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Canadian boxers enter ring with medals on the line
Canada will have a crack at earning up to three boxing medals over the next two days, but the expectations differ for the fighters involved.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
Canada will have a crack at earning up to three boxing medals over the next two days, but the expectations differ for the fighters involved.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
The Games: Actions and words
Sometimes the greatest of athletes speak out on issues that matter to them, and Michael Phelps and Simon Whitfield did just that on Sunday, writes Scott Russell.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
Sometimes the greatest of athletes speak out on issues that matter to them, and Michael Phelps and Simon Whitfield did just that on Sunday, writes Scott Russell.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Wins equals medals edition
The Canadian women's soccer team, as well as two Canadian boxers, can guarantee a medal with wins on Monday, a day in which veteran Olympic medallists Adam van Koeverden and Alexandre Despatie also compete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
The Canadian women's soccer team, as well as two Canadian boxers, can guarantee a medal with wins on Monday, a day in which veteran Olympic medallists Adam van Koeverden and Alexandre Despatie also compete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
No middle ground with rowing coach Mike Spracklen
Canadian rowing coach Mike Spracklen is legendary when it comes to producing champions in rowing.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
Canadian rowing coach Mike Spracklen is legendary when it comes to producing champions in rowing.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 5, 2012
Gold, guts and glory
For Canada, the spectrum of colours was complete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 4, 2012
For Canada, the spectrum of colours was complete.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 4, 2012
Olympics Hot Sheet: Medals of every colour
Canadian athletes put on a show for fans on Day 8 of the London Olympics, picking up three medals (including the country's first gold) and showing plenty of heart along the way.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 4, 2012
Canadian athletes put on a show for fans on Day 8 of the London Olympics, picking up three medals (including the country's first gold) and showing plenty of heart along the way.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 4, 2012
Swimming world records tumble despite suit bans
While we'll never see a repeat of the 43 world records set at the 2009 world championships, swimmers won't have the difficulty of creating new marks as previously imagined.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
While we'll never see a repeat of the 43 world records set at the 2009 world championships, swimmers won't have the difficulty of creating new marks as previously imagined.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Let the Games begin again
Some say the Summer Games aren't truly underway until the start of the track and field events, so if that's the case, the London Games "officially" started on Friday.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
Some say the Summer Games aren't truly underway until the start of the track and field events, so if that's the case, the London Games "officially" started on Friday.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
Connecting with people lifeblood of Olympics
The great thing about being in the Olympic Park is the chance to connect with the people who are the lifeblood of the Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
The great thing about being in the Olympic Park is the chance to connect with the people who are the lifeblood of the Games.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
Herdman has Canadian soccer team believing
It's premature to build that John Herdman statue outside of the Canadian Soccer Association headquarters on Metcalfe St. in Ottawa but, for what it's worth, ahead of Day 7 of the London Games, their head coach had Canadian women's soccer team convinced they were capable of an immortalizing performance - and they delivered.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
It's premature to build that John Herdman statue outside of the Canadian Soccer Association headquarters on Metcalfe St. in Ottawa but, for what it's worth, ahead of Day 7 of the London Games, their head coach had Canadian women's soccer team convinced they were capable of an immortalizing performance - and they delivered.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 3, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Be fair to Dylan Armstrong
A guide to what happened Thursday, and what to look for Friday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the latest on Canada's quest to win an improbable badminton medal and a plea for more modest expectations for shot putter Dylan Armstrong.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 2, 2012
A guide to what happened Thursday, and what to look for Friday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the latest on Canada's quest to win an improbable badminton medal and a plea for more modest expectations for shot putter Dylan Armstrong.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 2, 2012
Name of the game: Armstrong, Zelinka carry Canadian hopes
The heartbeat quickens on the eve of the track and field at any Olympic Games, writes Scott Russell, and shot putter Dylan Armstrong and heptathlete Jessica Zelinka, Canada's best medal hopes, begin their quest on Friday.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 2, 2012
The heartbeat quickens on the eve of the track and field at any Olympic Games, writes Scott Russell, and shot putter Dylan Armstrong and heptathlete Jessica Zelinka, Canada's best medal hopes, begin their quest on Friday.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 2, 2012
Perseverance, sacrifice define Canada's Brent Hayden
Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden has battled through injury and personal heartbreak to fulfill a life-long dream of being an Olympic medallist.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden has battled through injury and personal heartbreak to fulfill a life-long dream of being an Olympic medallist.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Canada exceeding expectations
A guide to what happened Wednesday, and what to look for Thursday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the latest chapter in the badminton scandal saga and another chance for Canada to add to its unexpectedly impressive medal haul.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
A guide to what happened Wednesday, and what to look for Thursday, at the Olympic Games in London, including the latest chapter in the badminton scandal saga and another chance for Canada to add to its unexpectedly impressive medal haul.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
Last call for Clara
Clara Hughes found a fifth place showing in Wednesday's time trial tough to take, but said it was a thrill to be an Olympic competitor once again, and for the last time ever.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
Clara Hughes found a fifth place showing in Wednesday's time trial tough to take, but said it was a thrill to be an Olympic competitor once again, and for the last time ever.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on August 1, 2012
Olympic Hot Sheet: Canada scores bronze hat trick
A guide to what happened Tuesday, and what to look for Wednesday, at the Olympic Games in London, including Canada's bronze-medal hat trick and Michael Phelps' ascension to the title of most decorated Olympian ever.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
A guide to what happened Tuesday, and what to look for Wednesday, at the Olympic Games in London, including Canada's bronze-medal hat trick and Michael Phelps' ascension to the title of most decorated Olympian ever.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
Michael Phelps cements his greatness
No Olympic athlete has ever had the drive, dominance and success as American swimming legend Michael Phelps.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
No Olympic athlete has ever had the drive, dominance and success as American swimming legend Michael Phelps.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
Olympics a concentration test for Canada's soccer women
For the Canadian women's Olympic soccer team, Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Sweden could have been much more and underlines what continues to be the difference between Big Red and the elite squads at this tournament - lapses in concentration.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
For the Canadian women's Olympic soccer team, Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Sweden could have been much more and underlines what continues to be the difference between Big Red and the elite squads at this tournament - lapses in concentration.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
The Games: The beautiful bronze medals
All six of Canada's athletes involved in podium finishes at the London Olympics have done the bulk of their training in Quebec.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
All six of Canada's athletes involved in podium finishes at the London Olympics have done the bulk of their training in Quebec.
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 31, 2012
The IOC should ditch the sideshows
Here's a suggestion for the next time the International Olympic Committee decides to allow someone into the Olympics as a show of how far we've come and to set the groundwork for yet another member to the exclusive club ...
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
Here's a suggestion for the next time the International Olympic Committee decides to allow someone into the Olympics as a show of how far we've come and to set the groundwork for yet another member to the exclusive club ...
» by CBC Olympics; Posted on July 30, 2012
