Breaking the age barrier: Iola man, 86, competes in indoor triathlonWausau Daily Herald, WI - Nov 17, 2008The indoor triathlon, which Morris completed Nov. 7, consisted of a 5-mile ride on a stationary bike, a 1/4-mile swim and 11/2 miles on a treadmill. …

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UCLA Triathlon team holds Bruin 5k RacesThe UCLA Daily Bruin, CA - Nov 17, 2008This [...]

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Slowdown doesn't shrink China's LatAm ambitionsThe Associated Press - 9 hours ago… initial lending capital. And it has invested in oil exploration in Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. But it's not just raw materials the Chinese crave. …Peru gears up to host APEC Leaders' Week XinhuaEconomic crisis tops agenda of APEC leaders' summit Channel News AsiaAPEC leaders [...]

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Tourism boosters brace for 'bonanza' of 2010Globe and Mail, Canada - 2 hours ago… noting that local tourism officials had to field questions about the area during their promotional efforts at the recent Summer Olympics in Beijing. …Vancouver and Whistler mayors' 2010 Olympic role mainly ceremonial The Canadian Pressall 8 news articles

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ADULTS with disabilities came together in Hatfield on Thursday to enjoy sport and physical activity at the Activate Paralympics Festival. The event was organised by the Activate Forum, a group that works together to provide sports and community more
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CFO had every right to question Vancouver's Olympic village loan - Globe and Mail

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CFO had every right to question Vancouver's Olympic village loanGlobe and Mail, Canada - Nov 11, 2008Estelle Lo's concerns about the city's involvement in the Olympic athletes' village were well known and dated back more than a year. …All calm at athletes' village sales [...]

Chinese domestic demand picks up again after Olympic slump … - anna.aero - Airline network news & analysis

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Chinese domestic demand picks up again after Olympic slump …anna.aero - Airline network news & analysis, UK - 6 hours agoThe negative impact of the Olympics on travel demand in August can clearly be [...]

China warns Sarkozy over Tibet ahead of summit - ReutersBEIJING (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy risks “hard-won” gains in ties with Beijing if he meets the Dalai Lama, a Chinese government spokesman warned on Friday, raising tensions a day before the two powers attend a financial summit

China settles financial information dispute with EU, U.S., Canada - People’s Daily OnlineChina on Thursday settled a dispute with the United States, the European Union and Canada over the regulation of financial information services. China reached “mutually satisfactory solutions” with the EU, the U.S. and Canada and signed a Memorandum

Mondotrack Installation a Key Component of Delta College's Stadium … - MarketWatch

Mondotrack Installation a Key Component of Delta College's Stadium …MarketWatch - Oct 22, 2008… the same track surface that was used at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Delta College's Lawrence A. DeRicco Stadium now features a nine-lane, …

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Fabio Capello vies with Sir Alex Ferguson for London 2012 role - Times Online

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Fabio Capello vies with Sir Alex Ferguson for London 2012 roleTimes Online, UK - 1 hour agoThe concept of a British team, which last entered the Olympic qualifying tournament with an amateur side in 1972, is controversial. …Capello's 'dream' to coach GB in 2012 [...]

Tessa Jowell: Britain would not have bid for 2012 Olympics if we … - Telegraph.co.uk

Tessa Jowell: Britain would not have bid for 2012 Olympics if we …Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 37 minutes agoHowever, British officials have already tacitly conceded that London will not be able to compete with this summer's dramatic Beijing games, which are said …

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Obama, From Behind the Great Firewall - New York ObserverElection day in Beijing. BEIJING—There was nothing on TV about the election when I got up on November 5, just about the time that the polls were closing in Indiana. I had been looking forward to following the results of an election from the other [...]

Top players face new drug tests - BBC Sport

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Top players face new drug testsBBC Sport, UK - Nov 11, 2008As with British Olympic athletes, they must reveal their location for an hour each day, including summer holidays. Under the World Anti-Doping Agency code, …Drug Test Programme To Be Stepped Up Goal.comPFA opposed to new drug-test plans [...]

It’s the pool where he trained to become an Olympic athlete, now our partners at the Baltimore sun have learned Micheal Phelps will purchase the Meadowbrook Aquatic center. Mary Bubala reports according to the Baltimore Sun, Micheal Phelps and his more

Controversial loan boosts turnout at advance polls - Globe and MailVANCOUVER — Vancouver voters are flocking to advance polls, with some saying they were inspired to cast a ballot by the controversy over the current city council’s decision to provide up to a $100-million loan to the developer of the Olympic

Going the distance in this competition meant completing the course of 140 miles in the full Ironman. WILMINGTON — The Port City hosted the first Beach 2 Battleship Ironman distance triathlon Saturday. More than 1,000 athletes competed in the all day more

Carbon-neutral flame for green GamesIndependent, UK - Oct 26, 2008A carbon-neutral Olympic torch and flame. If adopted, the carbon-neutral torch and flame would signal Britain's commitment to a pledge to make London 2012 …

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Beijing Olympics 2008: athletics schedule - Daily TelegraphBritain have traditionally fared well in the 4×400 metre relays and both squads looked impressive in qualifying. Lisa Dobriskey could challenge for a medal in the women’s 1500m - she has been a big championship performer, and could spring a surprise

Of torches and obesity - Toronto Star

Of torches and obesityToronto Star,  Canada - 19 hours agoBut can the chance to carry the Olympic torch be used to get those same kids off the couch, and jump start a fitness trend? Our national fitness booster, …

The Holy Olympic Torch, Atheism and Tibet - China Digital Times

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photographing coppers could get you 10 years in jail soon if were …Indymedia UK, UK - 17 hours agoThis was the day before the Olympic Torch was due to arrive in London. I took a few frames of what was going on and then I was stopped by a police officer …

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