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Bodies fail Ryan Hall, Abdi Abdirahman at Olympics
Ryan Hall and Abdi Abdirahman had high hopes for the Olympic men's marathon. Both men got through 11 miles before their bodies failed and forced them to stop running.
Aug 12th 2012, 3:23pm 25K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Meb Keflezighi motivated by pre-race slight
With an Olympic silver medal to his credit, Meb Keflezighi was arguably the most accomplished runner in the marathon field. When he wasn't announced before the race, he carried the slight all the way to a fourth-place finish.
Aug 12th 2012, 2:22pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Brigetta Barrett stars when it's showtime
Anyone who thought Brigetta Barrett wasn't ready for the bright lights of the London Olympics, doesn't know the theater major well. She gave a virtuoso performance in winning women's high jump silver.
Aug 12th 2012, 12:17am 18K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Mo Farah: Britain's crown jewel
Four years ago, Mo Farah was a pariah in distance-running-mad Great Britain after his Olympic failure. After a historic gold medal sweep of the 5000m and 10,000m in London, he will forever get royal treatment.
Aug 11th 2012, 11:14pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Usain Bolt, Mo Farah bust each other's moves
When Usain Bolt formed an M with his arms and head as he finished the 4x100m, he wasn't craving McDonald's. He actually borrowed the celebration move of British distance star Mo Farah.
Aug 11th 2012, 10:00pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Ryan Bailey's mission: Taking on Bolt
In just his first Olympics, Ryan Bailey found the gumption to volunteer to anchor the U.S. 4x100m against Jamaica and Usain Bolt. He didn't deliver gold, but the team won silver and got a national record.
Aug 11th 2012, 9:41pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Running with the Kenyans: a marathon preview
Author Adharanand Finn spent much of last year "Running with the Kenyans" for his new book, so we've ask for him to give us some insight into this year's Olympic marathon. Feel free to read in an English accent.
Aug 11th 2012, 8:31pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Five strangest moments in Olympic men's marathon
Perhaps no event is more synonymous with the Olympics than the marathon. It is also an event that has produced some unusual moments over the years. Here are five of the weirdest.
Aug 11th 2012, 12:15pm 17K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
Day 15: Three track & field events to watch
All eyes will once again be on Usain Bolt as he takes to the track for the final event at Olympic Stadium, the men’s 4x100m relay. Also up tonight - the men's 5000m and women's 800m and 4x400m.
Aug 11th 2012, 11:25am 2K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
High hopes for Brigetta Barrett begin at Olympics
At 6-foot tall and with boundless athleticism, 21-year-old Brigetta Barrett is believed to be the next big thing in women's high jumping. In many ways, the future begins in tonight's Olympic final.
Aug 11th 2012, 9:46am 2K views 0 likes 3 shares 0 comments
 
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