BEIJING 2008

Trickett's future still up in the air

ABC - November 5, 2009, 8:25 pm

Champion Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett says she is enjoying her time away from the pool but is undecided about her future. ...Read More

Bird's Nest stadium plans to stem losses: report

AFP - November 4, 2009, 4:55 pm

BEIJING (AFP) - More than a year after the Beijing Olympics, the Bird's Nest stadium has been placed under Chinese government management in an effort to stem financial losses, state media said Wednesday. ...Read More

Mitchell sets sights on London gold

ABC - October 20, 2009, 9:00 pm

Western Australian gymnast Lauren Mitchell says she is aiming for a gold medal at the London Olympics in 2012 after winning two silver medals at the World Championships. ...Read More

Chopper down, 16 dead, Rio mayor aims for peaceful Olympics

ABC - October 20, 2009, 10:48 am

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro has insisted the 2016 Olympic Games hosts are being "tough" on the problem of security after 16 people died there over the weekend as a result of gang-related violence. ...Read More

Trickett still weighing up future

ABC - October 18, 2009, 11:17 am

Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett has joined Australia's best female sprint swimmers at a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, but is still yet to commit to the sport. ...Read More

Nadal to return to action at China Open

Reuters - October 1, 2009, 10:21 am

BEIJING, Oct 1 (Reuters) - World number two Rafael Nadal will return to action for the first time since the U.S. Open at next week's China Open after taking two weeks out to rest an abdominal injury. ...Read More

2016 Games could be the last, says Tokyo governor

Reuters - October 1, 2009, 7:14 am

COPENHAGEN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara warned on Wednesday the 2016 Olympics could be the last Games, with global warming an immediate threat to mankind. ...Read More

Madrid bid chief apologies following Rio complaint

Reuters - October 1, 2009, 6:59 am

COPENHAGEN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The head of Madrid's bid for the 2016 Olympics apologised to rivals Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday after a Spanish official was quoted as saying the Brazilian bid was the worst of the four. ...Read More

King, First Lady and President woo votes

Reuters - October 1, 2009, 3:52 am

COPENHAGEN, Sept 30 (Reuters) - A Spanish King, an American First Lady and a Brazilian President metaphorically rolled up their sleeves and got down to work on Wednesday, using charm and prestige to woo votes towards their ultimate Olympic prize. ...Read More

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BEIJING 2008 MEDAL TALLY

Position

Country

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Total
1 China 51 21 28 100
2 United States 36 38 36 110
3 Russia 23 21 28 72
4 Britain 19 13 15 47
6 Australia 14 15 17 46

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