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Find out the latest happenings on the field and off! Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing China got underway on what is considered a very lucky day for China, 08/08/08. They celebrated by performing the opening ceremonies at 08:08 pm.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Come to an End
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closed Sunday, August 24th after two weeks. A total of 958 medals where acquired by Olympians in 87 countries. Interestingly enough every country went home with at least one medal. How Old is Too Old?
While controversy has many questioning if some of the Olympic competitors are old enough to compete in the Olympic Games, many competitors are celebrating the ability to compete at an advanced age (that is, being older or more mature than expected). But how old is too old? Jennifer Figge Swims Atlantic
It was in 1926 when 19 year old Gertrude Caroline Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel. She is quoted as saying, “People said women couldn’t swim the Channel but I proved they could.” Perhaps a few people said the same about Jennifer Figge and she proved them wrong as well. Michael Phelps - Swimming Sensation
Michael Phelps has already smashed five world records in swimming competition. What's left to accomplish for this star? He says, plenty! Minor League Baseball Team Fed Up
After a falling out on the field, a minor league baseball team in Macon, GA just leaves. Rocket Racing League
This summer there was progress in what is to become the Rocket Racing League (RRL). Granger Whitelaw, a man who had a team racing cars in Indianapolis, and Dr. Peter Diamandis, a man who knows rockets, are creating a new form of racing. The vehicle they are creating is called the Rocket Racer.
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