Re-live Indonesian Taufik Hidayat’s gold medal win over South Korea’s Shon Seung Mo in this video of the 2004 Olympics badminton finals. Taufik is going to defend his title in Beijing as Indonesia is fielding him again. Fellow countryman Sony Dwo Kuncoro will join him in the singles competition. According to the Badminton World Federation, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Athens Gold Medalists’
Tonique Williams-Darling’s Gold Medal Run in Athens
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.
Stefano Baldini’s Road to Beijing
Here’s Italian marathoner and 2004 Athens gold medalist Stefano Baldini’s road to Beijing: 1. Participate in the 2008 London marathon as part of his Olympic preparation2. Unfortunately develop a stress fracture in his left leg3. Miss 30 days of training It isn’t clear how much this reduced training period will affect Baldini’s goal to defend [...]
Will Zhang Ning Be Snubbed?
Because Olympic badminton gold medalist Zhang Ning is not part of the Chinese team going to the Uber Cup in Jakarta, does this mean that she will not be chosen to represent her country this coming Olympics? Badzine speculates. Photo credit: badzine
Liu Xiang: Large Shoes, Big ….
Okay, after that ghost-assisted decision to make this blog about Olympians, here’s our first post on a certified Olympic star. Guys and gals (but especially gals), meet Liu Xiang. We’re sure the Olympic enthusiasts among you already know who he is but for those of you who don’t, here are three things you should know [...]
