Thursday, January 8, 2009

Olympics

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Eat My Gold Michael Phelps, Says Swimming Gold Medalist Lochte

Gold medalist Ryan Lochte is in Washington to urge continued spending on muscular dystrophy. more >>

How to Train as Race Day Approaches

Gold medalist Todd Rogers worked out hard during the Olympics but not too hard. more >>

A Disappointing Finish for Americans at Education Olympics

In science and math, the United States lags behind many other countries. more >>

5 Ways Michael Phelps (and You) Can Manage a Windfall

What's the first thing you should do? Absolutely nothing, experts say. more >>

China's Rulers Stay Tough Despite the Olympics Hoopla

Those who hoped the games would soften China's repressive behavior have been disappointed. more >>

China's Gold-Medal Moment

The Olympic spectacle is an opportunity to demonstrate that China has regained its national stature. more >>

London Admits It Can't Top Lavish Beijing Olympics When It Hosts 2012 Games

Facing an economic downturn, British officials are trying to keep costs down. more >>

Olympic Moms and Pregnancy in Politics

Women still have a ways to go, but 20 moms on the Olympic team is a start. more >>

Investing in the Olympics

Summer Games-themed index is up 8 percent over the past year. more >>

Managing Michael Phelps's Gold

How the Olympic champion should handle his windfall. more >>

What You Can Learn From Erin Donohue

Lessons from an Olympic athlete who defies the odds. more >>

Health Buzz: Flu Immunity and Other Health News

News on the BPA, women athletes in a world of hurt, and the impact an abortion can have on depression. more >>

Boomer Olympians Defy Old Age

The average age of U.S. Olympic athletes has increased. more >>

5 Members of Congress Who Want Russia Stripped of the 2014 Olympics

U.S. Representatives who think that Russia should not host the 2014 games because of the Georgia crisis more >>

Dara Torres: The Oldest Olympic Swimming Medalist in History

But competing after age 40 carries a hefty price tag. more >>

Economics Ain't Gymnastics: Why China Won't Overtake America

In the long run, it's the American model that provides the path to global prosperity. more >>

Public Opinion: Does the Chinese Women's Gymnastics Team Have Underage Members?

Rumors and speculation persist about whether the gold medalists are following the rules. more >>

China Makes Policing an Olympic Event

With the eyes of the world on Beijing, China imposes obsessive security measures around the games. more >>

Obama and McCain’s Olympian China Error

Presidential candidates are ignoring Asia's impact on the U.S. economy. more >>

Public Opinion: Should the United States Have Boycotted the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics?

Critics point to China's dismal human rights record, but Bush argued against staying away. more >>

Olympic Sprinters Nearest Starting Gun Get Advantage

Reaction times for getting out of the blocks depends partly on proximity to the starting gun. more >>

China Revokes Visa of Olympic Gold Medalist

Joey Cheek, currently a Princeton student, says he was targeted for his Darfur activism. more >>

The Recycling Bin: A Roundup of Green News, Olympic Edition

Reports of smog, ecofriendly fireworks, playing God with the weather, and more from Beijing. more >>

Health Buzz: Earlier HIV Treatment and Other Health News

DNA fingerprinting and anthrax, a cancer-fighting Olympian, and caffeine’s effect on athletes more >>

What Eric Shanteau's Cancer Means for All Men

The Olympic swimmer has credited his girlfriend with urging him to see a doctor. more >>

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