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  • July 2008

    • 7 Russian Athletes Suspended for Doping

      New York Times  |  Jul 31, 08 3:36 PM CDT

      7 Russian Athletes Suspended for Doping

      (Newser) - Seven female athletes from Russia were suspended today for doping violations, a potentially devastating blow to the nation's medal hopes just a week before the Olympics begin, the New York Times reports. Five of the women, all members of Russia's track and field team, were scheduled to compete in the Games. They have 14 days to appeal, but it appears unlikely they will be running in Beijing. More »

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      Russia  • 2008 Beijing Olympics  • track and field  • doping  • suspension  • IAAF

    • Official's Knock Irks Amputee Sprinter

      New York Times  |  Jul 16, 08 2:02 PM CDT

      Official's Knock Irks Amputee Sprinter

      (Newser) - Lawyers for double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius responded aggressively after a track and field official recommended South Africa exclude him from its Olympic relay squad "for reasons of safety," the New York Times reports. Pistorius, 23, “reserves all rights and remedies” if track's governing body doesn't retract, noting that a sports court has affirmed Pistorius right to run—if he qualifies or is selected. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics  • Oscar Pistorius  • amputees  • IAAF

  • May 2008
  • January 2008

    • 'Blade Runner' Found to Have Advantage

      Guardian (UK)  |  Jan 10, 08 9:00 AM CST

      'Blade Runner' Found to Have Advantage

      (Newser) - The double amputee who has petitioned to be included in this year's Olympic track and field events is likely to be denied his request today, the Guardian reports. A biomechanics expert concluded that the J-shaped carbon-fiber prosthetics South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius uses gives him an unfair advantage in stride and stamina over other runners. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics  • Oscar Pistorius  • prosthetics  • Paralympics  • IAAF  • amputation  • stamina

  • August 2007

    • Gay Tops 100m Record-Holder to Claim Gold

      Associated Press  |  Aug 26, 07 1:03 PM CDT

      Gay Tops 100m Record-Holder to Claim Gold

      (Newser) - American Tyson Gay blazed past the world co-record holder in the last 20 meters of the 100m dash to take gold in the World Championships today in Tokyo. Jamaican Asafa Powell was faster out of the blocks, but "I panicked," he said. "I felt him coming on." Gay broke the tape in 9.85 seconds; Powell's 9.96 left him in third. More »

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      race  • athlete  • running  • IAAF  • 100 meter dash  • Tyson Gay  • Asafa Powell

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