“The International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board announced Oct. 27 that it will add the men’s and women’s 10K open water races to the Olympic program in Beijing. The decision comes on the heels of requests made by the international swimming federation, FINA, to the Executive Board.”

(Via USA Swimming News Open Water swimming to be added [...]

“Atlanta Olympics bomber Eric Rudolph got a life sentence in prison on Monday for the 1996 attack that killed one woman and injured more than 100 people.”

(Via People’s Daily Online Atlanta Olympics bomber sentenced for life: .)

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“Beijing has initiated the 2008 ‘City Emblem’ Conceptual Design International Competition and seeks original designs worldwide. Starting from July 25 to August 22, 2005, relevant designing units and individuals can sign up for the competition at the official website of Beijing Municipal Commission of Urban Planning, www.bjghw.gov.cn, according to a local newspaper Beijing Times.”

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“London 2012: A second reading of the Olympic bill has been postponed because of the death of Sir Edward Heath.”

(Via Guardian Unlimited Sport Olympic bill reading postponed: .)

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“You cannot knight a lord, at least Seb Coe doesn’t think you can, so he will operate under the title of chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympics. Sue Mott reports.”

(Via Telegraph Sport Olympics: Lord of the rings ready to fulfil the great dream: .)

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“While Beijing looks set to be gigantic, the UK capital should offer a vision that is true to the modesty and spirit of the original Games, wites Jason Cowley.”

(Via Guardian Unlimited Sport Jason Cowley on London 2012: .)

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