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Romero Wins Gold, And Makes Olympic History
by Justin Davis
BEIJING, Aug 17, 2008 (AFP) - Britain’s Rebecca Romero made Olympic history here Sunday when she became just the second woman to claim medals in two different sports at the summer Games.
England’s Romero dominated an all-British track cycling individual pursuit final to leave Wendy [...]
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- Rebecca Romero Races Into The Olympic History Books
August 16th, 2008by Justin Davis
BEIJING, Aug 16, 2008 (AFP) - Britain’s Rebecca Romero is assured of writing a page in the Olympic history books after qualifying Saturday for the women’s individual pursuit final alongside compatriot Wendy Houvenaghel.
Romero, who won an Olympic rowing silver four years ago in the [...] - Romero and Houvenaghel Boost British Medal Hopes
August 15th, 2008BEIJING, Aug 15, 2008 (AFP) - Wendy Houvenaghel clocked the fastest time of
qualifying for the women’s Olympic individual pursuit here Friday to further
boost Britain’s medal chances.
The northern-Irishwoman, a bronze medal winner at world level, clocked 3min
28.4sec for the 3km race against the clock to claim her place in the first
round alongside [...]
