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Chinese Olympian Junquan He Swims Without Hands
Region: ChinaI 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
Views: 1626Despite Risks, Triathlons Surge in Popularity
Region: United StatesPosted 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
Views: 534Trinited.com Launches Premier Endurance, Multi Sports and Triathlon Network
Region: GermanyTrinited.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
Views: 394Erin Popovich and Courtney Jordan Dominate Paralympic Swimming
Region: United StatesErin 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
Views: 644Margaret Hoelzer, Olympic Swimmer, Reveals Child Abuse
Region: AlabamaMargaret 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
Views: 701Singapore first ever Paralympic Games Silver Medal
Region: Singapore14 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
Views: 639Branca and Bia Feres, Synchronized Swimming Olympians, on VIP Cover
Region: BrazilBranca 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
Views: 3307Jessica Hardy, Olympic Swimmer, Positive Drug Test
Region: United StatesJessica 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
Views: 554Phoenix Public Pools Closed After 58 Reported illnesses from Cryptosporidiosis
Region: ArizonaCity 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
Views: 501Cheryl Angelelli Kornoelje Will Swim for U.S. Paralympic Team
Region: MichiganAt 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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