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French book examines why black sprinters dominate the Olympics
06/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

French book examines why black sprinters dominate the Olympics

The 2012 Olympics has again seen black athletes commanding the sprint events. For French journalist Jean-Philippe Leclaire, author of "Why Whites Run Slower", this dominance can be explained by a combination of the right genes and hard work.
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Ethiopia's Gelana sets record in women's marathon
05/08/2012 - Olympic Games 2012

Ethiopia's Gelana sets record in women's marathon

Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana took gold in the women's marathon on Sunday, setting a new Olympic record with 2hr 23min 7sec. Kenya's Priscah Jeptoo and Russia's Tatyana Petrova Arkhipova placed second and third respectively.
Athletes on Olympic form?
05/08/2012 - HEALTH

Athletes on Olympic form?

With nearly 1,000 doctors on standby, Olympic organisers are taking no chances with athletes’ health. But which health issues are at stake during the Games? From fasting, prosthetic limbs to sex before competition, we’ve got it all covered in this special edition of the show from London.
Phelps retires with record 18th gold medal
05/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

Phelps retires with record 18th gold medal

American swimming superstar Michael Phelps ended his career on a high on Saturday, winning his 22nd Olympic medal – a record 18th gold - in the 4 x 100 metre medley relay at the London Games. He is the most decorated Olympian in history.
Serena Williams demolishes Sharapova to take gold
05/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

Serena Williams demolishes Sharapova to take gold

Serena Williams demolished Maria Sharapova in the Olympic Games women's singles final to clinch gold on Saturday. The 6-0, 6-1 victory was the most one-sided women's final in the Games history.
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South African amputee makes Olympic history
04/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

South African amputee makes Olympic history

Oscar Pistorius, the South African sprinter nicknamed "blade runner", made Olympic history on Saturday by becoming the first double-amputee runner to compete. The South African, who runs on carbon fibre blades, has reached the 400-metre semi-finals.
French swimmer Manaudou follows sister's lead by taking gold
04/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

French swimmer Manaudou follows sister's lead by taking gold

France won its fourth gold in the pool on Friday when Florent Manaudou – the younger brother of 2004 gold medalist Laure Manaudou – shocked defending Olympic champion and world record-holder Cesar Cielo in the 50-metres freestyle.
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Calling couch potatoes... your time is up
03/08/2012 - MEDIAWATCH

Calling couch potatoes... your time is up

Wrinklies are doing it for themselves. William Bell in Arkansas is making pole vaulting history at 90 years of age. Talk about inspiring a generation. We also look at what's next for Phelps, and the podium for the "laziest" countries in the world. Click on MediaWatch to find out more.
Britain's Murray beats Djokovic to advance to Olympic final
04/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

Britain's Murray beats Djokovic to advance to Olympic final

Less than a month after losing to Roger Federer at Wimbledon, Britain's Andy Murray (pictured) will face off against the Swiss player again in what will be his first Olympic finals, after defeating Novak Djokovic at the London Games on Friday.
Phelps claims gold in 100-metre butterfly
03/08/2012 - OLYMPIC GAMES 2012

Phelps claims gold in 100-metre butterfly

US swimmer Michael Phelps surged to victory in the men’s 100-metre butterfly at the 2012 Olympics in London on Friday, claiming his 21st career medal and 17th gold.
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