Chinese Olympian Junquan He Swims Without Hands

Jane ZHANG 8 months ago Region: China

I didn’t see the Paralympic Games in China although I am Chinese. I saw an article talking about one of the Chinese athletes, Junquan HE. He is a swimmer without hands. He got one Gold, two Silver and one Bronze in t... more

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Despite Risks, Triathlons Surge in Popularity

Finding Dulcinea a year ago Region: United States

Posted by Sarah Amandolare to findingDulcinea The death of a triathlete in New York City underscores the potential risks for weekend warriors who take on extreme endurance challenges like marathons, triathlons and mountai... more

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Trinited.com Launches Premier Endurance, Multi Sports and Triathlon Network

America Without Gas 10 months ago Region: Germany

Trinited.com has just launched its premier international endurance, multi sports and triathlon network. Connecting people from all over the world, no matter if you are and Ironman or Olympic Distance Triathlete a Badwater... more

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Erin Popovich and Courtney Jordan Dominate Paralympic Swimming

Joe DeFranceschi a year ago Region: United States

Erin Popovich, 23, and Courtney Jordan, 17, are dominating the swimming pool at the Beijing Paralympic Games. With the games now over, Popovich will take home four gold medals and two silvers while Jordan has a gold, two s... more

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Margaret Hoelzer, Olympic Swimmer, Reveals Child Abuse

Joe DeFranceschi a year ago Region: Alabama

Margaret Hoelzer, three-time Olympic medalist, revealed that she was sexually abused as a child in an Associated Press interview today. She will dedicate time and effort to help prevent future child abuse. Margaret Hoelze... more

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Singapore first ever Paralympic Games Silver Medal

ARC IDEA CO a year ago Region: Singapore

14 September 2008 is a day that will go down to the sporting history of Singapore as swimmer Yip Pin Xiu won the first ever Silver Medal of Paralympic Games in the 50 metre freestyle in Beijing. Although, swimmer Yip Pin... more

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Branca and Bia Feres, Synchronized Swimming Olympians, on VIP Cover

Ground Report a year ago Region: Brazil

Branca and Bia Feres are celebrities in their home country of Brazil. It might be because they are going to represent Brazil in the Beijing Olympics in the sport of synchronized swimming, but it is probably because th... more

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Jessica Hardy, Olympic Swimmer, Positive Drug Test

Ground Report a year ago Region: United States

Jessica Hardy, 21, the American record holder in the 100 meter breast stroke, tested positive for a banned substance just two weeks before she was expected to swim in the Olympics. She can appeal the results to the Court o... more

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Phoenix Public Pools Closed After 58 Reported illnesses from Cryptosporidiosis

Ground Report a year ago Region: Arizona

City of Phoenix health officials have closed the city's public swimming pools after an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a parasite, caused by contaminated pool water. 58 people, including 17 lifeguards have become ill ... more

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Cheryl Angelelli Kornoelje Will Swim for U.S. Paralympic Team

Ground Report a year ago Region: Michigan

At 39 years-old Cheryl Angelelli Kornoelje will be the oldest Olympian at the Beijing games this summer. She already won two bronze medals for her achievements in swimming at the 2004 games in Athens and is favored to win ... more

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