Merman Michael Phelps got himself another gold medal [12th overall] which brings the U.S. total gold to 13. This is probably the most productive day for the U.S. in the swimming pool. No response yet from China as of this posting. By the way, that’s Ryan Lochte (gold medalist in the 200 meter backstroke and [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2008’
Ryan Lochte is 200m Backstroke Champ
As I mentioned earlier, the gold medal race between China and the U.S. is now getting exciting. It’s been a bit boring for sometime with the U.S. stuck at 10 gold medals while China attacked in all fronts winning 22 gold medals. But it’s now 12 golds for the United States following Ryan Lochte’s victory [...]
Rebecca Soni Bags Herself a Gold Medal
Is the United States, a.k.a., the sleeping giant of Beijing, finally awake? Looks like it as it bagged its 11th gold medal courtesy of Rebecca Soni. Take that, China! File photo source: daylife.com
Tuvshinbayar Naidan Bags First Gold Medal for Mongolia
Let us congratulate judoka Tuvshinbayar Naidan for winning the first ever gold medal for Mongolia. It is a historic achievement for Tuvshinbayar and for Mongolia which has won a total of 15 silver and bronze Olympic medals in the past. With Naidan’s victory, it would be mission accomplished for the Mongolian Olympic team which targeted [...]
Andrea Minguzzi Wins Gold Despite Protest
This is apparently how Italian wrestler Andrea Minguzzi won his gold medal. Angry Olympian man and medal thrower, Ara Abrahamian, however believes that the medal belongs to him and not to this flag-waving Italian. Related:Introducing Ara Abrahamian: The Angry Olympian Man Photo credit: AP via thestar and beijing2008
