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Benjamin Boukpeti

Togo's First-Ever Olympic Medal Won By "Stranger"

by Mike Halford | August 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
Togo, a narrow country in West Africa bordering Ghana, Benin and Burkina Faso, does not have much of an Olympic history. Heading into the 2008 Games in Beijing, Togo had never medaled. Until today, that is. French resident Benjamin Boukpeti – born … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Leryn Franco

Olympic Javelin Thrower Leryn Franco Is Hot

by Mike Halford | August 12th, 2008 | 2 Comments
The Paraguayan babe you see above is a professional model. She also happens to excel at throwing a javelin. Impressive, no? Leryn Franco finished 42nd overall at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Two years later, she was the runner-up in the Miss … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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China, USA Lead 2008 Summer Olympic Medal Count

by Laura Gosselin | August 12th, 2008 | Add a comment
After winning the gold medal in the individual saber competition, China’s Man Zhong helped boost China’s gold medal count, putting them in the top position with 13 total gold medals. Team U.S.A is trailing in second place with seven gold … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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NBC Beijing Olympics TV Schedule

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 11th, 2008 | 3 Comments
Need an update of everything going down in week two of the Beijing Olympics? Look no further here’s and entire breakdown of the games from Monday, August 11 until Sunday, August 17: Monday, August 11, 2008 TV Schedule NBC and NBC HD … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2008 Olympics Opening Ceremonies Spectacular

by Laura Gosselin | August 8th, 2008 | Add a comment
Although many Americans won’t be able to see it until tonight, 2.3 billion have already tuned into the live four-hour-long opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and the early buzz on the Net is that the sight was … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Yao Ming

U.S. Opens Olympic Basketball Against Yao Ming, China

by Mike Halford | August 8th, 2008 | Add a comment
This will be a tall order for a team looking to make its mark. While the U.S. Men’s basketball team is the odds-on favorite to win gold this year (currently at 1/5 in the Bodog Sportsbook), they face a tall order … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
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2008 Olympics TV Schedule

by BigpoppaThaShowstoppa | August 6th, 2008 | 3 Comments
Keeping track of the Olympics can drive you nuts. Which events are live? Which events are recorded? I have to wake up at 3 A.M. to watch Women’s Basketball? That’s why we’re giving you a complete listing of schedule from now until … Read More Read More