Sun, 11 Dec 2011 18:50:13 +0100 A top Chinese minister defended the legacy of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Sunday, citing an improved environment just as authorities in the capital face pressure to act on heavy pollution. (Source: AFP)
Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:40:18 +0100 ASPEN, Colo (Reuters) - Downhill skiing Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Vonn announced that she and her husband, Thomas, are getting a divorce. After the World Cup race Sunday in Aspen, Colo., the 27-year-old Vonn said, "I am very sad; it's a very difficult time in my life. I hope that the fans and the media will respect my privacy in this matter." The former Lindsey Kildow and Thomas Vonn were married on September 29, 2007. Thomas Vonn was usually at his wife's side as coach and adviser during her races, but absent during this past weekend. (Editing by Greg McCune) (Source: Reuters)
A view shows the Olympic stadium in Kiev November 25, 2011. ...
Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:10:02 +0100 (Reuters) - A view shows the Olympic stadium in Kiev November 25, 2011. The stadium is set to host the final match of the Euro 2012 soccer tournament. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich (UKRAINE - Tags: SPORT SOCCER CITYSPACE) (EURO 2012 Stadiums)
The Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors freestyle skier Kevin ...
Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:40:02 +0100 (Reuters) - The Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassadors freestyle skier Kevin Rolland of France (L) and Olympic figure skating champion Yu-na Kim of South Korea pose with Yoggl, the mascot of the Youth Olympic Games 2012 (YOG 2012) for the media at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, November 2, 2011. The first winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG 2012) will take place in Innsbruck from January 13 to 22, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Buholzer (SWITZERLAND - Tags: SPORT OLYMPICS)
Nine-time Olympic swimming medalist Mark Spitz appears at the ...
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:50:08 +0200 (AP) - Nine-time Olympic swimming medalist Mark Spitz appears at the London 2012 Olympic preview party sponsored by AP Images, PMG Sports and AQ at Hudson Terrace in New York on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. (Victoria Will/AP Images)