Michael Phelps, the only athlete in history to win eight gold medals in a single Olympic Games, was formally welcomed home Saturday with a celebration that began with a parade and ended with a fireworks show at historic Fort McHenry. (Oct. 23 )
Michael Phelps was the focal point of the 'Parade of Gold,' which served as a homecoming for Maryland state's Olympic heroes, most notably the swimmer who won a record-setting eight gold medals at the Beijing Games. (Oct. 4)
Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt and the entire Jamaican Olympic team were honoured in a homecoming parade marking a week long celebration in the island nation.
International gymnastics officials close investigation into the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the Beijing Olympics, saying documentation confirms they were old enough to compete. But the 2000 squad remains under scrutiny. (Oct. 1)
2008, Berlin, Germany, the 35th IAAF Marathon, after winning the London marathon in April, Russian Irina Mikitenko stormed the Berlin marathon with a time of two hours, 19 minutes, and 19 seconds, the seventh fastest time. Universal Sports,...
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2008, Stuttgart, Germany, the IAAF World Athletics Finals, mens pole vault, Derek Miles of the United States, who came in a disappointing 4th at the Olympics, returns to form and picks up the world title with his seasons best 5.80 meters. (Universal...
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2008, Stuttgart, Germany, the IAAF World Finals, Sanya Richards takes the gold with a time of 22.50 seconds. Marshevet Hooker right behind her gets silver, at 22.69 seconds. (Universal Sports, UniversalSports.com)