ATHENS, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential election has given Chicago, bidding to host the 2016 Olympics, the chance to shine on the international stage, its bid leader said on Wednesday. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2008 (Reuters) — World record holder Paula Radcliffe loves autumn in New York and said on Friday it was the perfect stage for another racing revival when she defends her New York City Marathon title on Sunday. ... > full story
SYDNEY, Oct. 27, 2008 (Reuters) — Australia's Grant Hackett announced his retirement from swimming on Monday, ending a career in which he established himself as one of the greatest long-distance swimmers of all time. ... > full story
ATHENS, Oct. 21, 2008 (Reuters) — The global economic downturn is not expected to cut into the multi-billion dollar revenues of the International Olympic Committee despite any effects felt by major sponsors, its marketing chief said on Tuesday. ... > full story
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Paula Radcliffe is second at Great North Run Oct. 31, 2008 (Daily Telegraph, UK) — Paula Radcliffe finished second at the BUPA Great North Run - her first race for nearly two years.. . Radcliffe, whose last competition was on New ...
Ousted Olympic hurdler charged with steroid use Oct. 31, 2008 (San Diego Union-Tribune) — Former Greek Olympic hurdles champion Fani Halkia was charged with steroid use, an offense that carries a penalty of two years in jail. . Halkia's ...
Kenyans Bond Over Running and Trees Oct. 30, 2008 (New York Times) — This is a story about two Kenyans. It began five years ago when one was a forest ranger doing his job and the other a lumber business owner doing ...
Haining back in the running Oct. 30, 2008 (Independent, UK) — Deep down, Hayley Haining must have harboured hopes of hitting more dizzying heights in 2008. Yesterday, though, the Scotswoman who prepared in ...
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