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US works to end relay misery

2012-07-19 15:17:31

In the serenity of Monaco, US sprinters are striving this week to find ways to end a long 4x100 meters relay jinx, and displace Jamaica's relay kings.

London Olympic mascot named after small town

2012-07-18 11:36:12

Much Wenlock is the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games set up in 1850 and the games are still held every year. The mascot of the upcoming London Olympic Games has been named "Wenlock" after the small town.

Buffet serves up Olympic recipe for success

2012-07-18 02:37:05

Weight constantly weighs on Olympic judo champion Yang Xiuli's mind.

Children learn about the Olympic Games

2012-07-17 15:28:13

Japanese professor Kikuchi Yoichi and ten students of Liao Cheng University will travel to 20 cities and communities of Liaocheng city. They will promote the Olympic Games by explaining the history, drawing the Olympic mascot and holding "Olympic Games" with children to enhance their understanding of the Games.

Obama cheers for US Olympic basketball team

2012-07-17 10:59:42

US President Barack Obama greets US Olympic women's basketball team after their exhibition game against Brazil in Washington, July 16, 2012.

London raises bar on greening the Games

2012-07-13 17:47:05

A reed warbler sings from her nest, well hidden along the banks of a river that winds through a London park.

Cheering song for Chinese Olympians

2012-07-13 15:48:15

China's flamboyant pianist Lang Lang teamed up Hong Kong superstar, singer-actor Jacky Cheung to record a Coca-Cola-sponsored cheer song, The Beats of China, Move The World, which should provide the Olympians with a final bit of inspiration and encouragement for the 2012 London Olympics.