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Usain BoltAthlete Card | Olympics Track and Field Medal TrackerInjuries have restricted the arrival of Jamaica's Usain Bolt on the international scene of stars but signs of his unquestioned talent were on view in 2002 when he became the youngest 200m junior world champion at 15 years and 332 days when he crossed the line in 19.93 seconds. On May 31, 2008, Bolt made headlines around the world with a stunning new world record of 9.72 seconds in the 100m.
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Memorable Moments: 2008 Beijing Olympics
Hi-res photos from all the exciting Olympic action, from Michael Phelps eight golds to Usain Bolt's three world records
Photo | Conversation | August 22, 2008Rivalry trophies, conference championships at stake in Week 13
ESPN.comSituation Room: November reign fills landscape Rivalry games, title hopes on tap for Week 13 By Rece Davis The stakes are at their highest. The momen...
Page | ConversationMan Utd v Stoke: Preview
Sir Alex Ferguson expects Wayne Rooney to shrug off a slight chest infection in time to face Stoke at Old Trafford on Saturday.Rooney missed a couple ...
Preview | November 14, 2008IAAF chief assails Rogge for disregard of athletics
Associated PressIn a highly unusual show of discord between Olympic leaders, IAAF chief Lamine Diack sharply criticized IOC president Jacques Rogge for displaying "a lack of respect" for the sport of athletics.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008Martina's reinstatement bid to be heard by single arbitrator
Associated PressSprinter Churandy Martina will get a hearing next month in his bid to win reinstatement as silver medalist in the 200 meters at the Beijing Olympics.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008Louisville moves past Caracter issues to embrace Samuels
Dana O'Neil, ESPN.comSamardo Samuels is a throwback version of a kid who works hard, plays harder and has grown into his potential. Derrick Caracter was a coddled prodigy with a bar set so high there was nowhere to go but down, writes Dana O'Neil.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Dad is tops for Dumars
Jon Mahoney, ESPNRISE.comEach weekday, ESPN RISE brings you five vital stats from athletes across the country. On Monday, we catch up with Jordan Dumars.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008Breeders' Cup Sprint scouting report
Donald Harris, HorseplayerPro.comThe Breeders Cup Sprint brings a field of nine to the starting blocks. This race is equivalent to the 100-meter dash at the Olympics.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008How the realization Federer is human boosted his appeal
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comFederer's historic career earned him plenty of respect in his native Switzerland, but it took this year's tumultuous summer for them to truly appreciate him. He returns to play his hometown event in Basel this week not just as a tennis champion, but a national hero.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2008Those poor Patriots, they look plain awful
Gregg Easterbrook, Special to Page 2Tuesday Morning Quarterback, feeling sympathy for New England? It's shocking, but true.
Story | Conversation | October 13, 2008
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BEIJING, China - Usain Bolt of Jamaica wins the men's 100 meters final of the Beijing Olympics at the National...
Photo | October 13, 2008Tension gives Dodgers, NLCS some life
Jayson Stark, ESPN.comThe Dodgers fought back, literally and figuratively, in a Game 3 NLCS win over the Phillies, a victory that puts L.A. right back in the series.
Story | Conversation | October 12, 2008World governing body ratifies Bolt's records from Beijing Games
Associated PressBolt's world records ratified
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2008MLS notebook
Andrew HushColumbus I'm a believer They don't have enough depth, I thought. They haven't got the experience, I thought. Without Guillermo Barros Schelotto, they...
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