Well, they receive more “reward” money than their American counterparts who get US$25,000 for a gold medal. But they don’t do as well as Thai gold medalists who are given US$314,000. From the China Daily: China’s gold medal winners at the Beijing Olympics will be taking home cash along with their medals, state media reported [...]
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Nike Really, Really Loves Liu Xiang
Earlier, I wondered whether Liu Xiang’s withdrawal from the 110 meter hurdles competition will negatively affect his relationship with Nike. Thanks to this tip from snactres, we find out that Nike will continue to feature Liu in its ad campaign. From CNBC: Despite the disappointment of one of their biggest endorsers, Nike will salute hurt [...]
Liu Xiang Quits
Argh! Liu Xiang, my favorite Olympian pulled out of the 110 meter hurdles reportedly because of a “tendon injury to the right foot“. As a fan who’s been blogging about Liu and who hoped that he will get his second Olympic gold medal, his decision to quit is very disappointing. It would have been great [...]
Yu Yang and Du Jing: China’s Gold Medalists #26
China’s answer to the U.S. victories in the Olympic swimming pool on Day 7 came from weightlifting, judo, and the badminton duo of Yu Yang and Du Jing who beat South Korea’s Lee Hyo-jung and Lee Kyung-won to pocket the gold, China’s 26th overall, in women’s badminton doubles. So what’s the gold medal race like [...]
Tong Wen Bags Gold Medal #25 for China
Tong Wen sure deserves to be lifted by her coaches after winning the gold, China’s 25th, in women’s judo, 85 kg category. Photo source: xinhua/beijing2008
