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Jul 04 2009

Mark Cavendish vows never to quit peloton again after Olympic fiasco - Mirror.co.uk

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BBC Sport

Mark Cavendish vows never to quit peloton again after Olympic fiasco
Mirror.co.uk
... last year's Tour de France, sacrificed his chance to win the green jersey - for the leading sprinter - by quitting to prepare for the Beijing Olympics. ...
No green thoughts from calm and strong CavendishAFP
Tour ready for start with Armstrong backThe Associated Press
2009 Tour de France: Lance's returnCalgary Herald
Scottish Daily Record
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Jul 03 2009

Fireworks Prices Boosted by Beijing Olympics - First Coast News

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Fireworks Prices Boosted by Beijing Olympics
First Coast News
Nolan says the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing has reduced the amount of available merchandise. According to Phantom Fireworks, China produces 95% of the ...

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Jul 03 2009

Suits row refuses to sink ahead of champs - Independent Online

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Telegraph.co.uk

Suits row refuses to sink ahead of champs
Independent Online
Last year, Magnini split from the Arena manufacturers after doubting they could provide him with a competitive suit for August's Beijing Olympics, ...
Swimming suit controversy still a dragAFP
Speedo weighs swimmers' interest in other suitsThe Associated Press
Michael Phelps and swim suits under spotlight at US championshipsTelegraph.co.uk
The Canadian Press -The Associated Press
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Jul 03 2009

Anniversary China's excuse for a crackdown on dissent - The Australian

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The Southern Ledger

Anniversary China's excuse for a crackdown on dissent
The Australian
"Security for National Day is to a certain extent more complicated and challenging than during the Beijing Olympics, as it is an internal affair and we have ...
China students upset over mandatory summer drillsThe Associated Press

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Jul 03 2009

Suits row refuses to sink ahead of worlds - guardian.co.uk

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Telegraph.co.uk

Suits row refuses to sink ahead of worlds
guardian.co.uk
Last year, Magnini split from the Arena manufacturers after doubting they could provide him with a competitive suit for August's Beijing Olympics, ...
Swimmers weigh whether to switch to new suitsThe Associated Press
Swimming: Swimming suit controversy still a dragChannel News Asia
Swimming-Suits, Phelps's events will be focus at US NationalsReuters
ESPN -KXMC
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Jul 03 2009

Stoychev not ready to leave the water - guardian.co.uk

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Stoychev not ready to leave the water
guardian.co.uk
The Bulgarian, who will turn 33 in October, had considered quitting swimming after last year's Beijing Olympics but has changed his mind and is now as ...

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Jul 02 2009

Aussie corporate matchmaker coaches Olympic 'speed dating for … - Vancouver Sun

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Aussie corporate matchmaker coaches Olympic 'speed dating for ...
Vancouver Sun
... Harcourt said, led to PTW winning the contract to design the iconic Water Cube aquatic facility featured prominently at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, ...

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Jul 02 2009

Good deal - Phillips gets title, new contract - ESPN

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Good deal - Phillips gets title, new contract
ESPN
Liukin's life has been a whirlwind since the Beijing Olympics -- "I can pretty much tell you every little place at DFW" airport -- and the appearances and ...

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Jul 02 2009

China students upset over mandatory summer drills - The Associated Press

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China students upset over mandatory summer drills
The Associated Press
This year, Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who directed the opening and closing ceremonies for the Beijing Olympics, was hired to oversee the evening ...

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Jul 02 2009

'I can run 9.5' : Usain Bolt - Straits Times

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CBBC Newsround

'I can run 9.5' : Usain Bolt
Straits Times
... insisted on Thursday he can run the 100 metres in 9.5 seconds - if he can get back into his gold medal-winning Beijing Olympics form. ...
Dance with Bolt at Crystal PalaceYour Local Guardian

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Jul 02 2009

Mellouli bids to be master of Tunisian sport - guardian.co.uk

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Mellouli bids to be master of Tunisian sport
guardian.co.uk
The 25-year-old, who took gold in the 1500 metres freestyle at last year's Beijing Olympics, won the 200 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 1500 freestyle, ...

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Jul 02 2009

Change doesn't suit Phelps - Baltimore Sun

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Telegraph.co.uk

Change doesn't suit Phelps
Baltimore Sun
But Phelps said Wednesday that he's sticking with the LZR Racer he wore at the Beijing Olympics, where he won eight gold medals. ...
Swimming suit controversy still a dragAFP
Michael Phelps and swim suits under spotlight at US championshipsTelegraph.co.uk
Speedo weighs swimmers' interest in other suitsThe Associated Press
guardian.co.uk -DailyTech -The Canadian Press -The Associated Press
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Jul 02 2009

US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies - ESPN

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US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies
ESPN
The uniforms worn at the Beijing Olympics got mixed reviews. Some thought the blue blazers, white berets and red, white and blue ties were a timeless look ...

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Jul 02 2009

US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies - The Associated Press

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US team to wear Polo again at Olympic ceremonies
The Associated Press
The uniforms worn at the Beijing Olympics got mixed reviews. Some thought the blue blazers, white berets and red, white and blue ties were a timeless look ...

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Jul 02 2009

Swimming suit controversy still a drag - AFP

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AFP	Swimming suit controversy still a drag AFP Then we can see who the fastest swimmers are," said Dara Torres, who won three silver medals at the Beijing Olympics last year. But Torres, 42, admitted she ... and more »