The USA Basketball Team Defeats Spain and Gets Olympic Gold
It was not an easy ride but the US basketball team managed to snatch gold right in front of the Spanish team’s eyes. In the end the USA got the gold medal at the London Olympics with 107-100.
It was already the fourth quarter and Spain had just closed with ...
Grenadian Kirani James Beats the US at the 400m, Wins Olympic Gold
Kirani James, representing the Caribbean island nation of Grenada, got the first medal for his little country and also became the first non-US runner to break the 44-second barrier in the race.
James, 19, won the Olympic gold in the men 400m with a personal ...
China’s Liu Xiang Makes Fatal Mistake at London 2012 Hurdles
Today, August 7th, in the 110-metre hurdles at the London Olympics, China’s Liu Xiang crashed out of the heats, a déjà-vu of the Beijing Games four years ago. Liu Xiang, the 2004 Olympic champion and also former world-record holder, saw his dreams vanished ...
Chinese Badminton Player Gives Up the Sport After Being Disqualified at the Olympics
Yu Yang, a Chinese badminton star, gives up the sport after she and 7 other players were disqualified from the doubles tournament the London Olympics, for purposefully trying to lose.
“This is my last game. Farewell Badminton World Federation. Farewell ...
