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Beijing Updates, More thoughts on Day Two Evening Session, by Alfons Juck
More thoughts on the amazing evening session of August 16, 2008.... EME NEWS (AUG 16, 2008) OLYMPIC DAY TWO EVENING...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Updates-Bolt Amazes with 9.69, Dibaba Astounds,Majewski Shocks, Thoughts on the 100 meters, 10,000 for women and Men’s shot, by Bob Ramsak, Notes by Larry Eder
This is one of my favorite photos of the meet! Christian Cantwell was the lone US medal in the shot...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary, Deep thoughts on the Hammer Mobile, by Larry Eder
HAMMER MOBILE: I love this photo! It is of the remote control vehicle that takes hammer from its landing position...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Reports-The Men’s 20k Race walk, by Elliot Denman
We are privileged to have the observations and commentary of Elliot Denman. Elliot, a former Olympian from 1956 in the...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary, August 16, 2008, Usain Bolt Runs 9.69 WR, Wins Olympic Gold, Fastest Man Ever, by Larry Eder
When Usain Bolt came out of the blocks in New York on May 31, I was shocked to see his...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary: August 16, 2008–Flash–Tyson Gay Does Not Make 100 Meter Final, by Larry Eder
In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Tyson Gay, the American record holder at 100 meters, the three time gold medalist...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary, August 16, 2008, Olympic T&F, Day Two, Morning Session, EME News by Alfons Juck, Notes by Larry Eder
Saturday morning dawned early for me, at 6.45 am local time. I looked out the window of my ninth floor...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary, August 15, 2008-Two Finals- Flanagan Takes Bronze, Historic 10,000 Meter for Women, by Larry Eder
August 15, 2008 was a great day for track & field. 85,000 plus fans filled the National Stadium in Beijing...
Read moreDetailsBeijing Diary, August 15, 2008, Day 1, Session 2, Cantwell takes Silver, Flanagan takes bronze!
Christian Cantwell, on his last throw, hit 21.09m, moving from fifth to second! Shalane Flanagan, sick for all week, gutted...
Read moreDetailsOlympic Games, Day 1, Session 1, by Bob Ramsak, Track Profile, Notes by Larry Eder
As we have featured the writings of Bob Ramsak and Alfons Juck all year long, we will continue to do...
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