BEIJING 2008

Bahrain's Ramzi loses gold medal for doping

AFP - November 19, 2009, 4:44 am

MANAMA (AFP) - Bahrain's Rashid Ramzi has been stripped of his Beijing Games 1,500 metres gold medal for doping, Bahrain's Olympic Committee said Wednesday. ...Read More

Crawford report plays contentious tune

ABC - November 18, 2009, 8:35 am

Is a brilliant exponent of the double bass or cello less worthy than a talented guitarist or pianist, based on the popularity of the instrument? ...Read More

Coates 'pissed off' by Crawford Report

ABC - November 17, 2009, 9:26 pm

Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) chief John Coates says the Crawford Report is an insult to everyone who has worked to get Australia to where it is on the Olympic stage. ...Read More

'Glamour sport' funding may hurt kids

ABC - November 17, 2009, 7:50 am

Archery Australia says the Federal Government risks limiting sporting opportunities for young people if it cuts funding to some of the smaller Olympic sports. ...Read More

Perkins urges business leaders to go for gold

ABC - November 10, 2009, 11:50 am

Former Australian Olympic swimmer, Kieren Perkins, has visited Rockhampton to inspire a group of young business leaders. ...Read More

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

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

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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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