Nastia Liukin increases the U.S. gold medal total to 14 when she won in the women’s all-around artistic gymnastics. All is quiet in the Chinese front so far. As of posting, the gold medal race between China and the U.S. stands thus: China = 22 golds vs. U.S. = 14 golds. Photo source: nbc
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America’s Gold Medal # 13 Courtesy of Michael Phelps
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to Train Like Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin
Do you want to have a body like Natalie Coughlin’s? Then follow her training regiment [via fitness magazine]: 1. Two hours in the pool twice a day2. Run with your dog for 45 minutes to an hour every day3. Lift lift weights two or three times a week.4. Do Pilates every day5. See a private [...]
Aaron Peirsol: "Famouser" Than Phelps in Teh Internets?
Man, American gold medalist Aaron Peirsol (100 meters backstroke) is internet-famous. He is the first Olympian I googled who’s got at least three fansites dedicated to him: Aaron Peirsol Online, APO News, and Aaron Peirsol from which I took the image below. What about Michael Phelps? He’s got his official site and only one fansite. [...]
