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Rogge stands by Bolt criticism
Rogge stands by Bolt criticism
24/08/2008 6:36 PM
International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge is standing by his criticism of sprint sensation Usain Bolt, saying he was only offering him 'fatherly advice'.more
What does the future hold?
What does the future hold?
24/08/2008 6:07 PM
When the members of the IOC award the right to host the Games to a city they weigh up a number of criteria.more
Coates pleased with Games haul
Coates pleased with Games haul
24/08/2008 5:38 PM
As the 2008 Beijing Olympics draw to a close, Australia's Chef de Mission John Coates has said he'll reflect on the Games with pride and satisfaction.more
Wallace wants more success
Wallace wants more success
24/08/2008 5:14 PM
Australian kayaker Ken Wallace says his success at the Beijing Games, where he won bronze in the K1 1000m and followed it up the next day with gold in the K1 500m, is just the start for him.more
Sharks finish eighth in Beijing
Sharks finish eighth in Beijing
24/08/2008 4:37 PM
Australia's men's water polo team has finished its Olympic campaign, losing 9-8 to Greece in its final classification game.more
Emotions running high for Mitcham
Emotions running high for Mitcham
24/08/2008 4:06 PM
Australian diving gold medallist Matthew Mitcham has admitted that when he walked away from the sport in 2006, he had given up on his Olympic dream.more
Jackson-Nelson honoured by IOC
Jackson-Nelson honoured by IOC
24/08/2008 3:48 PM
Australian sporting great Marjorie Jackson-Nelson has said she feels humbled by the International Olympic Committee's decision to present her with the Olympic Order, the highest honour that can be bestowed by the IOC on someone from outside the Olympic movement.more
Kenyan creates marathon history
Kenyan creates marathon history
24/08/2008 12:48 PM
The last Australian competing in a medal event in Beijing, Lee Troop has finished 60th in the men's marathon won by Samuel Wansiru of Kenya.more
Bekele stars as Russia wins the day
Bekele stars as Russia wins the day
24/08/2008 3:39 AM
Russia took the honours on the penultimate day of the Beijing Olympics as China inched closer to 100 medals.more
Opals settle for silver - again
Opals settle for silver - again
24/08/2008 2:45 AM
Australia has taken the silver medal in women’s basketball for the third Olympics in a row, after going down to the USA 92-65 in the gold-medal match.more
 

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Beijing 2008 Day 16
Beijing 2008 Day 16
24/08/2008 07:54 PM
The Games are now over, but there was plenty of medals up for grabs on the final day of competition.
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Beijing 2008 Day 15
Beijing 2008 Day 15
24/08/2008 02:18 PM
There was two gold medals for Australia on Day 15 in Beijing as the Games drew to a close.
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