To Beijing and Back, Episode 9: Visiting the Summer Palace
BEIJING, China, August 15. THE ninth episode of To Beijing and Back visits a summer palace in Beijing, the home to royalty dating back to the tenth century Lions, dragons
Two Great Offers on Day Nine of Olympic Sale: Michael Phelps Poster Raffle, “Four Champions, One Gold Medal” Book Sale
PHOENIX, Arizona, August 16. WE have two great deals for you in day nine of our 16-day Olympic sale, as we say goodbye to swimming in the Water Cube. The
Olympics, Swimming: Ageless Dara Torres Tops 50 Free Semis
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 16. MAYBE there's a little magic left in the pool. During a week that has been so special for everything Michael Phelps has been
Olympics, Swimming: Cesar Cielo Claims 50 Free Gold in Olympic Record Time
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 16. HOW badly did Brazil's Cesar Cielo want a gold medal? His reaction after the championship final of the 50 freestyle told the story.
Olympics, Swimming: Flash We Loved You While You Lasted Janet, Rebecca Adlington Erases Longest Standing World Record With Evans’ Mark in 800 Free
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 16. FOR nearly 19 years, Janet Evans' world record of 8:16.22 in the 800 freestyle stood as the gold standard of world records. It
Olympics, Swimming: Huge Back Half Gives Michael Phelps Olympic Record in 100 Fly, Matches Mark Spitz With Seven Golds; $1 Million Richer
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 16. HE'S undoubtedly the greatest swimmer in history, and he also has a flair for the dramatic. By the narrowest of margins, Michael Phelps
Olympics, Swimming: Flash Kirsty Coventry Wins 200 Back in World Record Fashion
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 16. AFTER three silver-medal performances, Kirsty Coventry was ready for a color change. In the final of the 200 backstroke, the Zimbabwe standout got
Day Eight of Olympic Sale: Get a Great Deal on Janet Evans’ Total Swimming
PHOENIX, Arizona, August 15. ONE of the big finals in the Water Cube at the Olympics is the women’s 800 freestyle. The oldest swimming world record, held by Janet Evans
Olympics, Swimming: U.S. Edges Aussies in Men’s 400 Medley Relay Prelims
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 15. THE last time the United States was at a major international competition, it was disqualified in the preliminary heats of the 400 medley
Olympics, Swimming: Australia Paces Women’s 400 Medley Relay Prelims
By John Lohn BEIJING, China, August 15. MOST of the big guns will come out tomorrow, but that didn't stop Australia – the favorite in the event – from capturing