Archive for August 10th, 2008

Lezak keeps Phelps on course for 8 Olympic golds

Written by on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 in Latest News.

Jason Lezak kept Michael Phelps on course for eight Olympic gold medals by a fingertip Monday when he anchored the United States to the 4×100-meter relay title in record time. Lezak, the oldest man on the U.S. swimming team at 32, was nearly a body length behind the massive Alain Bernard of France as they made the final turn, but the American hugged the lane rope, drafting off the Frenchman and…

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Michael Phelps wins his 2nd gold of 2008 Olympics (AP)

Written by on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 in Latest News.

AP – Michael Phelps has his second gold of the Beijing games.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Georgia and Russia fight as envoy seeks peace (Reuters)

Written by on Sunday, August 10th, 2008 in Latest News.

Reuters – Russian troops and armour pushed into two separatist regions of Georgia on Monday and Georgian forces shelled the Russian-held capital of South Ossetia as the Caucasus crisis worsened.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back



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