies of Brazil, Spain and Britain will take their rightful place in the spotlight.

Olympics should be 'Redemption Games' for US women

2012-07-10 07:46:08

The players on the three-time Olympic champion US women's soccer team had never known a feeling quite like it. They came home as conquering heroes. Even though they had lost.

Injury-hit US finalizes Olympic squad

2012-07-09 08:09:20

With LeBron James and Kobe Bryant already among the NBA stars on board for a bid for a second straight gold, USA Basketball finalized its 12-man squad for the London Olympics.

Russia, Lithuania seal London berths

2012-07-09 08:09:20

Former European champions Russia and Lithuania have claimed two of the last three remaining berths in the men's basketball tournament at the 2012 London Games following their victories in the semifinals of the ongoing Olympic qualifying tournament.

Favorite seeking 5th straight gold medal

2012-07-09 08:09:20

The US women's basketball team dominated the Beijing Games, winning by close to 38 points per game while cruising to the gold medal. And this group could be even better.

Medal Count

 
1 46 29 29
2 38 27 22
3 29 17 19
4 24 25 33
5 13 8 7
6 11 19 14

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