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  • July 2008
    • US Athletes Weigh Wearing Masks in Beijing

      US Athletes Weigh Wearing Masks in Beijing

      (Newser) - To protect its athletes from Beijing’s polluted air, the US Olympic Committee has secretly developed a mask for them to wear during next month’s Games, the Wall Street Journal reports. But if the 600-plus American Olympians decide to wear the high-tech filter, they risk insulting their Chinese hosts—not to mention looking like geeks. More »

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      China   2008 Beijing Olympics   air pollution   triathlon

    • Swimmer Dies During NYC Triathlon

      Swimmer Dies During NYC Triathlon

      (Newser) - An Argentinian man died after experiencing difficulties midway through the swim portion of the New York Triathlon yesterday, the Daily News reports. He was pulled out of the water after fellow swimmers noticed him struggling, and was pronounced dead at a hospital. Initial reports indicate that cardiac arrest was the cause of death. An autopsy is expected today. More »

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      New York City   death   swimming   heat   cardiac arrest   triathlon

  • June 2008
    • World's Best Athlete? Never Heard of Her

      World's Best Athlete? Never Heard of Her

      (Newser) - The greatest athlete in the world today is 5'3'', 115 pounds, and named Sheila Taormina. You've probably never heard of her, but you should give this "force of nature" your attention now, writes ESPN the Magazine . Poised to become the first woman ever to compete at the Olympics in three different sports, Taormina is a model of versatility. More »

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      2008 Beijing Olympics   athlete   swimming   triathlon

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