BEIJING 2008

Channel 7 Commentary Team

The latest from Channel 7’s expert team in Beijing

Simon Reeve: Big decisions ahead for Gymnastics Federation

Aug 25 1:33 am

As we wind up the gymnastics program, the lingering issue is whether or not some Chinese team members were under-aged. With claims surfacing last week that the diminutive gold medallist He Kexin was 14 years old, the problem was isolated. Since then... Read more...

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Rachael Sporn: Opals outclassed but still number two

Sun, August 24, 2008, 2:20 pm EST

Last night was a real anticlimax when you think about how well the Opals have been performing in the Beijing Games. It was the gold medal showdown we wanted, the two best teams in the world. We built this clash up and that is why we're so disappointed... Read more...
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Andrew Gaze: Opals to put it all together tonight

Sun, August 24, 2008, 9:56 am EST

It's the big one for the Opals tonight. We are defending world champs in this sport, but as far as I recall have never beaten the US in a major competition. The scene is set for a huge contest.Coach Jan Stirling is a thorough and self-reliant... Read more...
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Steve Moneghetti: Kenyans primed for first gold

Sat, August 23, 2008, 7:39 pm EST

When I was on my run this morning an interesting thought occurred to me. Before Steve Hooker's gold in the pole vault, our first 11 were all water connected. Six in the pool, then there's rowing and even Emma Snowsill's triathlon win had a wet leg. Just... Read more...
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Debbie Watson: Americans hungry but not Hungary

Sat, August 23, 2008, 2:54 pm EST

 The US men's waterpolo team will still be pinching themselves after running away from the Serbians in the semi-finals last night for a 10-5 win. We were aware however that there had been some internal disharmony within the Serbian ranks and it... Read more...
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David Wansbrough: Kookaburras to pick themselves up for bronze

Sat, August 23, 2008, 2:53 pm EST

The Kookaburras have their bronze medal play-off against the Netherlands tonight and it will be a mental test for both sides. Being equal favourites for the gold, both teams came to win and are now trying to get motivated to play their best for third.... Read more...
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Matthew White: The sleeping giant awakes

Fri, August 22, 2008, 10:01 pm EST

As we count down to the closing ceremony (not the opening ceremony like I said on air last night), the enormity of Beijing has been fascinating. It is hard to nominate just a few standout moments when looking back, but one was Libby Trickett and her... Read more...
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Raelene Boyle: Athletics needs more from all concerned

Fri, August 22, 2008, 9:58 pm EST

Well done to Jared Tallent for picking up silver today in the 50km walk, to add to his bronze in the 20km. Without Nathan Deakes, Jared really stepped up and made himself known at Beijing. With Great Britain topping us in the medal count for the first... Read more...
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Mike Turtur: Frenchman will be hard to beat

Fri, August 22, 2008, 2:10 pm EST

Due to a rain delay the women's cross country mountain bike race will now be staged tomorrow and coincide with the men's. This is unfortunate but will at least give the spectators more value for their buck. Laoshan is a very technically tough course and... Read more...
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Julien Prosser: US team businesslike & professional

Fri, August 22, 2008, 1:09 pm EST

It was hardly a good day for the beach yesterday, but Misty-May Treanor and Kerri Walsh endured driving rain to take the gold medal in two sets from China's Wang Jie and Tian Jia. The win continued the sheer dominance that has now seen the Americans win... Read more...
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