Beijing 2008 - 2008 Olympic Games, News, Updates

Batista bullish ahead of Brazil clash

19/08/2008 1:52 PM

Argentina Olympic team coach Sergio Batista has warned his team is 'ready to win' ahead of its semi-final against cross-border rivals Brazil on Tuesday.more

Lucas looks beyond Argentina stars

19/08/2008 1:49 PM

Brazil midfielder Lucas has told his side not to focus its efforts solely on containing Argentina playmakers Lionel Messi and Juan Roman Riquelme when the South American rivals meet in semi-finals of the Olympics on Tuesday.more

Positive test for Halkia

19/08/2008 1:15 PM

Greece's defending Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion Fania Halkia tested positive for the banned steroid Methyltrienolone, the IOC confirmed on Monday.more

What to watch for - Day 11

19/08/2008 9:40 AM

Day 11 of the Beijing Games offers 20 gold medals and one of the first to be decided is the men’s triathlon.more

USA warms up for Boomers

19/08/2008 8:12 AM

The Dream Team finished pool play at the Olympics unbeaten with a 106-57 romp of Germany on Monday.more

Danes survive 49er appeal

19/08/2008 6:39 AM

Australia claimed gold at the Olympic sailing regatta on Monday, but its victories were overshadowed by events off the water.more

Russian defends pole vault crown

19/08/2008 6:35 AM

Russia's Yelena Isinbaeva broke her own world record to win gold in the women's pole vault in Beijing.more

China continues dominance

19/08/2008 1:46 AM

Australia picked up an historic three gold medals on Day 10, but with four gold, China extended its lead atop the medal tally.more

Hockeyroos knocked out

19/08/2008 1:27 AM

In a major shock, Australia has been knocked out of the Olympic women's hockey tournament in Beijing.more

Equestrian team fall short

19/08/2008 1:04 AM

The Australian equestrian team has finished in ninth place in the Team Jumping Final after Matt Williams failed in the team's final ride.more

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