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‘Spartacus’ Humbled By Beijing Olympic Gold
by Justin Davis
JUYONGGUAN, China, Aug 13, 2008 (AFP) - It took a maiden Olympic gold and
the sight of a Swiss flag to bring a tear to the eyes of one of the world’s
toughest cyclists on Wednesday.
But it didn’t take long after an emotional first climb to the top step [...]
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- Age Is Of No Concern For Cycling Great Jeannie Longo
August 8th, 2008BEIJING, Aug 8, 2008 (AFP) - France’s Jeannie Longo will write another
considerable chapter in cycling’s history books this Sunday when she becomes
only the third woman to compete in seven Olympic Games.
Longo, the 1996 Olympic champion who has 13 world titles, is set to follow
in the footsteps of Jamaican track star Merlene [...] - Chris Hoy, The Flying Scotsman Has His Aims Of Triple Beijing Olympic Gold
July 12th, 2008by Justin Davis
PARIS, July 12, 2008 (AFP) - If there is one Olympian the British delegation will look to for gold medal glory in Beijing, it is sure to be Scottish track cycling king Chris Hoy.
A total of 10 gold medals will be contested at the [...]
