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Samuel Sanchez Hands Spain A Welcome Cycling Gold Medal In Beijing
by Justin Davis
JUYONGGUAN, China, Aug 9, 2008 (AFP) - Spanish climber Samuel Sanchez claimed his biggest ever career win when he claimed gold in the men’s grueling Olympic road race, held over 245km here on Saturday.
Italian Davide Rebellin finished a close second to take the silver [...]
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- Luxemburgers Bid To End 56-year Summer Olympic Medal Famine
August 7th, 2008by Justin Davis
BEIJING, Aug 7, 2008 (AFP) - They are normally fierce competitors in the tough world of elite road cycling.
But on Saturday Luxemburgers Andy and Frank Schleck will be expected to put their differences with compatriot Kim Kirchen aside in a bid to claim a [...] - Beijing Olympic Cycling Road Race Course One Of The Greatest
August 6th, 2008BEIJING, Aug 7, 2008 (AFP) - A peloton containing some of the world’s biggest cycling names will become, weather permitting, the most privileged tourists in Beijing this Saturday.
Yet their sightseeing possibilities will be kept to a strict minimum as they buzz past some of the city’s most famous landmarks [...] - Tour de France Runner-Up Cadel Evans Fit For Beijing Olympics
August 4th, 2008BEIJING, Aug 4, 2008 (AFP) - Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans has won his battle against injury and will take his place at the Olympics, Australian Olympic officials said Monday.
The 31-year-old Australian star slipped on a wet floor last week in the aftermath of the Tour de France [...]
