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Russians claim third place in Olympics medals table

26.08.2008 - Sport

After 16 days of tough competition, Russia's athletes are homeward bound after finishing in third place in the rankings. There were triumphs and disappointments, which will now enter the history books.But it was certainly the hosts of the games, China, which have most reason to celebrate. They won fifty-one golds with an overall tally of 100 medals and claimed first place in the rankings.

Phelps breaks Olympic gold record

13.08.2008 - Sport

US swimmer Michael Phelps broke the record for Olympic gold medals won by taking his 10th and 11th in a double victory on Wednesday.

Spirits remain high at Olympic Games

13.08.2008 - Sport

They came to enjoy the spectacle and support their national teams. But visiting heads of state at the Beijing games now find themselves discussing the developing crisis in Georgia.

Five Russian Olympians suspended in doping scandal

01.08.2008 - Sport

Five Russian athletes have been banned from competing in Beijing after they were found to have tampered with doping tests. Yelena Soboleva, the world indoor 1500 metre record holder, and four other sportswomen were suspended following a year-long investigation.

Sharapova may miss Olympics

01.08.2008 - Sport

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova may not take part in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games due to a shoulder injury.

Isinbayeva breaks pole vault mark

30.07.2008 - Sport

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva broke her own pole vault world record when she cleared 5.04m at the Super Grand Prix meeting in Monaco on Tuesday.

Medvedev wishes Russia’s Olympians good luck

30.07.2008 - Sport

President Dmitry Medvedev has bid Russia’s 467 Olympians good luck during a farewell reception at the Kremlin, ahead of the Beijing Games.

Putin to lead Russian fans at Beijing Olympics

22.07.2008 - Sport

Russia's Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin, will lead the team of Russian fans at the opening of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. The news was confirmed by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, during his stay in China.