May 23rd, 2008 — Drugs
Earlier, we asked whether American runner Antonio Pettigrew is a doper. Now we know the answer. From the AP:
Olympic gold medalist Antonio Pettigrew admitted publicly for the first time Thursday that he used performance-enhancing substances during a long, successful sprinting career in which he passed all drug tests.
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May 23rd, 2008 — India, Tennis
In the first round we had Mahesh Bhupathi proclaiming that he doesn’t want to play doubles with Leander Paes in the upcoming Beijing Olympic Games.
Not surprisingly, Leander Paes — a bronze medalist during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics — poured his heart out “saying that he was hurt” by Bhupathi’s conduct.
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May 23rd, 2008 — Equestrian, United Kingdom
Model Jordan a.k.a Katie Price a.k.a Katrina Alexandra Infield wants to compete in the Olympics but some meanies are making fun of her Olympic dreams. Back off, people, back off. If she wants to compete in the Olympics then she can compete in the Olympics. Can’t a girl dream big anymore?
PHOTO SOURCE: Anorak
May 23rd, 2008 — Equestrian, United Kingdom
Nice hat, Andrew. But do you really abuse your horses with your spiked boots? From the Associated Press:
Three-time Olympic equestrian gold medalist Andrew Hoy appeared at hearing Thursday to answer accusations of horse abuse.
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