Olympics
Every day during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics our Olympic bloggers will be keeping a close eye on the Olympics from our unique perspective as leaders in sports training knowledge. We'll look at the science and performance issues behind the stories and tell you, our huge community of athletes and coaches, what the top athletes are doing, how they do it - and how you can do it too.
Peak Performance Olympic Awards
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 16:38 in Basketball Boxing Cycling Distance Drug Testing Field Events Football Gymnastics Jeremy Wariner Liu Xiang Michael Phelps Middle Distance Paula Radcliffe Pollution Rowing Sport Injuries Sprinting Swimming Distance Swimming Sprints Tennis Tom Daley Training Usain Bolt Weightlifting Yelena Isinbayeva
The 2008 Beijing Olympics closed out in predictably beautiful style. It’ll be a long time before we forget some of the fantastic performances produced in Beijing.
Men's Marathon Fitting End To The 2008 Beijing Olympics
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 15:05 in Distance
Before the closing ceremony, during which the Chinese piled the pressure on London with another spectacular fireworks display, all eyes were on the men's marathon
Athletes Jump To Gold
Written by Sam Bordiss on Tue, 2008-08-26 12:40 in Basketball Field Events Training
As the Beijing Olympics reached its twilight period, there were still some athletes waiting to secure their destinies. Two hot favourites were in action in different arenas.
Bekele goes the distance
Written by Sam Bordiss on Sun, 2008-08-24 17:59 in Middle Distance Training
Not since Moscow 1980 has the men’s 5,000m-10,000m double been achieved.
Scandinavians showing javelin throwing strength
Written by Sam Bordiss on Sun, 2008-08-24 17:54 in Field Events
I used to hate doing the javelin at school.
Jamaica: The fastest island in the world
Written by Sam Bordiss on Fri, 2008-08-22 17:11 in Sprinting Usain Bolt
There’s no doubt about it. Jamaicans are the speed kings. And queens. Their 1-2-3 in the women’s 100m final was sensational enough.
Bryan Clay dominates men’s decathlon
Written by Sam Bordiss on Fri, 2008-08-22 16:28 in Distance Field Events Sprinting
In two days the decathletes participate in ten events to determine ‘superman’ status. Who can run the quickest, throw the furthest and jump the highest?
50km Walkers demonstrate High Endurance
Written by Sam Bordiss on Fri, 2008-08-22 13:18 in
Every four years there is an Olympic games. Every four years athletes compete on the track. Every four years people question whether the walking event should be included.
400m Sprinters Lack Speed Endurance
Written by Sam Bordiss on Thu, 2008-08-21 17:09 in Jeremy Wariner Sprinting Training
After the men’s 400m semi’s I wrote about the importance of speed endurance. Well some athletes listened, some didn’t.
Self Confidence Makes The Winning Difference For Bolt
Written by matt.renton on Thu, 2008-08-21 16:49 in Phillips Idowu Training Usain Bolt
We have seen some outstanding performances in the 2008 Beijing Olympics as the likes of Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, Chris Hoy and Yelena Isinbayeva confirmed thems
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