BEIJING 2008

Lauterstein breaks 100m swimming record

AAP - July 3, 2009, 11:22 am

In a dream build-up for the world championships, Olympic medallist Andrew Lauterstein has broken both the Australian and Commonwealth 100m butterfly record. ...Read More

Kookaburras goalkeeper Lambert retires

AAP - June 30, 2009, 3:19 pm

In a hiccup for Australia's plans for hockey gold at the 2012 London Olympics, Kookaburras goalkeeper Stephen Lambert has called it quits. ...Read More

Bolt wins 200m at Jamaican Championships

AAP - June 29, 2009, 6:44 pm

Double Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt easily captured the 200 metre national title on the final day of the Jamaican Championships on Sunday. ...Read More

McLellan set for arduous hurdle campaign

AAP - June 29, 2009, 5:07 pm

Olympic silver medallist Sally McLellan can't wait to test herself against the other members of the 100m hurdling elite. ...Read More

Australia second in Iowa team triathlon

AAP - June 29, 2009, 9:26 am

Australia has finished second in the ITU Triathlon Team World Championships in Iowa as the sport showcased the event for inclusion in 2012 London Olympics. ...Read More

Moffatt, Snowsill enjoy bumper pay day

AAP - June 28, 2009, 2:20 pm

Australian Olympic triathletes Emma Moffatt and Emma Snowsill have claimed a bumper pay day by winning gold and silver in the world's richest triathlon. ...Read More

Bolt wins 100 title in season world best

AAP - June 28, 2009, 12:30 pm

Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt won the 100 metres at the Jamaican Athletics Championships on Saturday in 9.86 seconds. ...Read More

China Olympians win Laureus team award

Reuters - June 26, 2009, 5:00 pm

BEIJING, June 26 (Reuters) - China's remarkable achievement in topping the medals table at last year's Beijing Olympics was recognised when they won the team title at the 2009 Laureus Sports Awards on Friday. ...Read More

2012 Games 'on track and budget:' LOCOG

AAP - June 25, 2009, 8:36 pm

Planning for London's Olympic Games in 2012 is on track and on budget, the head of the London Olympic Organising Committee (LOCOG) insists. ...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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