[Editor’s note: I especially enjoyed the Path to Victory: Women’s Gymnastics Team Competition interactive as it reminded of me of my sister’s competitive gymnastics and watching past Olympics with her. Now she’s out fighting fires in Cali and Oregon far away from the TV coverage! Thanks Denny.]
Reprinted from the New York Times.
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Men’s Cycling Results
Samuel Sanchez of Spain won the grueling 152-mile road race from Beijing through the mountains.
She Shoots, She Scores
Katerina Emmons won the women’s 10-meter air rifle event, the first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics.
One Gold, Seven to Go
How Michael Phelps won the 400-meter individual medley, his first gold medal of the Olympics.
Coming From Behind
How Jason Lezak came from behind in the last leg of the 4x100m relay to give the U.S. team the gold.
Soaring Over the Bar
Justin Spring, who will be representing the United States in Beijing, explains his techniques on the high bar.
How Spitz and Phelps Compare
Times and technology have changed, but here’s how Mark Spitz and Michael Phelps match up.
Path to Victory: Women’s Gymnastics Team Competition
The Chinese team won the women’s gymnastic team competition Wednesday. The American team was second.
China Dominates Synchronized Diving
Huo Liang and Lin Yue of China won gold in men’s synchronized platform diving on Monday. John Wingfield, coach of the U.S. diving team, walks through one of the winning dives.
Swimming Records Broken in Beijing
A look at the number of swimmers who have broken world records in the Beijing Olympics.
