A video of Tonique Williams-Darling’s gold medal winning run in the 400-meter event. Tonique represented the Bahamas during the 2004 Athens Olympics.
Tonique took 2007 off because of injuries but is looking forward to the Beijing Olympics.
Posts from ‘April, 2008’
Tonique Williams-Darling’s Gold Medal Run in Athens
Note to Canadian TV: Don’t Mess With Rebagliati
Because he will sue you and you’ll end up paying him. From Reuters:
Olympic gold-medal-winning snowboarder Ross Rebagliati has settled a lawsuit over a television series that he had accused of defaming him.
The Canadian snowboarder reached the out-of-court settlement with CTV Television network and producers of the series, “Whistler,” according a statement released by his spokesman [...]
CanFund’s $8 for 08.08.08
You gotta admire the way this Canadian organization is trying to raise money for Canadian athletes. They’re asking for donations in street corners and they’ve apparently raised over $6 million for the past ten years.
CanFund then distributes the donations to athletes who apply for funding. Pretty neat, eh?
By the way, if you’re wondering what those [...]
Roush Olympic Prediction: China Rising
Add US Olympic Committee chief Steve Roush to the growing list of people who says that China will vie for the top spot in Beijing.
Among his reasons:
* A highly competitive team* The traditional home-field advantage that host nations enjoy* Increased incentives for athletes* Large infusion of funds for sports* The world’s best coaches training Chinese [...]
Ronaldo’s Worst Nightmare?
Is Andre Luis Ribeiro Albertino a.k.a Andreia Albertine Ronaldo’s worst nightmare? Why does “she” have Ronaldo’s driver’s license and car registration documents? Hey, Andreia, we hope you returned that to the rightful owner.
RELATED:Ronaldo and Trannies Sitting in a Tree. PHOTO SOURCE: Associated Press
