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Friday, 21 November 2008

Paralympics close in dazzling ceremony  

18/09/2008 6:14:00 AM. The Paralympics flame was extinguished over the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium after a lavish closing ceremony, ending a spectacular summer of sport in Beijing.

These are the greatest Paralympic Games ever... International Paralympic Committee President Philip Craven

 

US Olympic dressage team disqualified over drugs  

Dressage | Getty

23/09/2008 6:42:00 AM. The United States has been disqualified from its fourth-place finish in the Olympic team dressage event for a positive drug test.

 

Epic final day sees Australians clinch top five finish  

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17/09/2008 3:51:00 PM. An epic marathon victory for Kurt Fearnley and a five gold medal haul from superfish Matt Cowdrey have helped Australia to a top-five finish at the Beijing Paralympics.

Our target was to try and finish in the top five on gold and we've finished fifth... Australian team chef de mission Darren Peters

 

Federer: Olympic gold inspired US Open win  

Beijing gold medal winners Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka | Getty

17/09/2008 6:13:00 AM. Winning an Olympic gold medal helped Roger Federer turn around his difficult year, the Swiss US Open champion and world No.2 said.

I'm happy that I've got an Olympic gold now in my pocket and that I've also got a US Open trophy, so it couldn't be better right now. Roger Federer

 

Good sport Fearnley ready for first win  

Kurt Fearnley with Liesl Tesch | AAP

16/09/2008 6:39:00 AM. After two silvers and a race that shouldn't have been but was anyway, Kurt Fearnley will be aiming to get his Beijing Paralympics campaign back on track when he contests the 1500m track final tonight.

I would have loved to have run the race that I should have been given, but it's time to move on... Kurt Fearnley

 

Australia into wheelchair rugby semis  

Australia v New Zealand | Heath Campanaro

15/09/2008 11:30:00 AM. Australia's dominant wheelchair rugby team will take on Canada in the semi-finals tonight after topping their pool 3-0 at the Beijing Paralympics.

 

US 'will lose superpower status' over financial crisis  Comments

Wall Street | AP

25/09/2008 7:53:00 PM. The United States will no longer be an economic “superpower” as a result of the ongoing financial crisis, according to Germany’s finance minister.

One thing seems likely to me: the USA will lose its superpower status in the global financial system... German finance minister Peer Steinbrueck

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Aussie Olympians had drinks spiked in Beijing  

China Doll Club, Beijing | cityweekend.com

18/09/2008 6:49:00 AM. It's been revealed a number of Australian paralympians had their drinks spiked in a Beijing nightclub while celebrating the end of their competitions.

 

Aussie Fearnley takes marathon gold  

Kurt Fearnley | Getty

17/09/2008 12:01:00 PM. Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley saved the best for last at the Beijing Paralympics, shrugging off a week of ill-fortune to win gold in the men's marathon today.

It just worked out that way I guess, when you're due for a run you're due for a run. This one was mine. Australian wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley

 

Rollers win gold as Sullivan enters record books  

Tim Sullivan & the Rollers | Getty; Heath Campanaro

17/09/2008 6:17:00 AM. Wheelchair basketball gold and silver in the murderball have rounded out a victorious day for Australia at the Beijing Paralympics, where Tim Sullivan today became the country's most successful athlete of all time.

I'm just numb. This is an awesome display of team unity and what people getting together with one solemn goal can do... Australian wheelchair basketball star Troy Sachs

 

'We're not bad sports': Australia denies handshake slight  Comments

Amanda Fraser | Getty

16/09/2008 8:26:00 PM. Australian officials have attempted to water down a display of bad sportsmanship by Paralympian Amanda Fraser, claiming the athlete didn't refuse to shake hands with another competitor.

Amanda did not refuse to shake the hand of a Great Britain competitor, as reported... An email sent today by the APC

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Paralympians wrap up swimming campaign with more gold  

Matthew Cowdrey | AAP

16/09/2008 6:10:00 AM. Australia has wrapped up its Paralympic swimming campaign by smashing the world record in the 4x100m medley relay, taking a massive 10 seconds off the previous record.

This was about the whole team and that's what I'm proud of. The whole Australian male team pushed for a place on this relay, which shows our depth and competitiveness. Multiple gold medallists Matt Cowdrey

 
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