List of 2008 Summer Olympics medal winners
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The 2008 Summer Olympics
were held in Beijing
, People's Republic of China
, from 8 August to 24 August 2008. Approximately 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committee
s (NOC) participated. Overall, 302 events in 28 sports
were held; 165 events were opened to men, 127 were opened to women and 10 were mixed events. In total there was one more event than in the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
, Greece.
Nine new events were held, including two from the new cycling
discipline of BMX
. Women competed in the 3000 metre steeplechase
for the first time. Marathon open water swimming
events for men and women, over the distance of 10 kilometres, were added to the swimming discipline. Team events (men and women) in table tennis
replaced the doubles events. In fencing
, women's team foil and women's team sabre replaced men's team foil and women's team épée. Two sports were open only to men, baseball
and boxing
, while one sport and one discipline were open only to women, softball
and synchronized swimming
. Equestrian
is the only sport in which men and women compete together in the same events. Baseball and softball may have made their last appearances in Olympics history during these Games, as the International Olympic Committee
voted to remove them from the programme of the 2012 Olympics
. A total of 958 medals for events (302 gold, 303 silver and 353 bronze) were awarded. In boxing
, judo
, taekwondo
and wrestling
, two bronze medals are awarded in each weight class. Therefore, the total number of bronze medals is greater than the total number of gold or silver medals. Additionally there were ties for a silver medal and two bronze medals.
A total of 1,881 individual athletes won medals. Chinese athletes
won the most gold medals with 51 (100 total), and the United States
won the most total medals with 110 (including 36 gold). Athletes from 87 countries won medals, while 55 nations won at least one gold medal, both setting new records for Olympic Games. Athletes from Afghanistan
(Rohullah Nikpai
– Taekwondo
, men's 58 kg), Mauritius
(Bruno Julie
– boxing
, bantamweight
), Sudan
(Ismail Ahmed Ismail
– athletics, men's 800 m), Tajikistan
(Rasul Boqiev
– judo
, men's 73 kg
), and Togo
(Benjamin Boukpeti – canoeing
, men's K-1 slalom
) won their NOCs' first Olympic medal. Athletes from Mongolia
(Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
– judo, men's 100 kg
), and Panama
(Irving Saladino
– athletics, men's long jump) won their nations' first gold medal.
American swimmer Michael Phelps
was the most successful athlete, winning eight gold medals and setting a new record for most golds won in a single edition of the Olympics (the previous record, seven, had been set in 1972
by Mark Spitz
). Phelps also set a new record for most career gold medals (14), and his 16 total medals are ranked second all-time behind Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina (18). Several records for career medals in a sport were tied or surpassed, including cycling
(Bradley Wiggins
of the United Kingdom won two gold, tied for record with six career medals); judo
(Ryoko Tani
of Japan
won a bronze, five career medals); softball
(Laura Berg
of the United States won a gold and Natalie Ward
, Melanie Roche
and Tanya Harding
of Australia won a bronze; all have four career medals); swimming
(Michael Phelps, 16 career medals); taekwondo
(Steven López
of the United States won a bronze and Hadi Saei
of Iran won a gold, both three career medals); and table tennis
(Wang Nan of China
won a gold and silver medal, five career medals).
athletes Vadim Devyatovskiy
and Ivan Tsikhan, who won silver and bronze respectively in the men's hammer throw, both tested positive for abnormal levels of testosterone
. After attending a disciplinary hearing in September, they were stripped of their medals on December 11, 2008. Krisztián Pars
of Hungary
was given the silver medal, and Koji Murofushi
of Japan
was given the bronze. On June 10, 2010, following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
, Devyatovskiy and Tsikhan had their medals reinstated.
B. Ukrainian
athlete Lyudmyla Blonska, who finished second in the women's heptathlon, tested positive for the steroid methyltestosterone
. On August 22, 2008, the International Olympic Committee officially stripped Blonska of her medal, and as a result, the silver medal went to Hyleas Fountain
of the United States
, and the bronze medal to Tatyana Chernova
of Russia
.
C. Norwegian
equestrian athlete Tony André Hansen
's horse tested positive for the pain relieving medication capsaicin
, a banned substance. Hansen, who won a bronze medal in the team jumping event
, was disqualified. In the team jumping system, the top three scores garnered by the four riders are counted. Hansen had the best score on his team, and it was removed from the total. Without Hansen's score, his team was below the bronze medal threshold so the medal was awarded to the team from Switzerland
on December 22, 2008.
D. On August 15, 2008, the International Olympic Committee announced North Korean
shooter
Kim Jong-su had tested positive for the banned substance propranolol and was stripped of his two medals. He had won a bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol
and silver in the 50 metre pistol
. After Kim Jong-su was disqualified, the bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol went to Jason Turner
of the United States
; in the 50 metre pistol, the silver medal went to Tan Zongliang
of China
, and the bronze medal to Vladimir Isakov
of Russia
.
E. Swedish
wrestler
Ara Abrahamian
was originally awarded a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 84 kg event
. However, at the medal ceremony he walked off the podium and dropped his medal on the mat in protest of the judging in his event. On August 16, 2008, the International Olympic Committee decided to strip him of his medal because they felt it amounted to a political demonstration and was disrespectful to other athletes.
F. On November 18, 2009, the IOC announced that Rashid Ramzi
of Bahrain
had been stripped of the gold medal in the men's 1500 m race. Ramzi had been the first athlete from Bahrain to win an Olympic gold medal. His frozen blood sample was re-tested and found to contain traces of Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator (CERA), a stamina-building blood-booster. Kenyan
Asbel Kipruto Kiprop was upgraded to gold, Nicholas Willis of New Zealand
was given the silver and Mehdi Baala
of France
received the bronze.
G. On November 18, 2009, the IOC announced that Italian
cyclist Davide Rebellin
had tested positive for Cera and had been stripped of the silver medal he earned in the men's road race
. Switzerland
's Fabian Cancellara
was upgraded to silver and Russia
's Alexandr Kolobnev
was given the bronze.
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2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
were held in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
, from 8 August to 24 August 2008. Approximately 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committee
National Olympic Committees are the national constituents of the worldwide Olympic movement. Subject to the controls of the International Olympic Committee, they are responsible for organizing their people's participation in the Olympic Games...
s (NOC) participated. Overall, 302 events in 28 sports
Olympic sports
Olympic sports, as defined by the International Olympic Committee, are all the sports contested in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The Summer Olympics, as of 2012, will include 26 sports, with two additionall sports due to be added in 2016...
were held; 165 events were opened to men, 127 were opened to women and 10 were mixed events. In total there was one more event than in the 2004 Summer Olympics
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
, Greece.
Nine new events were held, including two from the new cycling
Cycling at the Summer Olympics
Cycling has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the birth of the modern Olympic movement at the 1896 Summer Olympics.-Track cycling, Men:-Track cycling, Women:-Road bicycle racing, Men:-Road bicycle racing, Women:...
discipline of BMX
Bicycle motocross
Bicycle motocross or BMX refers to the sport in which the main goal is extreme racing on bicycles in motocross style on tracks with inline start and expressive obstacles, and it is also the term that refers to the bicycle itself that is designed for dirt and motocross cycling.- History :BMX started...
. Women competed in the 3000 metre steeplechase
Steeplechase (athletics)
The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics, which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing.-Rules:The length of the race is usually 3000 m; junior events are 2000 m, as women's events formerly were. The circuit has four ordinary barriers and one water jump. Over 3000 m, each...
for the first time. Marathon open water swimming
Open water swimming
Open water swimming takes place in outdoor bodies of water such as open oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, canals, and reservoirs.The beginning of the modern age of open water swimming is sometimes taken to be May 3, 1810, when Lord Byron swam several miles to cross the Hellespont from Europe to Asia.In...
events for men and women, over the distance of 10 kilometres, were added to the swimming discipline. Team events (men and women) in table tennis
Table tennis
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth using table tennis rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net...
replaced the doubles events. In fencing
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
, women's team foil and women's team sabre replaced men's team foil and women's team épée. Two sports were open only to men, baseball
Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Baseball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing was held from August 13 to August 23. All games were played at Wukesong Baseball Field, a temporary venue constructed at the Beijing Wukesong Culture & Sports Center...
and boxing
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The boxing program of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China was held at the Workers Indoor Arena.Medals were awarded in eleven events, with each event corresponding to a recognized weight division of male boxers...
, while one sport and one discipline were open only to women, softball
Softball at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Softball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing took place over a ten day period starting August 12 and culminating in the medal finals on August 21. All games were played at the Fengtai Softball Field...
and synchronized swimming
Synchronized swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Synchronized swimming competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 18 to August 23, at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.-Medalists:- Schedule :All times are China Standard Time - Team :- Duet :...
. Equestrian
Equestrian at the Summer Olympics
Equestrianism made its Summer Olympics debut at the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It disappeared until 1912, but has appeared at every Summer Olympic Games since. The current Olympic equestrian disciplines are Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping...
is the only sport in which men and women compete together in the same events. Baseball and softball may have made their last appearances in Olympics history during these Games, as the International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee
The International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
voted to remove them from the programme of the 2012 Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the "London 2012 Olympic Games", are scheduled to take place in London, England, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012...
. A total of 958 medals for events (302 gold, 303 silver and 353 bronze) were awarded. In boxing
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The boxing program of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China was held at the Workers Indoor Arena.Medals were awarded in eleven events, with each event corresponding to a recognized weight division of male boxers...
, judo
Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Judo competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 15 at the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium....
, taekwondo
Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Taekwondo competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 20 to August 23 at the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium. 128 Taekwondo practitioners, 64 men and 64 women, competed in 8 events...
and wrestling
Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, were held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium from August 12–21, 2008. It was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories...
, two bronze medals are awarded in each weight class. Therefore, the total number of bronze medals is greater than the total number of gold or silver medals. Additionally there were ties for a silver medal and two bronze medals.
A total of 1,881 individual athletes won medals. Chinese athletes
China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics.China was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee , and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China....
won the most gold medals with 51 (100 total), and the United States
United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. American athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1896 Summer Olympics except the 1980 Summer Olympics, which the U.S. boycotted. The United States entered the Games as the most successful nation in...
won the most total medals with 110 (including 36 gold). Athletes from 87 countries won medals, while 55 nations won at least one gold medal, both setting new records for Olympic Games. Athletes from Afghanistan
Afghanistan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Afghanistan sent a team to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The team consisted of three men and one woman. Initially, Mehboba Ahdyar prepared to run the 800 metres and 1500 metres, but left her training camp on June 4 to seek political asylum in Norway.The country was...
(Rohullah Nikpai
Rohullah Nikpai
Rohullah Nikpai is an Afghani taekwondo practitioner.-Career:Of Hazara origin, Nikpai started his training in Kabul, Afghanistan, at the age of 10. During the bloody conflict over the capital city, his family left the city and settled in one of Iran's many Afghan refugee camps. He soon became a...
– Taekwondo
Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Taekwondo competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 20 to August 23 at the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium. 128 Taekwondo practitioners, 64 men and 64 women, competed in 8 events...
, men's 58 kg), Mauritius
Mauritius at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Mauritius competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Bruno Julie won Mauritius's first ever medal in boxing.-Medalist:- Archery:...
(Bruno Julie
Bruno Julie
Bruno Julie is a bantamweight boxer from Mauritius who won a number of medals in international tournaments and competed in the 2008 Olympics when he won the first-ever Olympic medal for the island of Mauritius-Career:...
– boxing
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The boxing program of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China was held at the Workers Indoor Arena.Medals were awarded in eleven events, with each event corresponding to a recognized weight division of male boxers...
, bantamweight
Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Bantamweight
The bantamweight competition was the third-lowest weight class featured in amateur boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and was held at the Workers Indoor Arena. Bantamweights were limited to a maximum of 54 kilograms in body mass....
), Sudan
Sudan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Sudan sent a delegation to compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. As of July 31, 2008, at least eight Sudanese athletes have qualified to represent their country at the Beijing Games in athletics, and an unknown number in other sports....
(Ismail Ahmed Ismail
Ismail Ahmed Ismail
Ismail Ahmed Ismail is a Sudanese runner who specializes in the 800 metres. He was born in Khartoum.He reached the final in that event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where he won the silver medal in 800m...
– athletics, men's 800 m), Tajikistan
Tajikistan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Tajikistan competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics which was held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. The country has sent thirteen competitors to the Games, who took part in five sports: boxing, judo, swimming, hammer throw and freestyle wrestling.On August 11,...
(Rasul Boqiev
Rasul Boqiev
Rasul Boqiev Rasul Boqiev Rasul Boqiev (also spelled as Rasul Bokiev (born 29 September 1982) is an Tajikistani judoka.He is considered one of the top athletes in Tajikistan and the world in judo under 73 kg...
– judo
Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Judo competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 15 at the Beijing Science and Technology University Gymnasium....
, men's 73 kg
Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 73 kg
-Mat 1:-Mat 2:-Repechage:Those judoka eliminated in earlier rounds by the four semifinalists of the main bracket advanced to the repechage. These matches determined the two bronze medalists for the event....
), and Togo
Togo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Togo competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China from August 8 to August 24, 2008.At the Men's Slalom K-1 event, Benjamin Boukpeti won a bronze medal in Canoeing, the first ever Olympic medal for the country.-Medalists:- Athletics:...
(Benjamin Boukpeti – canoeing
Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Canoeing competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 11 to August 23 at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing....
, men's K-1 slalom
Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's slalom K-1
The men's K-1 slalom competition in canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place between August 11 and 12 2008 at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing. The K-1 event was raced by one-man kayaks through a whitewater course....
) won their NOCs' first Olympic medal. Athletes from Mongolia
Mongolia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Mongolia competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. 29 athletes competed in 7 events. The Beijing Olympics has been Mongolia's most successful games ever, winning two gold and two silver medals, exceeding the 1980 Moscow...
(Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar
Naidangiin Tüvshinbayar is a Mongolian judoka.At the 2006 Asian Games he finished in joint fifth place in both the heavyweight division and the open weight class division....
– judo, men's 100 kg
Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 100 kg
-Mat 1:-Mat 2:-Repechage:-References:**...
), and Panama
Panama at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Panama competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics which was held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Yesika Jimenez was the delegation's flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony.Panama's participation was initially uncertain...
(Irving Saladino
Irving Saladino
Irving Jahir Saladino Aranda is a Panamanian long jumper. He is the current Olympic champion, and Panama's first and only Olympic gold medallist.Saladino was born in Colón, Panama....
– athletics, men's long jump) won their nations' first gold medal.
American swimmer Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps
Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions...
was the most successful athlete, winning eight gold medals and setting a new record for most golds won in a single edition of the Olympics (the previous record, seven, had been set in 1972
1972 Summer Olympics
The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Munich, West Germany, from August 26 to September 11, 1972....
by Mark Spitz
Mark Spitz
Mark Andrew Spitz is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement only surpassed by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics....
). Phelps also set a new record for most career gold medals (14), and his 16 total medals are ranked second all-time behind Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina (18). Several records for career medals in a sport were tied or surpassed, including cycling
Cycling at the Summer Olympics
Cycling has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the birth of the modern Olympic movement at the 1896 Summer Olympics.-Track cycling, Men:-Track cycling, Women:-Road bicycle racing, Men:-Road bicycle racing, Women:...
(Bradley Wiggins
Bradley Wiggins
Bradley Marc Wiggins, CBE is a British professional track and road bicycle racer, currently riding for Team Sky. Wiggins' career began on the track, where he specialised in the pursuit and madison disciplines....
of the United Kingdom won two gold, tied for record with six career medals); judo
Judo at the Summer Olympics
Judo was first included in the Summer Olympic Games at the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Japan. After not being included in 1968, judo has been an Olympic sport in each Olympiad since then. Only male judoka participated until the 1988 Summer Olympics, when women participated as a demonstration sport...
(Ryoko Tani
Ryoko Tani
is one of the world's most famous and successful judoka. She was born in Fukuoka, Fukuoka. She was an employee at Toyota Motor Corporation, but is now entering politics.-Career:...
of Japan
Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Japan competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The delegation of athletes and officials were represented by the Japanese Olympic Committee.The list of qualified entries for Japan is shown...
won a bronze, five career medals); softball
Softball at the Summer Olympics
Softball was introduced as an Olympic sport for women in the 1996 Summer Olympics. On July 11, 2005, the IOC voted to drop baseball and softball from the Olympic program for 2012, a decision that was reaffirmed on February 9, 2006...
(Laura Berg
Laura Berg
Laura Kay Berg is an American softball player who plays the position of center fielder...
of the United States won a gold and Natalie Ward
Natalie Ward
Natalie Anne Ward is a softball player from Australia, who won bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ward also won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays shortstop and 2nd base...
, Melanie Roche
Melanie Roche
Melanie Jane Roche is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics along with a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Participating in 4 Olympic Games and winning 4 Olympic Medals is...
and Tanya Harding
Tanya Harding
Tanya Victoria Harding is an Australian softball player, who has competed for Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Three times she claimed a bronze medal , and once a silver medal .In 1995, Harding enrolled at UCLA for one trimester...
of Australia won a bronze; all have four career medals); swimming
Swimming at the Summer Olympics
Swimming has been a sport at every modern Summer Olympics. It has been open to women since 1912. Along with track & field athletics and gymnastics it is one of the most popular spectator sports at the Games and the one with the largest number of events....
(Michael Phelps, 16 career medals); taekwondo
Taekwondo at the Summer Olympics
Taekwondo made its first appearance at the Summer Olympic Games as a demonstration sport at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. The opening ceremony featured a mass demonstration of taekwondo with hundreds of adults and children performing moves in unison. Taekwondo was again a...
(Steven López
Steven López
Steven López is a 2000 and 2004 Olympic Gold medalist and a 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist in taekwondo. In 2001, he won the Lightweight Taekwondo World Championship, and in 2003 he won the Welterweight Taekwondo World Championship which he has since won in 2005, 2007 and 2009 making him the first...
of the United States won a bronze and Hadi Saei
Hadi Saei
Hadi Saei Bonehkohal is a former Iranian Azerbaijani Taekwondo athlete who became the most successful Iranian athlete in Olympic history after winning gold in the 2008 Summer Olympics. He competed in the Men's 68 kg at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal...
of Iran won a gold, both three career medals); and table tennis
Table tennis at the Summer Olympics
Table tennis competition has been in the Summer Olympic Games since 1988, with singles and doubles events for both men and women. Athletes from China have dominated the sport, winning a total of 41 medals in 24 events, including 20 gold medals.-Events:...
(Wang Nan of China
China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics.China was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee , and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China....
won a gold and silver medal, five career medals).
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Im Dong-Hyun Im Dong-hyun Im Dong-Hyun is a South Korean archer. He competes for the Korean national team.At the 2004 Summer Olympics, Im set a world record in the 72 arrow men's individual ranking round, with a score of 687. He then won his first three elimination matches, advancing to the quarterfinals... Lee Chang-hwan Lee Chang-hwan Lee Chang-hwan is a professional archer from South Korea. He competed in Archery at the 2006 Asian Games and won a gold medal with the men's team consisting of himself, Im Dong Hyun, Jang Yong Ho and Park Kyung Mo.... Park Kyung-Mo Park Kyung-Mo Park Kyung-Mo is an archer from South Korea.-2004 Summer Olympics:Park competed for Korea at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first three elimination matches, advancing to the quarterfinals... |
Ilario Di Buò Ilario di Buo Ilario Di Buò is an archer from Italy.Di Buò won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the team archery competition. He placed 20th in the individual competition.-2004 Summer Olympics:... Marco Galiazzo Marco Galiazzo Marco Galiazzo is an athlete from Italy. He competes in archery.-2004 Summer Olympics:Galiazzo competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first three elimination matches, advancing to the quarterfinals... Mauro Nespoli Mauro Nespoli Mauro Nespoli is an Italian archer.Nespoli was born in Voghera , the place where he has always lived... |
Jiang Lin Jiang Lin Jiang Lin is a male archer from the People's Republic of China.-2008 Summer Olympics:At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Jiang finished his ranking round with a total of 632 points. This gave him the 55th seed for the final competition bracket in which he faced Lee Chang-Hwan in the first round... Li Wenquan Li Wenquan Li Wenquan is a male archer from the People's Republic of China.-2008 Summer Olympics:At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Li finished his ranking round with a total of 646 points. This gave him the 46th seed for the final competition bracket in which he faced Jacek Proć in the first round... Xue Haifeng Xue Haifeng Xue Haifeng is an archer from the People's Republic of China.-2004 Summer Olympics:Xue competed for China at the 2004 Summer Olympics in men's individual archery. He won his first match, advancing to the round of 32. In the second round of elimination, he was again victorious and advanced to the... |
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Joo Hyun-Jung Joo Hyun-Jung Joo Hyun-Jung is a female professional archer from South Korea.- 2008 Summer Olympics :At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Joo finished her ranking round with a total of 664 points, nine points behind ranking leader Park Sung-Hyun... Park Sung-Hyun Yun Ok-hee Yun Ok-hee Yun Ok-Hee is a South Korean archer, who won the gold medal in the team and a silver in the individual competition at the 2006 Asian Games.- 2008 Summer Olympics :... |
Chen Ling Chen Ling Chen Ling is a female archer from the People's Republic of China.- 2008 Summer Olympics :At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Chen finished her ranking round with a total of 645 points. This gave her the 15th seed for the final competition bracket in which she faced Evangelia Psarra in the... Guo Dan Guo Dan Guo Dan is a female archer from the People's Republic of China.- 2008 Summer Olympics :At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Guo finished her ranking round with a total of 636 points. This gave her the 25th seed for the final competition bracket in which she faced Charlotte Burgess in the first... Zhang Juanjuan Zhang Juanjuan Zhang Juanjuan is an archer from the People's Republic of China.- 2004 Summer Olympics :Zhang represented China at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She placed 5th in the women's individual ranking round with a 72-arrow score of 663. In the first round of elimination, she faced 60th-ranked Aurore Trayan... |
Virginie Arnold Virginie Arnold Virginie Arnold is a female archer from France.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Arnold finished her ranking round with a total of 626 points. This gave her the 39th seed for the final competition bracket in which she faced Khatuna Lorig in the first round... Sophie Dodemont Sophie Dodemont Sophie Dodemont is a female archer from France.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing Dodemont finished her ranking round with a total of 632 points. This gave her the 32nd seed for the final competition bracket in which she faced Anja Hitzler in the first round... Bérengère Schuh |
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Men's 4×100 m relay |
Nesta Carter Nesta Carter Nesta Carter O.D is a Jamaican sprinter, who specialises in the 100 metres event. In August 2010 he became only the fifth sprinter to ever run the 100 metres in less than 9.8 seconds.... Michael Frater Michael Frater Michael Frater O.D is a sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres event. He won a silver medal at the 2005 World Championships and a gold medal at the 2003 Pan American Games for the event.... Usain Bolt Usain Bolt The Honourable Usain St. Leo Bolt, OJ, C.D. , is a Jamaican sprinter and a five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4×100 metres relay... Asafa Powell Asafa Powell Asafa Powell C.D is a Jamaican sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres. He held the 100 m world record between June 2005 and May 2008, with times of 9.77 and 9.74 seconds respectively. Powell has consistently broken the 10-second barrier in competition, with his personal best of... Dwight Thomas Dwight Thomas Dwight Thomas O.D is a Jamaican sprinter mainly competing in the 100 metres event and more recently the 110m hurdles.... |
Keston Bledman Keston Bledman Keston Bledman is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.On July 7, 2007, at the 2007 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships in São Paulo, Brazil, he upset the Jamaican Yohan Blake in the 100 meters, finishing in 10.32 seconds .Bledman... Marc Burns Marc Burns Marc Burns is an athlete from Trinidad and Tobago specializing in the 100 metres and the 4x100 metres.Participating in the 2004 Summer Olympics, he was disqualified from his 100 metres heat, thus failing to make it through to the second round.Marc Burns placed second in the men's 100 metres dash... Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender Emmanuel Callender is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Callender represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 4 x 100 m relay, together with Marc Burns, Aaron Armstrong, Keston Bledman and Richard... Richard Thompson Richard Thompson (athlete) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson is a sprinter from Cascade, Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. He was the silver medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, running a personal best of 9.89 seconds.... Aaron Armstrong Aaron Armstrong Aaron Nigel Armstrong is a track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Trinidad and Tobago.Armstrong attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he ran for the Florida Gators track and field team in NCAA competition... |
Naoki Tsukahara Naoki Tsukahara is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 100 metres.Tsukahara represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he competed at the 100 metre sprint and placed second in his first heat after Churandy Martina in a time of 10.39 seconds... Shingo Suetsugu Shingo Suetsugu is a Japanese sprinter. He is the Asian record holder in the 200 metres and 4×100 metres relay.Suetsugu won a bronze medal in the 200 metres event at the 2003 IAAF World Championships in a time of 20.38 seconds. The same year he set an Asian record of 20.03 seconds at the Japanese... Shinji Takahira Shinji Takahira is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres.Tsukahara competed in the 200 m at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2005 World Championships but failed to progress beyond the heats. He took the silver medal at the 2005 Summer Universiade... Nobuharu Asahara Nobuharu Asahara is a Japanese former athlete who specialized in the 100 metres and long jump. He won the 100 m at the Japanese national championship on five occasions in 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001 and 2002, and he took part in the Olympics four times in 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008... |
Women's 4×100 m relay |
Yevgeniya Polyakova Yevgeniya Polyakova Yevgeniya Andreevna Polyakova is a Russian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres.Polyakova represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 100 metres sprint. In her first round heat she placed first in front of Jade Bailey and Sherone Simpson in a time of 11.24 to... Aleksandra Fedoriva Aleksandra Fedoriva Aleksandra Andreyevna Fedoriva is a Russian athlete.Fedoriva represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 4x100 metres relay, together with Yuliya Chermoshanskaya, Yulia Gushchina and Yevgeniya Polyakova. In their first round heat they placed second behind Jamaica,... Yuliya Gushchina Yuliya Gushchina Yuliya Aleksandrovna Gushchina is a Russian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Gushchina represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 4x100 metres relay, together with Aleksandra Fedoriva, Yuliya Chermoshanskaya and Yevgeniya Polyakova. In their first round... Yuliya Chermoshanskaya Yuliya Chermoshanskaya Yuliya Igorevna Chermoshanskaya is a Russian athlete and daughter of Galina Malchugina.Chermoshanskaya represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 4x100 metres relay, together with Aleksandra Fedoriva, Yulia Gushchina and Yevgeniya Polyakova... |
Olivia Borlée Olivia Borlée Olivia Borlée is a Belgian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres. Her personal best time in the individual distance is 22.98 seconds, achieved in July 2006 in Brussels... Hanna Mariën Hanna Mariën Hanna Mariën is a Belgian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres. Her personal best time on the individual distance is 22.68 seconds, achieved in July 2006 in Brussels. She has 11.41 seconds in the 100 metres.... Élodie Ouédraogo Élodie Ouédraogo Élodie Ouédraogo is a Belgian sprinter of Burkinabé descent, who specializes in the 200 metres and 400 m hurdles... Kim Gevaert Kim Gevaert Kim Gevaert is a former sprint athlete from Belgium.-Career:Her closest brush with a world title came in running 4/100 of a second behind three-time champion Gail Devers at the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics... |
Ene Franca Idoko Ene Franca Idoko Ene Franca Idoko is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres. Her personal best time over 100 m is 11.22 seconds, achieved in July 2007 in Athens. Her personal best time over 60 m is 7.09 seconds, achieved in February 2008 in Chemnitz.She won the bronze medal with the African 4 x 100... Gloria Kemasuode Gloria Kemasuode Gloria Kemasuode Ubiebor is a female track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for Nigeria.... Halimat Ismaila Halimat Ismaila Halimat Ismaila is a Nigerian athlete who won a bronze medal in 4x100 metre relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Oludamola Osayomi Oludamola Osayomi Oludamola Bolanle Osayomi is a Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 metres and 200 metres. She is a four-time gold medallist at the African Championships in Athletics and won an Olympic bronze medal with Nigeria in the 4×100 metres relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics... Agnes Osazuwa Agnes Osazuwa Agnes Osazuwa is a female track and field sprint athlete who competes internationally for Nigeria.Osazuwa represented Nigeria at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 4x100 metres relay together with Gloria Kemasuode, Oludamola Osayomi and Ene Franca Idoko she also took part in the... |
Men's 4×400 m relay |
LaShawn Merritt LaShawn Merritt LaShawn Merritt is an American track and field athlete who competes in sprinting events, specializing in the 400 meters. He is the reigning Olympic champion over the distance and his personal best of 43.75 seconds makes him the fifth fastest of all time... Angelo Taylor Angelo Taylor Angelo F. Taylor is an American athlete, winner of 400 m hurdles at the 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics.... David Neville David Neville (athlete) David Neville is an American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters and two-time medalist in the Summer Olympics... Jeremy Wariner Jeremy Wariner Jeremy Mathew Wariner is an American track athlete specializing in the 400 meters. He has won four Olympic medals and six World Championships medals... Kerron Clement Kerron Clement Kerron Stephon Clement is Trinidadian-born track and field athlete who represents the United States and specializes in the 400-meter hurdles... Reggie Witherspoon |
Andretti Bain Andretti Bain Andretti Bain is a Bahamian sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. He was born in NassauBain finished fifth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 2004 World Indoor Championships, together with teammates Chris Brown, Timothy Munnings and Dennis Darling.He was the NCAA Indoor Champion at 400m in 2008... Michael Mathieu Michael Mathieu Michael Mathieu is a Bahamian sprinter specializing in 200m and 400m. He was part of The Bahamas silver-medal winning team in the men's 4x400m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics running second leg and recording a 44.0 split. He was also apart of the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Osaka 4x400... Andrae Williams Andrae Williams Andrae Williams is a Bahamian athlete.-2004:In the 2004 Olympic Games, Williams was a member of the Bahamian 4 x 400 metres relay team that finished 6th.-2005:... Christopher Brown Avard Moncur Avard Moncur Avard Moncur is a Bahamian athlete competing in the 400 metres. He was born in Nassau.Moncur's most successful year came in 2001 when he won the gold medal in the 400m and the 4x400m relay at the 2001 World Championships... Ramon Miller Ramon Miller Ramon Miller is a Bahamian sprinter. He was part of the Bahamas' silver-medal winning team in the men's 4x400m relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, after running in the heats.... |
Maksim Dyldin Maksim Dyldin Maksim Sergeyevich Dyldin is a Russian sprint athlete.-External links:*... Vladislav Frolov Vladislav Frolov Vladislav Yuryevich Frolov is a Russian sprint athlete.He won the silver medal in the 400 metres at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, running a personal best of 45.09 s.... Anton Kokorin Anton Kokorin Anton Sergeyevich Kokorin is a Russian sprint athlete.-External links:*... Denis Alekseyev Denis Alekseyev Denis Sergeyevich Alekseyev is a Russian sprint athlete.-External links:*... |
Women's 4×400 m relay |
Mary Wineberg Mary Wineberg Mary Wineberg is an American athlete from Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. After graduating from Walnut Hills High School, she attended the University of Cincinnati on a track scholarship, graduating in 2002 with a bachelors degree in education.Wineberg was an Olympic... Allyson Felix Allyson Felix Allyson Felix is a track and field sprint athlete, who competes internationally for the United States, primarily in the 200 meters. She also competes at the 100 meters and the 400 meters distances... Monique Henderson Monique Henderson Monique Henderson is a track and field athlete, competing internationally for the United States. She was a gold medalist in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.... Sanya Richards Sanya Richards Sanya Richards-Ross is a track and field athlete who competes internationally for the United States. She won an Olympic gold medal in the 4×400 meters relay at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, an individual bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics for the 400 m, and a gold medal in the 2009... Natasha Hastings Natasha Hastings Natasha Monique Hastings is an American sprint athlete of Jamaican and Trinidadian descent.Hastings began her track career at a very early age and made a first place win at the USATF Junior Olympics in the 400 metres in the Youth Girls division. She attended A... |
Yuliya Gushchina Yuliya Gushchina Yuliya Aleksandrovna Gushchina is a Russian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres.Gushchina represented Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing competing at the 4x100 metres relay, together with Aleksandra Fedoriva, Yuliya Chermoshanskaya and Yevgeniya Polyakova. In their first round... Lyudmila Litvinova Lyudmila Litvinova Lyudmila Litvinova is a Russian sprint athlete.Litvinova won the silver medal in the 4x400m Women's relay for Russia at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Tatyana Firova Tatyana Firova Tatyana Pavlovna Firova is a Russian sprint athlete.Firova won the silver medal in the 4 x 400 m relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Two years later, at the 2010 World Indoor Championships in Doha, she finished second behind American athlete Debbie Dunn in the 400 metres, obtaining her first... Anastasiya Kapachinskaya Anastasiya Kapachinskaya Anastasiya Alexandrovna Kapachinskaya is a sprint athlete.At the IAAF World Indoor Championships in 2004 she won the 200 m, but was stripped of the title after testing positive for the banned anabolic steroid stanozolol... Yelena Migunova Yelena Migunova Elena Migunova in Kazan is a Russian sprint athlete.She won the silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Tatyana Veshkurova Tatyana Veshkurova Tatyana Leonidovna Veshkurova is a Russian sprint athlete.She won the silver medal in the 400m at the 2006 European Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, as well as a gold medal in the 4 x 400 m relay.-External links:* at rusathletics.com... |
Shericka Williams Shericka Williams Shericka Williams is a Jamaican sprinter and former student of St. Elizabeth Technical High School.... Shereefa Lloyd Shereefa Lloyd Shereefa Lloyd is a Jamaican sprinter, who specializes in the 400 metres.At the 2007 World Championships Lloyd won a bronze medal in 4 x 400 metres relay, together with teammates Shericka Williams, Davita Prendagast and Novlene Williams... Rosemarie Whyte Rosemarie Whyte Rosemarie Whyte is the 2008 Jamaican national 400m champion. She represented Jamaica at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.-References:... Novlene Williams Novlene Williams Novlene Hilaire Williams-Mills is a track and field athlete, competing internationally for Jamaica. She was initially a bronze medalist in the 4 x 400 m relay at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece... Bobby-Gaye Wilkins Bobby-Gaye Wilkins Bobby-Gaye Wilkins is a Jamaican athlete who represented Jamaica at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, winning a bronze medal in the 4×400 metres relay.... |
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Badminton
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Markis Kido Markis Kido Markis Kido is a male badminton player from Indonesia, one of the world's leading men's doubles specialists. He won the men's doubles Olympic gold medal in 2008 with Hendra Setiawan.- Career :... Hendra Setiawan Hendra Setiawan Hendra Setiawan is a male badminton player from Indonesia and one of the world's leading doubles players.-Career:... |
Fu Haifeng Fu Haifeng Fu Haifeng born August 23, 1983 in Jieyang, Guangdong, China) is a Chinese badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:Combining Fu Haifeng's impressive power with his regular partner Cai Yun's impressive speed, Cai and Fu have been one of the world's leading men's doubles teams... Cai Yun Cai Yun Cai Yun is a male badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:Combining Cai Yun's impressive speed with his regular partner Fu Haifeng's impressive power, Cai and Fu have been one of the world's leading men's doubles teams since 2004. They have won numerous top tier events on the... |
Lee Jae-jin Lee Jae-jin Lee Jae-jin is a male badminton player from South Korea.-Career:Lee played at the 2007 BWF World Championships in men's doubles with Hwang Ji-man... Hwang Ji-man Hwang Ji-man Hwang Ji-man is a male badminton player from South Korea.-Career:Hwang played at the 2007 BWF World Championships in men's doubles with Lee Jae-jin... |
Women's doubles |
Du Jing Du Jing Du Jing is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Du and her regular partner Yu Yang have steadily emerged as one of the world's elite women's doubles teams since 2004. They confirmed this status by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in... Yu Yang Yu Yang (badminton) Yu Yang is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Yu and her regular partner Du Jing have steadily emerged as one of the world's elite women's doubles teams since 2004. They confirmed this status by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in... |
Lee Kyung-won Lee Kyung-won Lee Kyung-won is a female badminton player from South Korea.Lee competed for Korea in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Ra Kyung-min. They had a bye in the first round and defeated Pernille Harder and Mette Schjoldager of Denmark in the second... Lee Hyo-jung Lee Hyo-jung Lee Hyo-jung is a female badminton player from South Korea.She won the gold medal in badminton mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with her partner, Lee Yong-dae... |
Zhang Yawen Zhang Yawen Zhang Yawen is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:Zhang has specialized in women's doubles and mixed doubles, earning numerous international titles in both events... Wei Yili Wei Yili Wei Yili is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A women's doubles specialist, since 2001 Wei has competed on the world circuit in partnership with a variety of her fellow countrywomen, but most often with either Zhao Tingting or Zhang Yawen... |
Mixed doubles |
Lee Yong-dae Lee Yong-dae Lee Yong-dae is a male badminton player from South Korea. He is considered by many to be a great talent and already a wonderful doubles player... Lee Hyo-jung Lee Hyo-jung Lee Hyo-jung is a female badminton player from South Korea.She won the gold medal in badminton mixed doubles at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with her partner, Lee Yong-dae... |
Nova Widianto Nova Widianto Nova Widianto is a male badminton player from Indonesia.- Career :Nova Widianto is one of the greatest doubles player in Indonesia National Team. Even though his best career come from the mixed doubles, but he also played well in men doubles. Widianto has specialized in mixed doubles... Lilyana Natsir Lilyana Natsir Lilyana Natsir is a female badminton player from Indonesia who specializes in doubles. She is listed as one of the best mixed doubles player in the world. In Indonesia, she is often considered as the queen of mixed doubles sector thanks to her achievements with her two different pairs... |
He Hanbin He Hanbin He Hanbin is a male badminton player from China.- Career :A doubles specialist, He won men's doubles at the Austrian International tourney with Guo Zhendong in 2007. Most of his accomplishments, however, have come in mixed doubles with Yu Yang... Yu Yang Yu Yang (badminton) Yu Yang is a female badminton player from the People's Republic of China.-Career:A doubles specialist, Yu and her regular partner Du Jing have steadily emerged as one of the world's elite women's doubles teams since 2004. They confirmed this status by winning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in... |
Baseball
Men's team |
Ryu Hyun-Jin Ryu Hyun-Jin Ryu Hyun-Jin is a South Korean left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization.-Amateur career:... Han Ki-Joo Han Ki-Joo Han Ki-Joo is a right-handed relief pitcher who plays for the Kia Tigers in the South Korean professional baseball league.-Amateur career:... Park Jin-Man Park Jin-Man *SK Wyverns Park Jin-Man is a Korean Baseball Organization shortstop for the Samsung Lions. He bats and throws right-handed. Since becoming a fixture in the starting lineup in his first pro season, Park has demonstrated defensive versatility as a shortstop, winning five Golden Gloves... Kwon Hyuk Kwon Hyuk Kwon Hyuk is a baseball player from South Korea that won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Lee Taek-Keun Lee Taek-Keun Lee Taek-Keun is an outfielder who plays for the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Amateur career:... Lee Dae-Ho Lee Dae-Ho Lee Dae-Ho is primarily a first baseman who plays for the Lotte Giants in Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed... Oh Seung-Hwan Oh Seung-Hwan Oh Seung-Hwan is a relief pitcher who plays for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization. He is known as "Dol-bucheo" Oh Seung-Hwan (Hangul:오승환, Hanja: 吳昇桓) (born July 15, 1982 in Jeollabuk-do Jeongeup, South Korea) is a relief pitcher who plays for the Samsung Lions in the Korea... Bong Jung-Keun Ko Young-Min Ko Young-Min Ko Young-Min is a South Korean second baseman who currently plays for the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization... Lee Jong-Wook Lee Jong-wook (baseball) Lee Jong-wook is a South Korean outfielder who plays for the Doosan Bears in the Korean professional baseball league.- Professional career :... Jeong Keun-Woo Jeong Keun-Woo Jeong Keun-Woo is a second baseman and shortstop who currently plays for the SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Amateur career:... Kim Min-Jae Kim Min-Jae Kim Min-Jae is a third base coach for the Hanwha Eagles in the Korea Baseball Organization. Previously, Kim was a shortstop for the Lotte Giants, SK Wyverns and Hanwha Eagles. He batted and threw right-handed.-Professional career:Kim graduated from Busan Technical High School in 1991... Jin Kab-Yong Jin Kab-Yong Jin Kab-Yong is a catcher who plays for the Samsung Lions in the Korea Baseball Organization... Lee Jin-Young Lee Jin-Young Lee Jin-Young is a South Korean right fielder who plays for the LG Twins in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws left-handed.-Amateur career:... Jang Won-Sam Jang Won-Sam Jang Won-Sam is a South Korean left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Seoul Heroes in the Korea Baseball Organization.-Amateur career:... Song Seung-Jun Song Seung-Jun Song Seung-Jun is a South Korean starting pitcher who plays for the Lotte Giants in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Amateur career:... Kim Kwang-Hyun Kim Kwang-Hyun Kim Kwang-Hyun is a South Korean left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the SK Wyverns in the Korea Baseball Organization.-Amateur career:... Lee Yong-Kyu Lee Yong-Kyu Lee Yong-Kyu is an outfielder who plays for the Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws left-handed.-Amateur career:... Kim Dong-Joo Kim Dong-Joo Kim Dong-Joo is a South Korean third baseman, who plays for the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization... Kang Min-Ho Kang Min-Ho Kang Min-Ho is a catcher who plays for the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Organization.-Amateur career:... Kim Hyun-Soo Kim Hyun-Soo Kim Hyun-Soo is a Korean name. It's surname is Kim , and the given name is Hyun-Soo . It has usually used as an unisex name. It also spelled Kim Hyun-Su or Kim Hyeon-Soo or Kim Hyeon-Su.- People with the given name Kim Hyun-soo :... Lee Seung-Yeop Chong Tae-Hyon Chong Tae-Hyon Tae-Hyon Chong is a South Korean professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed... Yoon Suk-Min Yoon Suk-Min Yoon Suk-Min is a pitcher who plays for the Kia Tigers in the Korea Baseball Organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Professional career:... |
Ariel Pestano Ariel Pestano Ariel Pestano Valdés , better known as El Veterano , is a Cuban baseball catcher, and is known as one of the greatest catchers in Cuban history. He has won both silver and gold medals in the Olympic Games and also played catcher on Cuba's World Baseball Classic team in March 2006 and March 2009... Yoandry Urgellés Yoandry Urgellés Yoandry Urgellés Cobas is a left fielder for Industriales of the Cuban National Series. He was part of the Cuban team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.... Alfredo Despaigne Alfredo Despaigne Alfredo Despaigne Rodriguez is a Cuban Outfielder with Granma of the Cuban National Series. He is widely considered to be among the best players playing outside the United States... Luis Rodríguez Alexei Bell Alexei Bell Alexei Bell, born October 2, 1983 in El Caney, Santiago de Cuba Province Cuba, is a baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and earned the batting crown, hit more extra bases than any other player and led the tournament in... Yadier Pedroso Yadier Pedroso Yadier Pedroso González is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and La Habana of the Cuban National Series... Jonder Martínez Jonder Martínez Jonder Martínez Martínez is a right-handed pitcher for Habana of the Cuban National Series and the Cuban national baseball team.Martínez played for Cuba at the 2006 World Baseball Classic.... Adiel Palma Adiel Palma Adiel Palma López is a Cuban left-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Cienfuegos of the Cuban National Series... Luis Navas Luis Miguel Navas Luis Miguel Navas is a baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He plays shortstop.-References:... Giorvis Duvergel Giorvis Duvergel Giorvis Duvergel, born September 8, 1979, is an olympic baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Alexander Mayeta Alexander Mayeta Alexander Mayeta Kerr is a first baseman with Industriales of the Cuban National Series. He was the play-off most valuable player in the National Series for the 2005–06 season.-Play-off MVP season:... Eriel Sánchez Eriel Sánchez Eriel Sánchez León is an offensive baseball catcher for Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series.... Rolando Meriño Rolando Meriño Rolando Meriño Betancourt is a baseball player for Cuba. He was born at February 17, 1971 in Santiago de Cuba and was part of the Cuban teams which won silver medals at the 2000 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Héctor Olivera Héctor Olivera (baseball) Héctor Olivera is a baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He plays second base- References :... Michel Enríquez Michel Enríquez Michel Enríquez Tamayo is a Cuban baseball third baseman.... Yuliesky Gourriel Yulieski Gourriel Yulieski Gourriel is a Cuban baseball player. A member of Cuba's national team and Sancti Spíritus in the Cuban National Series, Gourriel is primarily a third baseman, though he has also played other positions, such as shortstop and 2nd base... Vicyohandry Odelín Vicyohandri Odelín Vicyohandri Odelín Sanamé is a right-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Camagüey of the Cuban National Series. Nicknamed "Villo", Odelín was part of the Cuban team at the 2006 World Baseball Classic.-References:... Pedro Luis Lazo Pedro Luis Lazo Pedro Luis Lazo Iglesias is a top pitcher in Cuban baseball. He is used predominantly as a reliever in international competition, although he is a starter in the Cuban National Series, where he plays for Pinar del Río... Eduardo Paret Eduardo Paret Eduardo Paret Pérez is a Cuban baseball player. He is a shortstop for Villa Clara of the Cuban National Series, and for the Cuban national baseball team.... Norberto González Norberto González Norberto González Miranda is a left-handed pitcher for the Cuban national baseball team and Cienfuegos of the Cuban National Series.... Norge Luis Vera Norge Luis Vera Norge Luis Vera Peralta is a right-handed baseball pitcher, who has been a frequent member of the Cuban national baseball team.... Frederich Cepeda Frederich Cepeda Frederich Cepeda Cruz is an outfielder for the Cuban national baseball team and Sancti Spíritus of the Cuban National Series. Cepeda was part of the Cuban team that won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and second place at the 2006 World Baseball Classic and 2008 Summer Olympics... Elier Sánchez Elier Sánchez Elier Sánchez is a baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Miguel Lahera Miguel Lahera Miguel Lahera is a baseball player for Cuba. He was part of the Cuban team which won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Brett Anderson Brett Anderson (baseball) Brett Franklin Anderson is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.-Early life:He attended Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was an all-state selection in 2006, his senior year.... Blaine Neal Blaine Neal Blaine Neal is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher currently pitching for the Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League. Previously, Neal played with the Florida Marlins , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , and Colorado Rockies... Matt Brown Nate Schierholtz Nate Schierholtz Nathan John Schierholtz is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed. Schierholtz commonly bats without batting gloves, one of the few Major Leaguers to do so... Jeremy Cummings Jeremy Cummings Jeremy Michael Cummings is a minor league right-handed pitcher in the Tampa Bay Rays organization originally signed by the St. Louis Cardinals in .... Michael Koplove Mike Koplove Michael Paul "Mike" Koplove is a sidearm relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres organization.Koplove throws with a different arm angle than most pitchers... Terry Tiffee Terry Tiffee Terry Ronald Tiffee is an American professional baseball infielder who is currently a free agent.-Career:Tiffee graduated from Sylvan Hills High School in and Pratt Community College in... Kevin Jepsen Kevin Jepsen Kevin Martin Jepsen is an Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He is 6'3", 215 lbs... Brian Duensing Brian Duensing Brian Matthew Duensing is a major league baseball starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.-High school:... Dexter Fowler Dexter Fowler William Dexter Fowler is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the Colorado Rockies.-Baseball career:... Brandon Knight Mike Hessman Mike Hessman Michael Steven Hessman is a third baseman who plays for the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League... Casey Weathers Casey Weathers Casey Weathers is a minor league baseball pitcher who was drafted by the Colorado Rockies 8th overall in the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in college for the Vanderbilt Commodores.-Biography:... Jason Donald Jason Donald (baseball) Jason Thomas Donald is an Olympian for the United States and a Major League Baseball shortstop who currently plays for the Cleveland Indians... Jayson Nix Jayson Nix Jayson Truitt Edward Nix is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball.-Early life:... Taylor Teagarden Taylor Teagarden Taylor Hill Teagarden is a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life:Teagarden graduated from Creekview High School in Carrollton, Texas.... Stephen Strasburg Stephen Strasburg Stephen James Strasburg is a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals, who selected him with the first pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft... Jake Arrieta Jake Arrieta Jacob Joseph Arrieta is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles.-Early life:... Lou Marson Lou Marson Louis Glenn Marson is an American professional baseball catcher with the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. Marson stands and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed... Matt LaPorta Trevor Cahill Trevor Cahill Trevor John Cahill is a right-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Career:... Brian Barden Brian Barden Brian David Barden is an American professional baseball infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has played as a second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop.-Early life:... John Gall Jeff Stevens Jeff Stevens Jeffrey Allen Stevens is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He was originally selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft... |
Basketball
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Carmelo Anthony Carmelo Anthony Carmelo Kiyan Anthony , nicknamed "Melo", is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association... Carlos Boozer Carlos Boozer Carlos Austin Boozer, Jr. is an American professional basketball player with the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association... Chris Bosh Chris Bosh Christopher Wesson Bosh is an American professional basketball player who plays power forward for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association .... Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school... Dwight Howard Dwight Howard Dwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy... LeBron James LeBron James LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association . Nicknamed "King James", he was a three-time "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio in high school, and was highly promoted in the national media as a future NBA superstar while a... Jason Kidd Jason Kidd Jason Frederick Kidd is an American professional basketball point guard who plays for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. Raised in Oakland, California, Kidd played college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley and was drafted second overall by the Dallas... Chris Paul Chris Paul Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul was born and raised in North Carolina. Despite only playing two varsity basketball seasons in high school, he was a McDonald's All-American and accepted a scholarship with nearby Wake... Tayshaun Prince Tayshaun Prince Tayshaun Durell Prince is an American basketball player who last played for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association. Prince is a small forward, listed at and . A graduate of Dominguez High School and the University of Kentucky, Prince was drafted in the first round by the... Michael Redd Michael Redd Michael Wesley Redd is an American professional basketball player who currently is a free agent. He has most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He also was a member of the U.S... Dwyane Wade Dwyane Wade Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league... |
José Calderón José Calderón (basketball) José Manuel Calderón Borrallo is a Spanish professional basketball player who plays for the National Basketball Association's Toronto Raptors and the Spanish national team.-European career:... Rudy Fernández Rudy Fernández (basketball) Rodolfo "Rudy" Fernández y Farrés is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is a 6'6" tall shooting guard/small forward who is currently signed to the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, though he will play for Real Madrid until the current NBA lockout ends... Jorge Garbajosa Jorge Garbajosa Jorge Garbajosa Chaparro, Jr., nicknamed "Garbo" , is a Spanish professional basketball player. At 2.07 m , he plays both power forward and small forward.-Pro career:*1994-97 Taugres*1997-00 TAU Cerámica... Marc Gasol Marc Gasol Marc Gasol i Sàez is a Spanish professional basketball player for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. He was drafted in the second round, 48th overall, by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA Draft... Pau Gasol Pau Gasol Pau Gasol Sáez is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . He was born to Marisa Sáez and Agustí Gasol, and he spent his childhood in Spain... Carlos Jiménez Raúl López Raül López Raül López i Molist is a Spanish professional basketball player. He has previously played for the NBA's Utah Jazz. López is a native of Vic, Barcelona, in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain. At 6 ft 0 in tall, he plays the point guard position... Álex Mumbrú Álex Mumbrú Álex Mumbrú Murcia , is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 2.02 m tall.-Pro career:... Juan Carlos Navarro Juan Carlos Navarro (basketball) Juan Carlos Navarro Feijoo , nicknamed "La Bomba" , is a Spanish professional basketball player... Felipe Reyes Felipe Reyes Felipe Reyes Cabanas is a 2.06 m tall Spanish professional basketball player. His older brother Alfonso is also a former professional basketball player... Berni Rodríguez Berni Rodríguez Bernardo Rodríguez Arias, nicknamed Berni Rodríguez is a Spanish professional basketball player. He is 1.97 m tall. He is currently playing with the pro club Unicaja Málaga.-Pro career:... Ricky Rubio Ricky Rubio Ricard "Ricky" Rubio Vives is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association . Rubio became the youngest player ever to play in the Spanish ACB League on October 15, 2005, at age 14... |
Carlos Delfino Carlos Delfino Carlos Francisco Delfino is an Argentine professional basketball player. He also has Italian citizenship. Delfino plays at the small forward and shooting guard positions. He stands tall and weighs . He is also noted for his defensive skills... Manu Ginóbili Manu Ginobili Emanuel David "Manu" Ginóbili is an Argentine professional basketball player. Coming from a family of professional basketball players, he is a member of the Argentine men's national basketball team and the San Antonio Spurs in the National Basketball Association .Ginóbili spent the early part of... Román González Juan Pedro Gutiérrez Leonardo Gutiérrez Federico Kammerichs Andrés Nocioni Andrés Nocioni Andrés Marcelo Nocioni is an Argentine professional basketball player. He is under contract with the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, but is playing for Peñarol de Mar del Plata during the NBA lockout. A regular member of the Argentine national team, Nocioni was part of the team that won a gold medal at... Fabricio Oberto Fabricio Oberto Fabricio Raúl Jesús Oberto is an Argentine professional basketball player. At and , he plays as a center. With Liga Nacional de Básquet in his native Argentina, Oberto began playing professionally in 1993 and later played overseas with teams in Spain and Greece... Antonio Porta Antonio Porta Antonio Alejandro Porta Pernigotti is an Argentinian professional basketball player. He plays the point guard and shooting guard positions. He is 6 ft 2 ¾ in tall and he weighs 200 lbs... Pablo Prigioni Pablo Prigioni Pablo Prigioni is an Argentine professional basketball player. He plays at the point guard position, currently for Caja Laboral in Spanish Liga ACB. He is 1.92m in height.-Player profile:... Paolo Quinteros Luis Scola Luis Scola Luis Alberto Scola Balvoa is an Argentine professional basketball player. The power forward-center for the Argentine national team is currently signed with the NBA's Houston Rockets. He formerly was a Euroleague star with the ACB's Saski Baskonia... |
Women's team |
Seimone Augustus Seimone Augustus Seimone Augustus is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx, WBC Spartak Moscow Region and the US national team... Sue Bird Sue Bird Suzanne Brigit "Sue" Bird is an American professional women's basketball player for the Seattle Storm and WBC Spartak Moscow Region.... Tamika Catchings Tamika Catchings Tamika Devonne Catchings is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and Turkish team Galatasaray. She is a prolific scorer close to and far from the basket, as well as a capable rebounder, ball handler, and defender. After playing at Adlai E... Sylvia Fowles Sylvia Fowles Sylvia Shaqueria Fowles is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Sky in the WNBA. She is 6 ft 6 in tall and weighs 200 lbs .-Personal:... Kara Lawson Kara Lawson -External links:**... Lisa Leslie Lisa Leslie Lisa Deshaun Leslie-Lockwood is a former American professional women's basketball player in the WNBA. She is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner... DeLisha Milton-Jones DeLisha Milton-Jones DeLisha Milton-Jones is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association . Milton-Jones played college basketball for the University of Florida. In her twelve-season WNBA career, she has played for the Washington Mystics and Los... Candace Parker Candace Parker Candace Nicole Parker is an All-American basketball player for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and is also the younger sister of NBA player Anthony Parker. She was drafted to the team from Tennessee in 2008... Cappie Pondexter Cappie Pondexter Cappie Pondexter is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA, currently playing for the New York Liberty in the WNBA. She was born in Oceanside, California and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Pondexter is known for her scrappy play, quick crossovers and deadly midrange jumpshot... Katie Smith Katie Smith Katherine May "Katie" Smith is an American professional basketball player in the WNBA. Her primary position is shooting guard, although she sometimes plays small forward or point guard. She is the all time leading scorer in women's professional basketball, having notched over 7000 points in both... Diana Taurasi Diana Taurasi Diana Lorena Taurasi is a professional basketball player who plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Galatasaray Medical Park from Turkey... Tina Thompson Tina Thompson Tina Marie Thompson is a professional basketball player in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks. The first draft pick in WNBA history, Thompson was selected first by the Houston Comets. She helped lead the Comets to four WNBA Championships... |
Suzy Batkovic Tully Bevilaqua Tully Bevilaqua Tully Louise Bevilaqua is an Australian professional women's basketball player. She currently plays for the San Antonio Silver Stars in the WNBA and the West Coast Waves in Australia's WNBL.... Rohanee Cox Rohanee Cox Rohanee Cox is an Australian women's basketball player who plays for Australia and the WNBL team Townsville Fire. Cox is an Indigenous Australian and won the female sportsperson of the year prize at the 2007 Deadlys... Hollie Grima Hollie Grima Hollie Grima is an Australian women's basketball player. She is 190 cm tall, weighs 84 kg and plays in the Centre position. She was named the WNBL MVP during the 2006-07 season playing for the Bulleen Boomers. During the 2007/08 season she played offshore in the Italian Serie A League suiting... Kristi Harrower Kristi Harrower Kristi Harrower is an Australian professional basketball player, who three times won the silver medal with the Australian Women's Team at the Summer Olympics. She played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1998 - 2005 for the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx... Lauren Jackson Lauren Jackson Lauren Elizabeth Jackson is an Australian professional basketball player. Jackson began her professional career at the Australian Institute of Sport in the WNBL before moving on to the Canberra Capitals. She is currently a forward/centre with the Seattle Storm of the WNBA and the Australian... Erin Phillips Erin Phillips Erin Victoria Phillips is an Australian professional women's basketball player. In the United States, she currently plays for the Indiana Fever in the Women's National Basketball Association and for Adelaide Lightning in the Women's National Basketball League .-Personal:Phillips is the daughter... Emma Randall Emma Randall Emma Randall is an Australian professional basketball player for the Logan Thunder in the Women's National Basketball League. Emma Randall played for Broadmeadows Basketball Association 2008 when then she was picked For the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team... Jennifer Screen Jennifer Screen Jennifer Screen is an Australian basketball player. Until 2005 she played for the Adelaide Lightning. Her position is Guard. She was on the silver medal winning team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Belinda Snell Belinda Snell Belinda Snell is an Australian women's basketball player who plays for Australia and the WNBA in the United States.... Laura Summerton Laura Summerton Laura Summerton is an Australian professional basketball player. She is 1.88 m tall, weighs 75.7 kg and plays at the forward position. Summerton played for the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA during the 2005 and 2006 seasons, and has played for the Adelaide Lightning in Australia's WNBL... Penny Taylor Penny Taylor-Gil Penny Taylor is an Australian professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA and Turkish team Fenerbahçe Istanbul in the EuroLeague Women... |
Svetlana Abrosimova Svetlana Abrosimova Svetlana Olegovna Abrosimova is a Russian basketball player who has played in college, the Olympics, and in professional leagues. She currently plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA. She is usually called by her nickname, "Svet" or "Sveta".Abrosimova was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR,... Becky Hammon Becky Hammon Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Hammon is a professional basketball player currently under contract with the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA.-Early life:... Marina Karpunina Marina Karpunina Marina Karpunina is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.- References :... Ilona Korstin Ilona Korstin Ilona Kalyuvna Korstin is a Russian basketball forward of Estonian origin, who competed for her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning two bronze medals... Marina Kuzina Marina Kuzina Marina Kuzina is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.-References:*... Yekaterina Lisina Yekaterina Lisina Yekaterina Lisina , is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal. She has overtaken 6ft 8in Maria Stepanova in being tallest member of the team. In her bare feet, Lisina stands 2.06 m tall .-References:... Irina Osipova Irina Osipova Irina Osipova is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.-References:*... Oxana Rakhmatulina Oxana Rakhmatulina Oxana Yevgeniyevna Rakhmatulina is a Russian basketball guard, who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.-References:*... Tatiana Shchegoleva Tatiana Shchegoleva Tatiana Shchegoleva is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.-References:*... Irina Sokolovskaya Irina Sokolovskaya Irina Sokolovskaya is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.- References :... Maria Stepanova Maria Stepanova Maria Alexandrovna Stepanova is a Russian professional and Olympic basketball player. In the United States, she plays for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association .... Natalia Vodopyanova Natalia Vodopyanova Natalia Andreyevna Vodopyanova is a Russian basketball player who competed for the Russian National Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal.- References :... |
Boxing
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Flatwater
Men's C-1 500 m |
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Men's C-2 500 m |
Meng Guanliang Meng Guanliang Meng Guanliang is a Chinese flatwater canoer who has competed since 1998. Participating in two Summer Olympics, he won the Canadian canoe C-2 500 m gold medal both in 2004 and 2008.Meng became Chinese champion for the first time at the age of twenty... Yang Wenjun Yang Wenjun Yang Wenjun is a Chinese sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Participating in two Summer Olympics, he won two C-2 500 m gold medals Meng Guanliang, earning them in 2004 and 2008.... |
Sergey Ulegin Sergey Ulegin Sergey Ulegin is a Russian canoer who has been competing since 2001 He won a silver in the men's C-2 500 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Aleksandr Kostoglod |
Christian Gille Christian Gille Christian Gille is a German flatwater canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s.A junior world champion in 1993, he won two senior world championship gold medals with Thomas Zereske in the C-2 200 m sprint in 1997 and 1998... Tomasz Wylenzek Tomasz Wylenzek Tomasz Wylenzek is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s.... |
Men's C-2 1000 m |
Andrei Bahdanovich Andrei Bahdanovich Andrei Bahdanovich is a Belarusian sprint canoer. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics together with Aliaksandr Bahdanovich.... Aliaksandr Bahdanovich Aliaksandr Bahdanovich Aliaksandr Bahdanovich is a Belarusian sprint canoer. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the C-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008 together with Andrei Bahdanovich.... |
Christian Gille Christian Gille Christian Gille is a German flatwater canoer who has competed since the mid 1990s.A junior world champion in 1993, he won two senior world championship gold medals with Thomas Zereske in the C-2 200 m sprint in 1997 and 1998... Tomasz Wylenzek Tomasz Wylenzek Tomasz Wylenzek is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s.... |
György Kozmann György Kozmann György Kozmann is a Hungarian sprint canoer who competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won two bronze medals in the C-2 1000 m event, earning them in 2004 and 2008.... Tamás Kiss Tamás Kiss Tamás Kiss is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he won a bronze medal in the C-2 1000 m event with teammate György Kozmann.... |
Men's K-1 500 m |
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Women's K-1 500 m |
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Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto Saúl Craviotto is a Spanish sprint canoer who has been racing since the mid 2000s. He won the gold medal in the K-2 500 m event with Carlos Pérez at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Carlos Pérez |
Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe Ronald Rauhe is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won a complete set of medals in the K-2 500 m event... Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter Tim Wieskötter is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s... |
Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since 2000... Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu or Vadim Makhnev is a Belarusian flatwater canoer who has competed since 2000... |
Women's K-2 500 m |
Katalin Kovács Katalin Kovács Katalin Kovács is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, she won six medals with two golds and four silvers .Kovács also won a record 40 medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships including 31 golds Katalin Kovács (born 29 February 1976... Natasa Janics Natasa Janics Nataša Janić is a Hungarian sprint canoer with a Serbian background, who won two Olympic gold medals in the sprint canoe events at the 2004 Summer Olympics and another gold and silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Beata Mikołajczyk Aneta Konieczna |
Marie Delattre Marie Delattre Marie Delattre is a French sprint canoer.-Career:Delattre has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at Beijing in 2008.... Anne-Laure Viard Anne-Laure Viard Anne-Laure Viard is a French sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-2 500 m event at Beijing in 2008.... |
Men's K-2 1000 m |
Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein Martin Hollstein is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he won the gold in the K-2 1000 m event with partner Andreas Ihle.... Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle Andreas Ihle is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals with a gold and a silver .... |
Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen Kim Wraae Knudsen is a Danish sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. He won a silver medal in the K-2 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen René Holten Poulsen is a Danish sprint canoer. He won a silver medal in the men's K-2 1000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:**... |
Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin Andrea Facchin is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... Antonio Scaduto Antonio Scaduto Antonio M. Scaduto is an Italian sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... |
Women's K-4 500 m |
Fanny Fischer Fanny Fischer Fanny Fischer is a German sprint canoer who has been competing since 1996 and on the senior circuit since 2006... Nicole Reinhardt Nicole Reinhardt Nicole Reinhardt is a German sprint canoer who competed since 1993. She won a gold medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Katrin Wagner-Augustin Conny Waßmuth |
Katalin Kovács Katalin Kovács Katalin Kovács is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since 1997. Competing in three Summer Olympics, she won six medals with two golds and four silvers .Kovács also won a record 40 medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships including 31 golds Katalin Kovács (born 29 February 1976... Gabriella Szabó Gabriella Szabó Gabriella Szabó is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. She won the silver medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Danuta Kozák Danuta Kozák Danuta Kozák is a Hungarian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. She won a silver medal in the K-4 500 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Natasa Janics Natasa Janics Nataša Janić is a Hungarian sprint canoer with a Serbian background, who won two Olympic gold medals in the sprint canoe events at the 2004 Summer Olympics and another gold and silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Lisa Oldenhof Lisa Oldenhof Lisa Oldenhof, born 26 March 1980 in Perth, Western Australia), is an Australian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at Beijing in 2008.-References:* *... Hannah Davis Hannah Davis (kayaker) Hannah Davis is an Australian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. She won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the K-4 500 m event.-References:**... Chantal Meek Chantal Meek Chantal Meek is a British-born Australian sprint canoer who has competed since the mid 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at Beijing in 2008.... Lyndsie Fogarty Lyndsie Fogarty Lyndsie Fogarty is an Australian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. She won a bronze medal in at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the K-4 500 m event.-References:**... |
Men's K-4 1000 m |
Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka Raman Piatrushenka is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since 2000... Aliaksei Abalmasau Aliaksei Abalmasau Aliaksei Abalmasau is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since 1998... Artur Litvinchuk Artur Litvinchuk Artur Litvinchuk is a Belarusian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won the gold medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu Vadzim Makhneu or Vadim Makhnev is a Belarusian flatwater canoer who has competed since 2000... |
Richard Riszdorfer Richard Riszdorfer Richard Riszdorfer is a Slovakian sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the K-4 1000 m event with a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2004.... Michal Riszdorfer Michal Riszdorfer Michal Riszdorfer is a Slovak sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the K-4 1000 m with a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2004.... Erik Vlček Erik Vlcek Erik Vlček is a Slovak sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the K-4 1000 m event with a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2004.... Juraj Tarr Juraj Tarr Juraj Tarr is a Slovak sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won the silver medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... |
Lutz Altepost Lutz Altepost Lutz Altepost is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the late 1990s... Norman Bröckl Norman Bröckl Norman Bröckl is a German sprint canoer who has competed since 2003. He won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event on his 22nd birthday at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Torsten Eckbrett Torsten Eckbrett Torsten Eckbrett is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... Björn Goldschmidt Björn Goldschmidt Björn Goldschmidt is a German sprint canoer who has competed since the early 2000s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.... |
Slalom
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Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner Peter Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Pavol Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Peter... Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner Pavol Hochschorner is a Slovak slalom canoer who won three Olympic gold medals in the C-2 event, in 2000, 2004 and 2008, each time with his twin brother Peter Hochschorner as the teammate.Hochschorner also won twelve medals at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships with six golds Pavol... |
Jaroslav Volf Jaroslav Volf Jaroslav Volf is a Czech slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the C-2 event with a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2004.... Ondřej Štěpánek Ondrej Štepánek Ondřej Štěpánek is a Czech slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he won two medals in the C-2 event with a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 2004.... |
Mikhail Kuznetsov Mikhail Kuznetsov (canoer) Mikhail Nikolayevich Kuznetsov is an Russian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... Dmitry Larionov Dmitry Larionov Dmitry Olegovich Larionov is an Russian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 2000s. He won a bronze medal in the C-2 event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... |
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Road
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Women's time trial |
Track
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Chris Hoy Chris Hoy Sir Christopher Andrew "Chris" Hoy, MBE is a Scottish track cyclist representing Great Britain and Scotland. He is a multiple world champion and Olympic Games gold medal winner... Jason Kenny Jason Kenny Jason Francis Kenny MBE is an English track cyclist, specialising in the individual and team sprints. After winning multiple World and European Junior titles in 2006 and achieving medals in the under 23 European championships in 2007, Kenny was selected ahead of Ross Edgar to compete for Great... Jamie Staff Jamie Staff Jamie Alan Staff MBE is an English racing cyclist and coach, formerly on BMX and later on the track. A World and Olympic champion, he has also won numerous other medals at World Championships, World Cups and at the Commonwealth Games.... |
Grégory Baugé Grégory Baugé Grégory Baugé is a French professional racing cyclist. He is an eight-time world champion in track cycling.-Career highlights:20022003... Kévin Sireau Kévin Sireau Kévin Sireau is a French professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:200320042005Kévin Sireau is a French professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:... Arnaud Tournant Arnaud Tournant Arnaud Tournant is a French track cyclist. He has won 14 World Championships and won a gold, silver and a bronze at the Summer Olympics.-Biography:... |
René Enders René Enders René Enders is a track cyclist from Germany. He won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.- References :... Maximilian Levy Maximilian Levy Maximilian Levy is a German track cyclist. He won a bronze medal representing Germany at the 2008 Olympic Games held in Beijing, China.- References :... Stefan Nimke Stefan Nimke Stefan Nimke is an Olympic and world champion track cyclist from Germany.-External links:... |
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Ed Clancy Ed Clancy Edward Clancy MBE is an English professional track and road bicycle racer who rides for the team. On the track his specialist discipline is the pursuit. He won the first stage of the 2005 Tour of Berlin. He also won 2007 team pursuit world championship... Paul Manning Paul Manning (cyclist) Paul Christian Manning MBE is a former English professional track and road bicycle racer who rode for the UCI Professional Continental team Landbouwkrediet-Tönissteiner in 2007 and 2008... Geraint Thomas Geraint Thomas Geraint Howell Thomas, MBE is a Welsh professional racing cyclist who rides for the UCI ProTour team . A track cycling world champion and Olympic gold medalist in the team pursuit, Thomas has also enjoyed success on the road, winning the Junior Paris-Roubaix in 2004, the British National... Bradley Wiggins Bradley Wiggins Bradley Marc Wiggins, CBE is a British professional track and road bicycle racer, currently riding for Team Sky. Wiggins' career began on the track, where he specialised in the pursuit and madison disciplines.... |
Casper Jørgensen Casper Jørgensen Casper Jørgensen is a Danish professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:# 2002: 2º in National Championship, Track, 1 km, Elite, Denmark # 2002: 2º in National Championship, Track, 1 km, Juniors, Denmark... Jens-Erik Madsen Jens-Erik Madsen Jens-Erik Madsen is a Danish professional racing cyclist.-Career highlights:# 1999: 1º in National Championship, Road, Juniors, Denmark # 2000: 3º in National Championship, Track, Pursuit, U23, Denmark... Michael Mørkøv Michael Mørkøv Michael Mørkøv is a Danish professional racing cyclist on UCI ProTeam .-Career highlights:# 2001: 3º in National Championship, Track, Team Pursuit, Juniors, Denmark... Alex Rasmussen Alex Rasmussen Alex Nicki Rasmussen is a Danish professional racing cyclist. Rasmussen specialises in track cycling, and was the Scratch world champion in 2005. Rasmussen has also found success on the road, winning the 2007 Danish national championship road race... Michael Færk Christensen Michael Færk Christensen Michael Færk Christensen is a Danish professional racing cyclist.- Palmarès :- External links :... |
Sam Bewley Sam Bewley Sam Bewley is a New Zealand racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam .At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Bewley won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Hayden Roulston, Marc Ryan, and Jesse Sergent... Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston Hayden Roulston, MNZM is a New Zealand professional racing cyclist for UCI ProTour team . He won the silver medal in the men's 4000 m individual pursuit and a bronze medal in the men's 4000 m team pursuit at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.Roulston was a talented junior rider on both road and... Marc Ryan Marc Ryan Marc Ryan is a New Zealand racing cyclist.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Ryan won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Sam Bewley, Hayden Roulston, and Jesse Sergent.... Jesse Sergent Jesse Sergent Jesse Sergent is a New Zealand racing cyclist for .At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Sergent won the bronze medal as part of the New Zealand team in team pursuit, together with Sam Bewley, Hayden Roulston, and Marc Ryan.... Westley Gough Westley Gough Westley Gough is a New Zealand professional racing cyclist. In 2011 he won the New Zealand National Road Championships ITT.... |
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Juan Curuchet Juan Curuchet Juan Esteban Curuchet is a road bicycle racer and track cyclist from Argentina.Curuchet represented Argentina at the Summer Olympics in 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004 and 2008.... Walter Pérez Walter Pérez Walter Fernando Pérez is an Olympic gold medal-winning racing cyclist from Argentina.Pérez, who joined the Argentine cycling team in 1992, won the Men's Madison gold medal at the 2008 Olympics with team-mate Juan Curuchet.-References:* Crítica Digital... |
Joan Llaneras Joan Llaneras Joan Llaneras Roselló is a Spanish World and Olympic points race champion track cyclist. He specialises in the madison and points race events.... Antonio Tauler |
Mikhail Ignatiev Alexei Markov Alexei Markov Alexei Mikhailovich Markov is a Russian professional road bicycle racer.- Palmares :19961997... |
Mountain bike
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BMX
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Diving
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Qin Kai Qin Kai (diver) Qin Kai is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. He competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.At the 2001 World Junior Championships, he won the gold on the 3m Springboard and the silver medal on the Platform. At the 2006 National Championships, he won the silver medal on... Wang Feng Wang Feng (diver) Wang Feng is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. He competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.He claimed the gold medal at the 2008 World Cup - 3m springboard synchro event.... |
Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Sautin Dmitri Ivanovich Sautin is a Russian diver who has won more medals than any other Olympic diver. He was born in Voronezh.Sautin started diving at age seven; however, his diving career almost ended in 1991 when he was stabbed multiple times in an attack. After spending two months in the hospital,... Yuriy Kunakov Yuriy Kunakov Yuriy Aleksandrovič Kunakov is a Russian diver who won the silver medal in the 3 m spring synchro along with Dmitri Sautin in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... |
Illya Kvasha Illya Kvasha Illya Kvasha is a Ukrainian diver who won the bronze medal in the 3 m spring synchro along with Oleksiy Prygorov in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Kvasha is also a multiple European Champion.-External links:**... Oleksiy Prygorov Oleksiy Prygorov Oleksiy Pryhorov is a Ukrainian diver who won the bronze medal in the 3 m spring synchro along with Illya Kvasha in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The duo won gold at the same event during the 2010 European Aquatics Championships.-External links:*... |
Women's synchronized 3 m springboard |
Guo Jingjing Guo Jingjing Guo Jingjing is a Chinese female diver from the People's Republic of China. She has won more Olympic medals than any other female diver and has won the 3m springboard event at five consecutive World Championships. She announced her retirement in 2011.... Wu Minxia Wu Minxia Wu Minxia is a female diver from the People's Republic of China.Wu represented China at the 2004 Summer Olympics, earning a gold medal in the 3 metre women's synchronized springboard along with Guo Jingjing before winning a silver medal in the 3 metre women's springboard, coming in second place... |
Yuliya Pakhalina Anastasia Pozdniakova Anastasia Pozdniakova Anastasia Urevna Pozdniakova is a Russian diver. Pozdniakova competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal with her partner Yuliya Pakhalina in the 3m Synchronized Springboard.... |
Ditte Kotzian Ditte Kotzian Ditte Kotzian is a German diver. She and Heike Fischer won bronze for Diving at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's synchronized 3 metre springboard. She had competed in the two previous Olympics without placing. She and Fischer had previously won a silver medal for Diving at the 2007 World... Heike Fischer Heike Fischer Heike Fischer is a German diver. She and Ditte Kotzian won bronze for Diving at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Women's synchronized 3 metre springboard... |
Men's synchronized 10 m platform |
Lin Yue Lin Yue Lin Yue ; born July 24, 1991 in Chaozhou, Guangdong) is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. He competed for Team China in Diving at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-Background:... Huo Liang Huo Liang Huo Liang is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving. In addition to his gold medal in the 10m Platform Sync. event at the 2008 Summer Olympics, he dove for 10m Platform event, placing 4th in the final round.-References:... |
Patrick Hausding Patrick Hausding Patrick Hausding is a German diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's synchronized 10 metre platform with teammate Sascha Klein.-External links:*... Sascha Klein Sascha Klein Sascha Klein is a German diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in the men's synchronized 10 metre platform with teammate Patrick Hausding.-External links:*... |
Gleb Galperin Gleb Galperin Gleb Sergeyevich Galperin is a Russian diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the men's synchronized 10 metre platform with teammate Dmitriy Dobroskok, and also a bronze medal in the men's 10 metre platform event alone. He also competed in the 2004 Summer... Dmitriy Dobroskok Dmitriy Dobroskok Dmitriy Mikhailovich Dobroskok is a Russian diver. Competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the men's synchronized 10 metre platform with teammate Gleb Galperin. He also competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Women's synchronized 10 m platform |
Wang Xin Wang Xin Wang Xin ; birth name Wang Ruoxue , born in Wuhan, Hubei) is a Chinese athlete who competes in diving.She initially trained atTsinghua University with controversial diving coach Yu Fen before moving to the national team in 2006.... Chen Ruolin Chen Ruolin Chen Ruolin is a Chinese diver. She won the gold medals in women's 10m platform and 10m synchronized platform at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for Team China.-References:*... |
Briony Cole Briony Cole Briony Cole is an Australian diver who won a gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, silver and bronze medals at the 2007 World Championships and a silver medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics, and a bronze medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.As a child, Cole competed in gymnastics, which led her... Melissa Wu |
Paola Espinosa Paola Espinosa Paola Milagros Espinosa Sánchez is an athlete from Mexico. She competes in diving and represented Mexico at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and again at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, being her national team's flagbearer in the latter... Tatiana Ortiz Tatiana Ortiz Tatiana Ortíz Galicia is an athlete from Mexico. She competes in diving and represented Mexico at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she won a bronze medal in the 10m Synchronized Platform with Paola Espinosa.... |
Equestrian
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Nadine Capellmann Nadine Capellmann Nadine Capellmann is a German equestrian who has won been a part of two gold medalist teams in Team dressage. The first was at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the second at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... Heike Kemmer Heike Kemmer Heike Kemmer is a German equestrian who won a gold medal in Team dressage at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... Isabell Werth Isabell Werth Isebell Werth is a German equestrian and world champion in dressage.-Championships:... |
Anky van Grunsven Anky van Grunsven Theodora Elisabeth Gerarda van Grunsven is a Dutch dressage champion who won the gold medal in the 2000 Olympics with her horse Bonfire and gold in the 2004 Olympics and in the 2008 Olympics with Salinero.Van Grunsven has also dominated World Cup Dressage competition, being named the World... Hans Peter Minderhoud Hans Peter Minderhoud Hans Peter Minderhoud is a Dutch dressage rider.Minderhoud won the VSN Cup in 2004 with his horse Gameboy and also succeeded in the Pavo Cup with Sandreo and Florencio. At the 2004 World Championships for 5-year old horses he won the World title in Verden with Florencio... Imke Schellekens Imke Bartels Imke Anne Marian Schellekens-Bartels is an equestrian from The Netherlands, who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. Her mother Tineke was also an equestrian in dressage.... |
Andreas Helgstrand Andreas Helgstrand Andreas Helgstrand is an award-winning Danish dressage rider who is most known for riding the 9-year-old mare Blue Hors Matiné at the Grand Prix level. Helgstrand has also represented Denmark in Olympic dressage events in 2004 and at the World Equestrian Games... Anne van Olst Anne van Olst Anne Jensen-Van Olst is a Danish dressage rider. She was part of the Bronze winning Danish team at the Olympic games in Beijing 2008.-References:* *... Nathalie zu Sayn Wittgenstein Princess Nathalie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Princess Nathalie Xenia Margarete Benedikte of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg is daughter of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, who is the younger sister of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg.-Equestrian:She discovered a love for horses and for riding in... |
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Andreas Dibowski Andreas Dibowski Andreas Dibowski is a German eventing rider. With his horse Butts Leon he won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Ingrid Klimke Ingrid Klimke Ingrid Klimke is a German eventing rider. She appeared at three Olympics from 2000-2008. With her horse Abraxxas she won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Frank Ostholt Frank Ostholt Frank Ostholt is a German eventing rider. With his horse Mr. Medicott, he won a gold medal in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Hinrich Romeike Hinrich Romeike Hinrich Romeike is a German eventing rider. With his horse Marius he won gold medals in individual eventing and team eventing together with Ingrid Klimke, Andreas Dibowski, Peter Thomsen and Frank Ostholt at the 2008 Summer Olympics.He already won with the team at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian... Peter Thomsen Peter Thomsen Peter Thomsen is a German eventing rider. He won the gold medal in team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics with his horse The Ghost of Hamish.- External links:*... |
Clayton Fredericks Clayton Fredericks Clayton Fredericks is an Australian equestrian who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as part of the three-day eventing team. He lives in England with his wife Lucinda Fredericks who was part of the same silver-medal winning team.Fredericks attended school at Wesley College,... Lucinda Fredericks Lucinda Fredericks Lucinda Fredericks is a champion equestrian sportswoman competing at the highest levels of equestrian eventing. She changed her nationality upon her marriage to Australian equestrian Clayton Fredericks, and now rides for Australia... Sonja Johnson Sonja Johnson Sonja Johnson is an Australian equestrian who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as part of the three-day eventing team. She grew up on a farm and says she began riding at the age of three to help muster cattle on the property... Megan Jones Megan Jones Megan Jones is one of Australia's top event riders, a Silver Medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Jones began riding at the age of 5, continued through her early years in Pony Club before hitting the international scene in 2003 at the World Cup Final... Shane Rose Shane Rose Shane Rose is an Australian equestrian who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as part of the three-day eventing team.... |
Kristina Cook Kristina Cook Kristina Cook also known as Tina Cook , is a British three-day eventing rider. She is the daughter of the four times British jump racing Champion Jockey, Josh Gifford.... Daisy Dick Daisy Dick Daisy Berkeley, formerly known as Daisy Dick is a British three-day eventing rider. With her horse Spring Along, she won the bronze medal for Great Britain in the team eventing at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... William Fox-Pitt William Fox-Pitt William Speed Lane Fox-Pitt , known as William Fox-Pitt, is an English equestrian. He has had notable successes at the Burghley, Badminton, Blenheim and Bramham Horse Trials... Sharon Hunt Sharon Hunt Sharon Ann Hunt is a British three-day eventing rider.Hunt was educated at Culford School and the Perse School for Girls... Mary King Mary King (equestrian) Mary Elizabeth King is a British Olympic equestrian sportswoman who has represented Great Britain at five Olympics from 1992 to 2008, winning one silver and one bronze medal in the team eventing... |
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Laura Kraut Laura Kraut Laura Kraut is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Kraut won the gold medal as part of the United States team with her horse Cedric in team jumping, together with McLain Ward, Will Simpson, and Beezie Madden.In 2010 Kraut was featured in... Beezie Madden Beezie Madden Elizabeth Madden is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic winner from Cazenovia, New York.... Will Simpson Will Simpson (equestrian) William Simpson is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Simpson won the gold medal as part of the United States team in team jumping, together with McLain Ward, Laura Kraut, and Beezie Madden.In 2010 Simpson was featured in the... McLain Ward McLain Ward McLain Ward is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.Official website: http://mclainward.com... |
Mac Cone Mac Cone Mac Cone is a Canadian show jumper.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Cone won the silver medal as part of the Canadian team in team jumping, together with Jill Henselwood, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar.... Jill Henselwood Jill Henselwood Jill Henselwood is a Canadian show jumper.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Henselwood won the silver medal as part of the Canadian team in team jumping, together with Mac Cone, Eric Lamaze, and Ian Millar.She currently lives in Oxford Mills, Ontario.Her horse, an Oldenberg gelding named... Eric Lamaze Eric Lamaze Eric Lamaze is a Canadian show jumper. He and his best known horse, Hickstead, completed the rare feat of only having one rail during the entire Olympic Games.-Early life:... Ian Millar Ian Millar Ian Millar, CM is a Canadian show jumping world champion and Olympic silver medalist. Due to his longevity and accomplishments, he is often nicknamed "Captain Canada" in his sport. He is tied with Austrian sailor Hubert Raudaschl for most Olympic appearances .-Biography:Millar was born in Halifax,... |
Christina Liebherr Christina Liebherr Christina Liebherr is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. She won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.-References:... Pius Schwizer Pius Schwizer Pius Schwizer is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.-External links:*... Niklaus Schurtenberger Niklaus Schurtenberger Niklaus Schurtenberger is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.... Steve Guerdat Steve Guerdat Steve Guerdat is an Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping. He won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in team jumping following the disqualification of Norwegian rider Tony André Hansen.-External links:*... |
Fencing
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Jérôme Jeannet Jérôme Jeannet Jérôme Jeannet is a French épée fencer.His brother, Fabrice Jeannet is a fencer also.-Record Against Selected Opponents:... Fabrice Jeannet Fabrice Jeannet Fabrice Jeannet is a retired French épée fencer.Jeannet won the gold medal in the épée team event at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics and a silver medal in the individual épée in 2008. He was also a member of the French team that won the 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Spain in... Ulrich Robeiri Ulrich Robeiri Ulrich Robeiri is a French épée fencer.Robeiri won the gold medal in the épée team event at the 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Spain in the final. He accomplished this with his team mates Érik Boisse, Gauthier Grumier and Fabrice Jeannet.-References:*... |
Robert Andrzejuk Robert Andrzejuk Robert Andrzejuk is a Polish fencer who won a silver medal in Men's Team Épée at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, together with Tomasz Motyka, Adam Wiercioch, and Radosław Zawrotniak.... Tomasz Motyka Tomasz Motyka Tomasz Motyka is a Polish fencer who won a silver medal in Men's Team Épée at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, together with Adam Wiercioch, Radosław Zawrotniak, and Robert Andrzejuk.... Adam Wiercioch Adam Wiercioch Adam Wiercioch is a Polish fencer who won a silver medal in Men's Team Épée at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, together with Tomasz Motyka, Radosław Zawrotniak, and Robert Andrzejuk.... Radosław Zawrotniak |
Stefano Carozzo Stefano Carozzo Stefano Carozzo is a male Italian fencer. He won the bronze medal in the men's team épée event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... Diego Confalonieri Diego Confalonieri Diego Confalonieri is a male Italian fencer. He won the bronze medal in the men's team épée event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Record Against Selected Opponents:... Alfredo Rota Alfredo Rota Alfredo Rota is a male Italian fencer. He won the bronze medal in the men's team épée event at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He also won the Olympic gold medal in Men's Team Épée at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.- References :... Matteo Tagliariol Matteo Tagliariol Matteo Tagliariol is a male Italian fencer. He won the gold medal in the men's épée event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Record Against Selected Opponents:... |
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Svetlana Boiko Svetlana Boiko Svetlana Anatolyevna Boiko is a Russian foil fencer.Boiko won the gold medal in the foil team event at the 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Italy in the final... Aida Chanayeva Viktoria Nikishina Viktoria Nikishina Viktoria Aleksandrovna Nikishina is a Russian foil fencer.She won the gold medal in the foil team event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- External links :*... Yevgeniya Lamonova Yevgeniya Lamonova Yevgeniya Alekseyevna Lamonova is a Russian foil fencer.She won the gold medal in the foil team event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- External links :*... |
Emily Cross Emily Cross Emily Cross is a U.S. foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team. She is best known for helping win the team foil silver medal for the U.S... Hanna Thompson Hanna Thompson Hanna Thompson is an American foil fencer who is a member of the 2008 Olympics U.S. Women's foil team.-Competition Record:* 2008 - Member of the U.S. Olympic Team, Beijing, China... Erinn Smart Erinn Smart Erinn Smart is a U.S. fencer who is a member of the United States Fencing Team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where she is competing in the women's individual and team foil events. Smart is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 135 pounds, and is coached by Buckie Leach... |
Valentina Vezzali Valentina Vezzali Maria Valentina Vezzali is an Italian fencer who has won five Olympic gold medals in foil competitions.-Career:... Giovanna Trillini Giovanna Trillini Giovanna Trillini is an Italian foil fencer. She is a 4-time Olympic champion and she won an additional silver and 3 bronze medals in individual Olympic competitions.... Margherita Granbassi Margherita Granbassi Margherita Granbassi is an Italian foil fencer.Granbassi won the gold medal at the foil 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Valentina Vezzali 7-6 in the final. Later in the tournament she also won a silver in the team's foil event together with her team mates Elisa Di Francisca,... Ilaria Salvatori Ilaria Salvatori Ilaria Salvatori is an Italian foil fencer.She won a bronze medal in the foil team event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... |
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Nicolas Lopez Nicolas Lopez Nicolas Lopez is a French sabre fencer.Lopez won the gold medal in the sabre team event at the 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Ukraine in the final... Julien Pillet Julien Pillet Julien Pillet is a French sabre fencer. He is a three-time Olympic medalist as he won the gold in the team event at the 2004 Summer Olympics and also at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Boris Sanson Boris Sanson Boris Sanson is a French sabre fencer.Sanson won the gold medal in the sabre team event at the 2006 World Fencing Championships in Turin after beating Spain in the final. He accomplished this with his team mates Vincent Anstett, Julien Pillet and Nicolas Lopez... |
Tim Morehouse Tim Morehouse Tim Morehouse is an United States fencer who won a Silver Medal competing in the men's sabre as a member of the United States fencing team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Morehouse is coached by Yury Gelman.... Jason Rogers Keeth Smart Keeth Smart Keeth Thomas Smart is a US sabre fencer who became the first American to gain the sport's #1 ranking for males. He received a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Early life and education:... James Williams James Leighman Williams James Leighman Williams is an American fencer. On March 30, 2010, Williams announced his retirement from competitive fencing-College career:... |
Aldo Montano Diego Occhiuzzi Diego Occhiuzzi Diego Occhiuzzi is an Italian fencer and olympic medal winner in team sabre competition.- References :... Giampiero Pastore Giampiero Pastore Gianpiero Pastore is an Italian fencer and Olympic medal winner in team sabre competition.- References :... Luigi Tarantino Luigi Tarantino Luigi Tarantino is an Italian fencer and Olympic medalist in the sabre competition. He was the 1998 World Champion for men's sabre.-References:... |
Women's team sabre |
Olga Kharlan Olga Kharlan Olga Kharlan is a Ukrainian fencer and member of the team which won the gold medal in sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Olena Khomrova Olena Khomrova Olena Khomrova is a Ukrainian fencer and member of the team which won the gold medal in sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Halyna Pundyk Halyna Pundyk Halyna Vasylivna Pundyk is an Ukrainian fencer and member of the team which won the gold medal in sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Olha Zhovnir Olha Zhovnir Olha Zhovnir is a Ukrainian fencer and member of the team which won the gold medal in sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... |
Bao Yingying Bao Yingying Bao Yingying is a female Chinese sabre fencer, who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2001 World University Games - 3rd saber individual;*2002 World Junior Championships - 1st saber individual;*2002 Asian Games - 1st saber team;... Huang Haiyang Huang Haiyang Huang Haiyang is a female Chinese sabre fencer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2002 Asian Games - 1st team;*2003 World Championships - 2nd team;*2004 World Cup Grand Prix - 2nd team-References:*... Ni Hong Ni Hong Ni Hong is a female Chinese sabre fencer, who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/5439... Tan Xue Tan Xue Tan Xue is a female Chinese fencer who won silver medals in the Sabre Individual at the 2004 Summer Olympics and in the Team Sabre at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... |
Sada Jacobson Sada Jacobson Sada Molly Jacobson is an American fencer. Her hometown is Dunwoody, GA. She is the 2008 Olympic Individual Sabre silver medalist and 2004 Olympic Individual Sabre bronze medalist. She has been training at Nellya fencers from a young age.-Background:Jacobson is a daughter of David Jacobson, a... Rebecca Ward Rebecca Ward Rebecca "Becca" Ward is an American sabre fencer. She won the gold medal at the sabre 2006 World Fencing Championships after beating Mariel Zagunis 15-11 in the final, and took bronze in both individual and team sabre events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-History:A member of the Oregon Fencing... Mariel Zagunis Mariel Zagunis Mariel Leigh Zagunis is an American Olympic sabre fencer, of Lithuanian heritage. She won the gold medals in the individual sabre at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. She is only the second American ever to have won a gold medal in Olympic fencing.-Biography:Zagunis is the... |
Field hockey
Men's team |
Philip Witte Philip Witte Philip Witte is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Maximilian Müller Maximilian Müller Maximilian Müller is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. He was born in Nuremberg. He is now captain of the German team.... Sebastian Biederlack Sebastian Biederlack Sebastian Biederlack is a field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the Men's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.... Carlos Nevado Carlos Nevado Juan Carlos Nevado González is a field hockey player from Germany of Uruguayan and Spanish descent... Moritz Fürste Moritz Fürste Moritz Fürste is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2006 World Cup. He plays at the Uhlenhorster hockey club in Hamburg. He's captain of the team... Jan-Marco Montag Jan-Marco Montag Jan-Marco Montag is a German field hockey player. He was a member of the Men's National Teams that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2006 World Cup.-External links:*... Tobias Hauke Tobias Hauke Tobias Constantin Hauke is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Tibor Weißenborn Tibor Weißenborn Tibor Weißenborn is a field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the Men's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics He was also a member of both the teams that won the 10th World Cup in Malaysia in 2002, and 11th... Benjamin Weß Benjamin Weß Benjamin Weß is a field hockey player from Germany and the younger brother of Timo Weß. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Niklas Meinert Niklas Meinert Niklas Meinert is a field hockey midfielder from Germany, who plays for Mannheimer HC. He made his international senior debut for the Men's National Team on March 23, 2003 in a friendly match against Pakistan in Ipoh, Malaysia... Timo Weß Timo Weß Timo Weß is a field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the Men's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece... Oliver Korn Oliver Korn Oliver Korn is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Christopher Zeller Christopher Zeller Christopher Zeller is a field hockey player from Germany and the younger brother of Philipp Zeller. He was a member of the Men's National Teams that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Max Weinhold Max Weinhold Max Weinhold is a field hockey player from Germany. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Matthias Witthaus Matthias Witthaus Matthias Witthaus is a field hockey player from Germany, who was a member of the Men's National Team that won the bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing .-International Senior Tournaments:* 1999 – European Nations... Florian Keller Florian Keller Florian Keller is a field hockey player from Germany and the brother of Natascha Keller. He was a member of the Men's National Team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Philipp Zeller Philipp Zeller Philipp Zeller is a field hockey player from Germany and the older brother of Christopher Zeller. He was a member of the Men's National Teams that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and at the 2006 World Cup. As of 2008, his current club is Rot-Weiss Köln.-References:**... |
Francisco Cortés Francisco Cortés Francisco Cortés Juncosa is a Spanish field hockey goalkeeper. He plays club hockey for Club Egara, and was a member of the Men's National Team that won the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.-References:**... Santi Freixa Francisco Fábregas Víctor Sojo Alex Fábregas Alex Fábregas Alexandre Fàbregas i Carné is a field hockey player from Catalonia, who finished in fourth position with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He plays for Real Club de Polo in his hometown of Barcelona.-References:*... Pol Amat Eduardo Tubau Roc Oliva Roc Oliva Roc Oliva Isern , also known as "Metra", is a Spanish field hockey player. He was a member of the Spanish National Team that claimed the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China. He plays in Atlètic Terrassa Hockey Club. He has a very strong French accent.-References:**... Juan Fernández Juan Fernández La Villa Juan Fernández La Villa is a Spanish field hockey player, who is affiliated with Real Club de Campo in Madrid. He was a member of the Spanish National Team that claimed the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.-External links:**... Ramón Alegre Ramón Alegre Ramón Alegre Biosca is a field hockey defender from Spain. He finished in fourth position with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.... Xavier Ribas Xavier Ribas Xavier Ribas Centelles is a field hockey defender from Spain. He represented the Men's National Team at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000.-References:*... Albert Sala Albert Sala Albert Sala Moreno is a field hockey player from Spain, who finished in fourth position with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.... Rodrigo Garza Rodrigo Garza Rodrigo Garza Barbero is a field hockey defender/midfielder from Spain. He represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000.... Sergi Enrique Sergi Enrique Sergi Enrique Montserrat is a Spanish field hockey player, who is affiliated with Atlétic Terrassa. He was a member of the Spanish National Team that claimed the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.-External links:**... Eduard Arbós Eduard Arbós Eduard Arbós Borras is a Spanish field hockey player. He is affiliated with Club Egara. He was a member of the Spanish National Team that claimed the silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China.... David Alegre David Alegre David Alegre Biosca is a field hockey midfielder from Spain. He finished in fourth position with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He plays club hockey for Club Egara in Terrassa. His older brother Ramón is also a field hockey international for... |
Jamie Dwyer Jamie Dwyer Jamie Dwyer OAM is a field hockey striker from Australia. He wears the number 1 jersey for his country.... Liam de Young Liam De Young Liam de Young OAM is a field hockey defender from Australia.-External links:*... Robert Hammond Robert Hammond Robert Hammond OAM is a field hockey midfielder from Australia.-External links:* *... Mark Knowles Eddie Ockenden Eddie Ockenden Edward Ockenden is an Australian hockey player.Ockenden grew up in Tasmania. He started his hockey career at the North West Hobart Graduates Hockey Club , enjoying success in his early days, winning the club's U12 Boys Best and Fairest award in 1997, aged 10... David Guest Luke Doerner Luke Doerner Luke Doerner is a field hockey defender from Australia.-External links:* * *... Grant Schubert Grant Schubert Grant Schubert OAM is a field hockey striker from Australia, who won the gold medal with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens... Bevan George Bevan George Bevan George is a retired field hockey defender from Australia.George won a gold medal with the Australia national field hockey team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, and captained The Kookaburras at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where they won a bronze medal... Andrew Smith Andrew Smith (field hockey) Andrew Smith is a field hockey striker from Australia. He played in two games at the 2008 Beijing Games, where the Kookaburras won the bronze medal.-External links:*... Stephen Lambert Eli Matheson Eli Matheson Eli Matheson is a field hockey striker who represented Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He currently works as an architectural model maker in Perth.-References:*... Matthew Wells Matthew Wells (rower) Matthew Wells is a British Olympic rower.Wells was born in Bradford and grew up in Hexham, where he learnt to row at Queen Elizabeth High School... Travis Brooks Travis Brooks Travis Brooks is a field hockey forward from Australia, who won the gold medal with the Men's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens... Kiel Brown Kiel Brown Kiel Brown is a field hockey midfielder from Australia, who won a gold medal with the Men's National Team at the 2008 Champions Trophy in Rotterdam and has been selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing... Fergus Kavanagh Fergus Kavanagh Fergus Kavanagh is a field hockey midfielder from Australia-References:*... Des Abbott Des Abbott Des Abbott is a field hockey forward from Australia, who won the gold medals with the Men's National Team at the 2008 Champions Trophy in Rotterdam, and the 2009 Champions Trophy in Melbourne. He was selected for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where Australia placed third... |
Women's team |
Lisanne de Roever Lisanne de Roever Lisanne Freya de Roever is a Dutch field hockey player who plays as a goal keeper for Dutch club SV Kampong... Eefke Mulder Eefke Mulder Eefke Mulder is a Dutch field hockey player, who played as a midfielder for Dutch club NMHC Nijmegen. She made her debut for the Netherlands national team on June 2, 1997 at the Champions Trophy in Berlin.Mulder was a member of the Holland squad that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer... Fatima Moreira de Melo Fatima Moreira de Melo Fatima Moreira de Melo LL.M. is a Dutch field hockey player. She has played 191 international matches for the Dutch national team, where she has scored 30 times. Her debut match was on 21 October 1997 against Germany which ended in a 2-1 victory for The Netherlands. She plays on the position of... Miek van Geenhuizen Miek van Geenhuizen Marianne Antoinette van Geenhuizen is a Dutch field hockey player who played as an attacker for Dutch clubs Oranje Zwart, HC Den Bosch and Laren. Currently she is playing for Amsterdam.Van Geenhuizen also plays for the Netherlands national team... Wieke Dijkstra Wieke Dijkstra Wieke Elisabeth Henriëtte Dijkstra is a Dutch field hockey player, who plays as midfielder for Dutch club Laren. She also plays for the Netherlands national team, however most of the time as a defender... Maartje Goderie Maartje Goderie Maartje Goderie is a Dutch field hockey player, who plays as forward for Dutch club HC Den Bosch... Lidewij Welten Lidewij Welten Lidewij Welten is a field hockey player from the Netherlands.Welten was part of the Dutch national team in the youth and is seen as one of the most promising talents in the country... Minke Smabers Minke Smabers Minke Smeets is a field hockey midfielder from the Netherlands. Her current team is Laren.She was part of the team that won the 2007 Champions Trophy... Minke Booij Minke Booij Minke Gertine Booij is a Dutch field hockey player, who played more than 150 international matches for the Netherlands national team since her debut, on September 9, 1998 in a friendly match against Japan.Booij was captain of the Dutch squad that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in... Janneke Schopman Janneke Schopman Johanna Dorotheo Maria Schopman is a Dutch field hockey player who plays as a defender for Dutch club HC Den Bosch. She also plays for the Netherlands national team. Schopman was a member of the Dutch squad that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens... Maartje Paumen Maartje Paumen Maartje Paumen is a Dutch field hockey player, who plays as midfielder for Dutch club HC Den Bosch... Naomi van As Ellen Hoog Sophie Polkamp Sophie Polkamp Sophie Polkamp is a Dutch field hockey player, who played as defender for Dutch club Stichtse Cricket en Hockey Club and later for Amsterdamsche Hockey & Bandy Club.... Eva de Goede Eva de Goede Eva de Goede is a Dutch field hockey player who plays as a forward for Dutch club SV Kampong. She also plays for the Netherlands national team and was part of the Dutch squad that became the winner of the 2007 Champions Trophy. She played in the Dutch team that won the gold medal in the 2008... Marilyn Agliotti Marilyn Agliotti Marilyn Agliotti is a field hockey player from the Netherlands.After she moved to the Netherlands and was awarded a Dutch passport she represents the Dutch national team. She was selected for the 2007 European Championships in Manchester where the Dutch won the silver medal... |
Ma Yibo Ma Yibo Ma Yibo is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.She finished fourth with the Chinese team in the women's competition. She played all six matches and scored two goals.-External links:*... Chen Zhaoxia Chen Zhaoxia Chen Zhaoxia is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she was part of the Chinese team which finished fifth in the women's competition. She played all seven matches.... Cheng Hui Cheng Hui Cheng Hui is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she was part of the Chinese team which finished fifth in the women's competition. She played all seven matches and scored one goal.... Huang Junxia Huang Junxia Huang Junxia is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000 she was part of the Chinese team which finished fifth in the women's competition. She played all seven matches.... Fu Baorong Fu Baorong Fu Baorong is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.She finished fourth with the Chinese team in the women's competition. She played all six matches and scored three goals.-External links:*... Li Shuang Gao Lihua Gao Lihua Gao Lihua is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and won a silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Tang Chunling Tang Chunling Tang Chunling |Siping]], Jilin) is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... Zhou Wanfeng Zhou Wanfeng Zhou Wanfeng is a female Chinese field hockey player. She competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2000, she was part of the Chinese team which finished fifth in the women's competition. She played all seven matches.... Zhang Yimeng Zhang Yimeng Zhang Yimeng is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.She finished fourth with the Chinese team in the women's competition. She played one match as goalkeeper.-External links:*... Li Hongxia Li Hongxia Li Hongxia is a field hockey player from China. She won a silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:... Ren Ye Ren Ye Ren Ye is a field hockey player from China, who won a silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:**... Chen Qiuqi Chen Qiuqi Chen Qiuqi is a female Chinese field hockey player who competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics.She finished fourth with the Chinese team in the women's competition. She played all six matches and scored one goal.-External links:*... Zhao Yudiao Zhao Yudiao Zhao Yudiao is a field hockey player from China, who won a silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... Song Qungling Song Qungling Song Qungling is a field hockey player from China. She won a silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:*... Pan Fengzhen Pan Fengzhen Pan Fengzhen is a field hockey player from China, who won a silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:... |
Paola Vukojicic Paola Vukojicic Paola Vukojicic is a field hockey goalkeeper from Argentina, who won the silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She started playing the sport at San Isidro Club, and made her debut for Argentina in the 1998 World Hockey Cup in Utrecht.-References:*... Belén Succi Belén Succi María Belén Succi is a field hockey goalkeeper from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References :... Magdalena Aicega Magdalena Aicega María Magdalena Aicega Amicarelli is a field hockey defender from Argentina, who won the silver medal with the Women's National Team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Nicknamed Magui, she first represented her native country at the Junior World Cup in 1993 in Barcelona, Spain,... Mercedes Margalot Mercedes Margalot María Mercedes Margalot is a field hockey defender from Argentina, who won the silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.... Mariana Rossi Mariana Rossi Mariana Rossi is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References :... Noel Barrionuevo Noel Barrionuevo Noel Barrionuevo is a female field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References :... Giselle Kañevsky Claudia Burkart Claudia Burkart Claudia Inés Burkart is a field hockey player from Argentina who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- References : Official site of the Argentine Hockey Confederation*... Luciana Aymar Mariné Russo Mariné Russo Mariné Russo is a field hockey player from Argentina, who twice won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the Summer Olympics: in 2004 and 2008. She is affiliated with Quilmes Atletico Clube in Buenos Aires.- References :* Official site of the Argentine Hockey Confederation*... Mariana González Oliva Mariana González Oliva Mariana Alejandra González Oliva Gulla is a field hockey player from Argentina, who twice won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the Summer Olympics: in 2004 and 2008.- References :... Soledad García Alejandra Gulla Alejandra Gulla Alejandra Laura Gulla is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She also competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics... María de la Paz Hernández María de la Paz Hernández María de la Paz Hernández is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won the silver medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Her brother is current Argentina rugby star Juan Martín... Carla Rebecchi Carla Rebecchi Carla Rebecchi is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. In 2010, she won the World Cup at the city of Rosario, Argentina.- References :* Official site of the Argentine Hockey Confederation*... Rosario Luchetti Rosario Luchetti Rosario Luchetti is a field hockey player from Argentina, who won a bronze medal with the national women's hockey team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... |
Football
Men's team |
Óscar Ustari Oscar Ustari Oscar Alfredo Ustari is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Getafe CF in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Ustari arrived in Club Atlético Independiente's youth system at the age of 14... Ezequiel Garay Ezequiel Garay Ezequiel Marcelo Garay is an Argentine footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, as a central defender.-Early years:... Luciano Fabián Monzón Luciano Fabián Monzón Luciano Fabián Monzón is an Argentine football defender currently playing for OGC Nice. He made his Boca Juniors debut during the Clausura 2008 tournament in Boca Juniors, and was a surprise choice for the Argentina squad for the 2008 Olympic Games later that year, this doubt was put to rest as... Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Zabaleta Pablo Javier Zabaleta Girod is an Argentine footballer who plays for Manchester City.Zabaleta can operate on both sides of the pitch either as a defender or defensive midfielder, but is predominantly a right sided player. Zabaleta also holds a Spanish passport... Fernando Gago Federico Fazio Federico Fazio Federico Julián Fazio is an Argentine footballer who plays for Sevilla FC in the Spanish first division, usually as a central defender.-Club career:... José Ernesto Sosa José Ernesto Sosa José Ernesto Sosa is an Argentine football attacking midfielder who plays for Ukrainian club Metalist Kharkiv.- Career :Sosa played for Estudiantes between 2002 and 2007... Éver Banega Éver Banega Éver Maximiliano David Banega is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, mainly as a central midfielder.-Boca Juniors:... Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Lavezzi Ezequiel Iván Lavezzi , nicknamed "El Pocho", is an Argentine football striker of Italian descent, who currently plays for Italian Serie A club Napoli and the Argentine national team.-Atlético Estudiantes:... Juan Román Riquelme Juan Román Riquelme Juan Román Riquelme is an Argentine footballer who plays for Boca Juniors. A longtime Argentine international, Riquelme is best known for his spells with Boca Juniors and Villarreal... Ángel Di María Ángel Di María Ángel Fabián di María Hernández is an Argentine footballer who currently plays as a winger for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Argentine national team... Nicolás Pareja Nicolás Pareja Nicolás Martín Pareja is an Argentine football defender and an Olympic gold medalist who plays for FC Spartak Moscow. Previously he played for Argentinos Juniors, RSC Anderlecht and RCD Espanyol.... Lautaro Acosta Lautaro Acosta Lautaro Germán Acosta is an Argentine footballer who plays for Racing de Santander on loan from Sevilla FC in La Liga, as a forward.-Lanús:... Javier Mascherano Lionel Messi Lionel Messi Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and captains the Argentina national team, mainly as a striker. Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010... Sergio Agüero Sergio Agüero Sergio Leonel "Kun" Agüero del Castillo is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City in England's Premier League and the Argentine national team.... Diego Buonanotte Diego Buonanotte Diego Mario Buonanotte Rende , is an Argentine footballer who plays for Málaga CF, as a attacking midfielder or winger.-River Plate:... Sergio Romero Sergio Romero Sergio Germán Romero is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Sampdoria in Italy and the Argentina national team.-Club career:... Nicolás Navarro |
Ambruse Vanzekin Ambruse Vanzekin Ambruse Vanzekin is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Warri Wolves F.C..-Career:Vanzekin began his career with Plateau United before scouted to Bendel Insurance F.C. in 2006. He left Insurance in January 2008 and moved to Akwa United F.C. until they were relegated after the... Chibuzor Okonkwo Chibuzor Okonkwo Chibuzor Okonkwo is a Nigerian Defender who plays football for Heartland.-Career:He is a right-footed full-back who can play on either side of the pitch. He came in January 2007 from Gabros International to Bayelsa United F.C., where he won the 2008-09 League MVP award after leading helping... Onyekachi Apam Onyekachi Apam Onyekachi Apam, is a Nigerian football defender who played for and was captain of French club side OGC Nice. He transferred to French club side Stade Rennes in summer 2010.-Personal life:... Dele Adeleye Dele Adeleye Ayodele "Dele" Adeleye is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for SC Tavriya Simferopol.- Club career :Adeleye is a defender who was born in Lagos and made his debut in professional football as part of the Shooting Stars FC squad before joining Sparta Rotterdam... Monday James Monday James Monday James is a Nigerian professional football defender, currently playing for Swedish club Hammarby IF.-Club career:He began his career by Bendel Insurance before being transferred to Bayelsa United in January 2006.... Chinedu Obasi Sani Kaita Sani Kaita Sani Haruna Kaita is a Nigerian footballer playing currently for Ukrainian Premier League team SC Tavriya Simferopol.-Club career:... Victor Obinna Victor Nsofor Obinna Victor Nsofor Obinna is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a winger for FC Lokomotiv Moscow.-Biography:Obinna in Igbo, literally means "Father´s heart". He played for Chievo in Italy's Serie B, having played regularly in Serie A with the club until their relegation in 2007... Isaac Promise Solomon Okoronkwo Solomon Okoronkwo Solomon Ndubisi Okoronkwo is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Aalesund and the Nigerian national team.-Career:He was discovered in 2004 by FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman, who got his guardianship and took him to Hertha Berlin FC... Oluwafemi Ajilore Oluwafemi Ajilore Ebenezer Oluwafemi Ajilore also known as Femi is a Nigerian professional football midfielder, currently playing for the Danish Superliga side Brøndby IF on loan from FC Groningen. He also holds a Ghanaian passport.... Olubayo Adefemi Olubayo Adefemi Olubayo Adefemi was a Nigerian footballer.- International career :Adefemi represented his country at the 2008 Olympic Games, playing all the games and scoring a goal in a semifinal match against Belgium... Peter Odemwingie Peter Odemwingie Peter Osaze Odemwingie is a footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Premier League side West Bromwich Albion. His name, Osaze, means "God chooses ".... Efe Ambrose Efe Ambrose Efetobore Ambrose Emuobo is a football player who currently plays for F.C. Ashdod.-Career:He played International often as defensive midfielder, in the Nigeria Premier League as Central defender or Right defender.... Victor Anichebe Victor Anichebe Victor Chinedu Anichebe is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Everton. He has been described as a fast and powerful player, in the mould of a "traditional" centre forward, although has played on the right of midfield.-Early life:Anichebe was born in Nigeria but moved to Liverpool aged one, his... Emmanuel Ekpo Emmanuel Ekpo Emmanuel Ekpo is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... Ikechukwu Ezenwa Ikechukwu Ezenwa Ikechukwu Ezenwa is a Nigerian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Heartland F.C..-Career:He began his career by Ocean Boys F.C. before moved to Heartland F.C... Oladapo Olufemi Oladapo Olufemi Oladapo Olufemi Oluyi is a Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for IK Start in Norway, as a central or defensive midfielder.-Career:... |
Diego Alves Diego Alves Carreira Diego Alves Carreira , known as Alves, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, as a goalkeeper.-Brazil / Almería:... Renan Renan Brito Soares Renan Brito Soares or simply Renan , is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Internacional.- Career :... Rafinha Alex Silva Alex Sandro da Silva Alex Sandro da Silva or simply Alex Silva , is a Brazilian central defender. He currently plays for Flamengo.-Career:He is the younger brother of S.L... Thiago Silva Thiago Emiliano da Silva Thiago Emiliano da Silva, , commonly known as Thiago Silva, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Italian Serie A club Milan... Marcelo Ilsinho Ilsinho Ilson Pereira Dias Júnior , commonly known as Ilsinho, is a Brazilian right midfielder who currently plays for Sport Club Internacional... Breno Breno Borges Breno Vinicius Rodrigues Borges , commonly known as Breno, is a Brazilian football central defender. He currently plays for Bayern Munich.-São Paulo:Breno was a member of the Brazilian Olympic U-23 national team... Hernanes Hernanes Anderson Hernanes de Carvalho Andrade Lima , commonly known as Hernanes is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Lazio.Hernanes can be used as a playmaker in the centre attacking midfield role... Anderson Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira , best known as Anderson, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Manchester United and the Brazil national team.... Lucas Lucas Leiva Lucas Pezzini-Leiva , often known as simply Lucas, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a Defensive midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool and the Brazilian national side... Ronaldinho Ronaldinho Ronaldo de Assis Moreira , commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is a two-time winner of the FIFA World Player of the Year, awarded to the best player over the year... Ramires Ramires Ramires Santos do Nascimento , commonly Ramires and Rambo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Chelsea and the Brazilian national side. In 2008, he won a Bronze medal in the XXIX Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China... Diego Diego Ribas da Cunha Diego Ribas da Cunha , commonly known as just Diego, is an international Brazilian footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid on loan from VfL Wolfsburg, as an attacking midfielder.-Santos:... Thiago Neves Thiago Neves Augusto Thiago Neves Augusto, commonly known as Thiago Neves , is a left foot Brazilian footballer who plays for Flamengo on loan from Al-Hilal.-Club career:... Alexandre Pato Alexandre Pato Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva , commonly known as Alexandre Pato or simply Pato, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian Serie A club Milan and the Brazilian national team. His nickname, Pato, refers to his place of birth, Pato Branco... Rafael Sóbis Rafael Sóbis Rafael Augusto Sóbis do Nascimento , commonly known as Rafael Sóbis, is a Brazilian footballer of Ukrainian descent, who plays for Fluminense.-Internacional:... Jô Jo JO, Jo or jo may refer to:*Jō, a ~4-foot-long wooden staff used in some Japanese martial arts*Cho , , also spelled Jo, a common Korean family name*Jo , a 1971 French comedy... |
Women's team |
Hope Solo Hope Solo Hope Amelia Solo is an American association football goalkeeper. She became a free agent after Women's Professional Soccer terminated the magicJack franchise for which she played in the 2011 season. Solo is the current starting goalkeeper for the United States women's national soccer... Nicole Barnhart Nicole Barnhart Nicole Renee Barnhart is an American soccer goalkeeper who currently plays for the Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Heather Mitts Heather Mitts Heather Blaine Mitts Feeley is an American professional soccer player who is a defender in the Women's Professional Soccer league. Mitts played college soccer for the University of Florida, and thereafter, she has played professionally for the Philadelphia Charge, Boston Breakers, Philadelphia... Christie Rampone Christie Rampone Christie Patricia Rampone is an American soccer defender currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer. She is a member and current Captain of the United States women's national soccer team.-High school:... Rachel Buehler Rachel Buehler Rachel Marie Buehler is an American soccer defender currently playing for the United States women's national soccer team.-College career:... Stephanie Cox Kate Markgraf Kate Markgraf Kate Markgraf , is an American soccer defender and was a member of the U.S. women's national team.-Early life:... Lori Chalupny Lori Chalupny Lori Christine Chalupny is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Career:... Lindsay Tarpley Lindsay Tarpley Lindsay Ann Tarpley Snow is an American soccer forward currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team. She went to Portage Central High School.-High school:Tarpley grew up in Portage, Michigan, and attended Portage... Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx Shannon Boxx is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for magicJack of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Heather O'Reilly Heather O'Reilly Heather Ann O'Reilly , also known by her initials HAO, is a member of the United States women's national soccer team and a two-time Olympic Gold medalist... Aly Wagner Aly Wagner Alyson Kay "Aly" Wagner is a former American soccer midfielder who last played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer. She was a member of the United States women's national soccer team... Carli Lloyd Carli Lloyd Carli Anne Lloyd is an American soccer midfielder currently playing for the Atlanta Beat of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Early life:... Tobin Heath Tobin Heath Tobin Powell Heath is an American soccer player, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a FIFA Women's World Cup Finalist. According to United States Soccer Federation, Heath is "perhaps the USA's most skillful player" and is "one of the team's best and most crafty dribblers"... Angela Hucles Angela Hucles Angela Khalia Hucles is a former American soccer midfielder and member of the United States women's national soccer team.-Early life:... Natasha Kai Natasha Kai Natasha Kanani Janine Kai is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer.-University of Hawaiʻi:Kai played for the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Wahine from 2002-2005... Amy Rodriguez Amy Rodriguez Amy Joy Rodriguez is an American soccer forward currently playing for Philadelphia Independence of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the United States women's national soccer team.... Lauren Cheney Lauren Cheney Lauren Nicole Cheney is an American soccer player and member of the United States women's national soccer team. She is currently a forward for Women's Professional Soccer's Boston Breakers.-Career:... |
Andréia Bárbara Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa Bárbara Micheline do Monte Barbosa or simply Bárbara , is a football goalkeeper who has played for the Swedish club Sunnanå SK and the Brazilian National Team.... Andréia Rosa Andréia Rosa de Andrade Andréia Rosa de Andrade, generally known as Andréia Rosa , is a football defender who currently plays for the Brazilian Women's National Team.-External links:**... Tânia Tânia Maria Pereira Ribeiro Tânia Maria Pereira Ribeiro, or simply Tânia is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She plays as a defender for Brazil's Saad EC, and is a member of the Brazilian National Team, for which she won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Simone Simone Gomes Jatobá Simone Gomes Jatobá, or simply Simone is a Brazilian women's soccer player.-Career:She has played in the volante position for France's Olympique Lyonnais since 2005... Rosana Rosana dos Santos Augusto Rosana dos Santos Augusto , commonly known as Rosana, is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder currently playing for French club Lyon in the Division 1 Féminine. She is also a member of the Brazilian Women's National Team.-Club career:Rosana played for years in Brazil before moving to... Érika Érika Cristiano dos Santos Érika Cristiano dos Santos , commonly known as Érika, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a defender for Santos and the Brazilian Women's National Team.... Renata Costa Renata Aparecida da Costa Renata Aparecida da Costa, or simply Renata Costa or Kóki is a Brazilian women's soccer player.- Career :... Formiga Miraildes Maciel Mota Miraildes Maciel Mota , commonly known as Formiga , is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder who last played for FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Formiga was acquired by FC Gold Pride in the 2008 WPS... Daniela Daniela Alves Lima Daniela Alves Lima , commonly known as Daniela, is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder who last played for Saint Louis Athletica of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazil women's national football team.-Career:Daniela begun her career at the age of 13, at Portuguesa de... Ester Ester Aparecida dos Santos Ester Aparecida dos Santos, or simply Ester is a Brazilian women's soccer player, who plays for Sky Blue FC.- Career :... Pretinha Delma Gonçalves Delma Gonçalves known as Pretinha is a Brazilian women's soccer player. She currently plays as a striker for South Korea's Daekyo Kangaroos. She has been a longtime member of the Brazilian National Team for which she debuted in 1991... Francielle Francielle Manoel Alberto Francielle Manoel Alberto , commonly known as Francielle, is a Brazilian footballer who played midfielder currently playing for Santos, on loan from Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer.-External links:* *... Maycon Andréia dos Santos Andréia dos Santos known as Maycon is a Brazilian women's association football player. She currently plays as a midfielder for Brazil's Saad EC. She was a member of the Brazilian National Team that won the silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Maurine Maurine Dorneles Gonçalves Maurine Dornelles Gonçalves, usually known as Maurine , is a football midfielder who currently plays for the Brazilian Women's National Team, the Western New York Flash, and Santos FC... Marta Cristiane Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva Cristiane Rozeira de Souza Silva , better known as Cristiane, is a Brazilian association football player... Fabiana Fabiana da Silva Simões Fabiana da Silva Simões is a Brazilian footballer who plays forward who last played for Boston Breakers of Women's Professional Soccer and is a member of the Brazilian women's national team.... |
Nadine Angerer Fatmire Bajramaj Fatmire Bajramaj Fatmire "Lira" Bajramaj is a German footballer with Albanian etnicity. She plays as an attacking midfielder for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national team. She placed 3rd in 2010 FIFA Ballon d'Or competition, an annual award given to the world's best player.-Club:Bajramaj began her... Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak Saskia Bartusiak is a German footballer. She plays in a centre back position for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.- Club :... Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer Melanie Behringer is a German footballer. She plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Club:... Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik Linda Bresonik is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or wing back for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.- Club:... Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes Kerstin Garefrekes is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or striker for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.-Club:... Ariane Hingst Ariane Hingst Ariane Hingst is a German footballer. Primarily utilized as a defender or a defensive holding, midfielder Hingst announced this summer that she would be retiring from international football with the German national team. In addition it was announced by 1... Ursula Holl Ursula Holl Ursula Ulrika Holl is a German footballer. She plays for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team as a goalkeeper.- Club :... Annike Krahn Annike Krahn Annike Krahn is a German footballer. She plays in a centre back position for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.-Club:... Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr Simone Laudehr is a German footballer. She plays as a central midfielder or winger for FCR 2001 Duisburg and the German national team.- Club :... Renate Lingor Renate Lingor Renate Lingor is a retired female German international football player.-Club career:Lingor began her career in 1981 with SV Blankenloch at the age of six, in 1983 she joined the youth team of Karlsruher SC. Aged 14 she signed with SC Klinge Seckach where she started her professional career in... Anja Mittag Anja Mittag Anja Mittag is a German international footballer. She currently plays for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam.- External links :*... Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi Célia Okoyino da Mbabi is a German footballer. She plays as a midfielder or a striker for SC 07 Bad Neuenahr and the German national team.-Club:... Babett Peter Babett Peter Babett Peter is a German footballer. She plays as a defender for 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam and the German national team.- Club :... Conny Pohlers Conny Pohlers Conny Pohlers is a successful German football player. Since 1998 she has played in the Women's Bundesliga and since 2001 in the Germany women's national football team.-Domestic Football:... Birgit Prinz Birgit Prinz Birgit Prinz is a former German female professional association football player. She last played for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team. Prinz is one of the game's most prolific strikers and the FIFA Women's World Cup all-time leading scorer with 14 goals . She has been named FIFA... Sandra Smisek Sandra Smisek Sandra Smisek is a German football striker. She currently plays for 1. FFC Frankfurt and the German national team.Smisek has played for Germany at four FIFA Women's World Cup finals.-References:... Kerstin Stegemann Kerstin Stegemann Kerstin Stegemann is a former female football player from Germany.Born in Rheine-Mesum, she made her football debut at age 15 in 1993, playing for FFC Heike Rheine in the Frauen Bundesliga. Within two years, she made her first appearance for the German national team, playing in an April 13, 1995... |
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Chen Yibing Chen Yibing Chen Yibing is a Chinese gymnast, a four-times world champion on still rings. Chen was part of the Chinese team that won the gold medal in the team event at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2011 and the Asian Games in 2006 and 2010... Huang Xu Huang Xu Huang Xu is a Chinese artistic gymnast. He specializes on the pommel horse and the parallel bars and is also strong on still rings.-Background:Huang began gymnastics training when he was five and was a member of the Jiangxu provincial team in 1989... Li Xiaopeng Li Xiaopeng (gymnast) Li Xiaopeng is a male Chinese gymnast, who specializes in parallel bars and vault. He currently holds 16 world titles, more than any other gymnasts in China... Xiao Qin Xiao Qin Xiao Qin is a male Chinese gymnast. He specializes in the horizontal bar and parallel bars, but is best known for his work on the pommel horse for which he has won Olympic, world, national, East Asian Games, and World Cup titles. He joined the Chinese National Team in 1999 and is part of the... Yang Wei Yang Wei (gymnast) Yang Wei is a male gymnast from China.-Career:Yang Wei won the silver medal in the individual all-around competition and won the gold in the team event at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney.... Zou Kai Zou Kai Zou Kai is a Chinese gymnast. He was part of the Chinese team that won the gold medal in the team event at the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2006 Asian Games... |
Takehiro Kashima Takehiro Kashima is a Japanese gymnast, world champion and Olympic champion.-Olympics:Kashima won a gold medal in the team all-around and a bronze medal in pommel-horse at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens... Takuya Nakase Takuya Nakase is a Japanese gymnast.-External links:*... Makoto Okiguchi Makoto Okiguchi is a Japanese gymnast.-External links:... Koki Sakamoto Koki Sakamoto is a Japanese gymnast. He was a member of the 2008 Olympic team that won the silver medal. He was the 2nd best Japanese gymnast in the qualifying round and 5th overall but was replaced in the all around final by Hiroyuki Tomita.... Hiroyuki Tomita Hiroyuki Tomita Hiroyuki Tomita is a Japanese gymnast. Tomita has three Olympic medals from the 2004 and 2008 Olympics.-Early life:... Kōhei Uchimura Kohei Uchimura Kōhei Uchimura is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He is a two-time Olympic silver medalist and a nine-time World medalist . He is famous for winning three consecutive world all around titles and for delivering difficult and accurately executed routines... |
Alexander Artemev Alexander Artemev Alexander Vladimirovich "Sasha" Artemev is an American artistic gymnast. He is the 2006 all-around U.S. National Champion, the 2007 and 2008 U.S. National Champion on the pommel horse and an individual bronze medalist at the 2006 World Championships. Artemev was a member of the bronze medal... Raj Bhavsar Raj Bhavsar Raj Bhavsar is an American artistic gymnast of Indian descent. He was a member of the 2001 and 2003 World Champion U.S. team. He earned a bronze medal as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team, becoming the third Indian-American ever to medal at the Olympics, after Mohini Bhardwaj and Alexi Grewal... Joseph Hagerty Joseph Hagerty Joseph "Joe" Hagerty is an American artistic gymnast. He is the 2008 U.S. national champion on the horizontal bar and the 2008 all-around bronze medalist. He was a member of the bronze medal-winning 2008 U.S. Olympic team.A native of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Hagerty currently lives and trains at... Jonathan Horton Jonathan Horton Jonathan Alan Horton is an American gymnast. He is the 2008 Olympic silver medalist on high bar and the 2010 Worlds all-around bronze medalist. He is married to Haley DeProspero, former gymnast for the University of Oklahoma.... Justin Spring Justin Spring Justin Edward Spring is a retired American gymnast. He is a member of the bronze medal winning U.S. team at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. He was also a top gymnast in NCAA competition, where he represented the University of Illinois.... Kevin Tan Kevin Tan -Early life:Tan was born in Fremont, California in 1981 to immigrants from Taiwan. He graduated from Mission San Jose High School, Class of 2000.He is of Chinese descent. His Chinese and legal name is Kai Wen and that is the name he uses in international competition... |
Women's team all-around |
Cheng Fei Cheng Fei Cheng Fei is a Chinese gymnast. She is a three-time World Champion on the vault and 2006 World Champion on floor exercise. She was a member of the gold medal-winning Chinese teams for the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Aarhus, Denmark and 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China... Deng Linlin Deng Linlin Deng Linlin is a Chinese gymnast. She was a member of the Chinese team that won the team gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, People's Republic of China, and is a three-time World Cup gold medalist... He Kexin He Kexin He Kexin is a Chinese gymnast. At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing she won gold medals on the uneven bars and as a member of the Chinese Artistic Gymnastics team. In 2008, she won two World Cup titles on the uneven bars. On the bars she was one of the few gymnasts in the world to score over 17.00... Jiang Yuyuan Li Shanshan Li Shanshan Li Shanshan is a Chinese gymnast who is especially strong on balance beam. She was a member of the Chinese silver medal-winning team at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany, where she also medalled on the balance beam... Yang Yilin Yang Yilin Yang Yilin is a Chinese gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic all-around bronze medalist and a member of the gold medal winning Chinese Olympics gymnastics team. Yang was also the 2007 World Championships bronze medalist on the uneven bars.-Gymnastic career:... |
Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson Shawn Machel Johnson is an American artistic gymnast. She was the 2008 Olympic balance beam gold medalist and all-around, and floor exercise silver medalist, the 2007 all-around World Champion, and the 2007 and 2008 U.S. all-around champion... Nastia Liukin Nastia Liukin Anastasia Valeryevna "Nastia" Liukin is a Russian-American artistic gymnast. She was the 2008 Olympic individual all-around Champion, the 2005 and 2007 World Champion on the balance beam, and the 2005 World Champion on the uneven bars... Chellsie Memmel Chellsie Memmel Chellsie Marie Memmel is an American gymnast. She is the 2005 World All-Around Champion, making her the third American woman, after Kim Zmeskal and Shannon Miller, to become World Champion in the All-Around. She is also a World Champion on the uneven bars and as part of the U.S. team... Samantha Peszek Samantha Peszek Samantha Nicole Peszek is an American national team gymnast. She was a member of the United States' 2008 Olympic women's gymnastics team.-Career:In 2007, Peszek competed on the gold medal-winning U.S... Alicia Sacramone Alicia Sacramone Alicia Marie Sacramone is an American artistic gymnast.Sacramone began gymnastics at the age of eight, began competing in the elite ranks in 2002 and joined the U.S. national team in 2003. At US National Championships from 2004 to 2008, she won twelve medals, including four golds on vault and two... Bridget Sloan Bridget Sloan Bridget Elizabeth Sloan is an American gymnast. She is the 2009 All-Around World Champion and the 2009 All-Around U.S. National Champion. Sloan was a member of the silver medal U.S. women's gymnastics team at the 2008 Olympics.... |
Andreea Acatrinei Andreea Acatrinei Andreea Acatrinei is a Romanian artistic gymnast. She is an Olympic bronze medalist with the team.-External links:* *... Gabriela Drăgoi Gabriela Dragoi Gabriela Drăgoi is a Romanian artistic gymnast. She is an Olympic bronze medalist and a European gold medalist with the team... Andreea Grigore Andreea Grigore Andreea Florentina Grigore is a Romanian artistic gymnast. She is an Olympic bronze medalist and a world bronze medalist with the team. She was a successful junior gymnast winning three silver medals at the 2006 Junior European Championships .-External links:* *... Sandra Izbaşa Sandra Izbasa Sandra Raluca Izbaşa is a Romanian artistic gymnast. Her best event is the floor exercise on which she is an Olympic champion and a three-time European Champion. She also won medals on balance beam, vault, all around, and with the team... Steliana Nistor Steliana Nistor Steliana Nistor is a Romanian gymnast. She is an Olympic and a world bronze medalist with the team. Individually, she is a world all around and beam silver medalist and a multiple European medalist on beam and uneven bars. Her best events were the uneven bars, the beam and the all around... Anamaria Tămârjan Anamaria Tamârjan Anamaria Tămârjan is a Romanian artistic gymnast. She is a bronze Olympic medalist and a gold European medalist with the team. Individually, she is a European silver medalist on balance beam and a bronze medalist on floor... |
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Margarita Aliychuk Margarita Aliychuk Margarita Sergeyevna Aliychuk , born August 10, 1990 in Seversk, Tomsk Oblast, is a Russian gymnast and Olympic champion.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a gold medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... Anna Gavrilenko Anna Gavrilenko Anna Vitaliyevna Gavrilenko is a Russian rhythmic gymnast and Olympic champion.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a gold medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:* -External links:... Tatiana Gorbunova Tatiana Gorbunova Tatiana Igorevna Gorbunova is a Russian gymnast and Olympic champion.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a gold medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:* -External links:... Yelena Posevina Daria Shkurikhina Daria Shkurikhina Daria Valeryevna Shkurikhina is a Russian gymnast and Olympic champion.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a gold medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... Natalia Zuyeva Natalia Zuyeva Natalia Vladimirovna Zuyeva is a Russian gymnast and Olympic champion.She competed at the 2006 European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Moscow, Russia where she received a gold medal in the rhythmic group competition... |
Cai Tong-Tong Cai Tong-Tong Cai Tongtong is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won the group championships at the 2006 National Group Championships.She represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the group competition.-References:... Chou Tao Chou Tao Chou Tao is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won the group gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.She represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the group competition.-References:... Lü Yuanyang Lü Yuanyang Lü Yuanyang is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She represented China at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where she placed 6th in the Group All-Around.She represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the group competition.-References:... Sui Jian-Shuang Sui Jian-Shuang Sui Jianshuang is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won the gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games in the group event.She represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the group competition.-References:... Sun Dan Sun Dan Sun Dan is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won five medals at the 2004 Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, two of them gold, and has competed at three World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.... Zhang Shuo Zhang Shuo (gymnast) Zhang Shuo is a Chinese rhythmic gymnast. She won the individual/group gold medal at the 2002 Asian Games.She represented China at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal in the group competition.-References:... |
Olesya Babushkina Olesya Babushkina Olesya Babushkina is a Belarusian gymnast.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Babushkina won a bronze medal as a member of the Belarusian women's rhythmic gymnastics group.... Anastasia Ivankova Anastasia Ivankova Anastasia Ivankova is a Belarusian gymnast.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a bronze medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... Ksenia Sankovich Ksenia Sankovich Ksenia Sankovich is a Belarusian gymnast.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a bronze medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... Zinaida Lunina Zinaida Lunina Zinaida Lunina is a Belarusian gymnast.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a bronze medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... Glafira Martinovich Glafira Martinovich Glafira Martinovich is a Belarusian gymnast. She holds the distinction of being Belarus' youngest Olympian as she competed at the 2004 Summer Games at the age of 15 years and 204 days.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a bronze medal in the rhythmic group... Alina Tumilovich Alina Tumilovich Alina Tumilovich is a Belarusian gymnast.She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where she received a bronze medal in the rhythmic group competition.-References:*... |
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Handball
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Jérôme Fernandez Jérôme Fernandez Jérôme Fernandez is a French handball player, currently playing for THW Kiel in Germany.-History:* 1997-1999 : Spacer's Toulouse* 1999-2002 : Montpellier HB* 2002-2008 : FC Barcelona Handbol... Didier Dinart Didier Dinart Didier Dinart is a French handball player, currently playing for the internationally renowned BM Ciudad Real handball team in Spain... Cédric Burdet Cédric Burdet Cédric Burdet is a retired French handball player who played most of his career in French handball team Montpellier HB until his retirement in 2009 .... Guillaume Gille Guillaume Gille Guillaume Alain Gille , is a handball player from France. He is the winner of the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Together with his brother, Bertrand Gille, he plays in the German Bundesliga for HSV Hamburg.-Career:Gille's career as a handball player began early... Bertrand Gille Daniel Narcisse Daniel Narcisse Daniel Narcisse is a French handball player. His main strength as a field player is his ability to jump very high, to the point of being able to score goals above interfering defense players... Olivier Girault Olivier Girault Olivier Girault is a now retired French team handball player, who is currently the coach of the Paris Handball team... Daouda Karaboué Daouda Karaboué Daouda Karaboué is a French handball player, he won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics 08 and World Championship 09.He was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to parents from Burkina Faso.... Nikola Karabatić Nikola Karabatic Nikola Karabatić ) is a French team handball player, born to a Croatian father and Serbian mother.He was part of the French national handball team that won the bronze medal at the 2008 European Men's Handball Championship. He was top scorer at the championship together with Ivano Balić and Lars... Christophe Kempe Christophe Kempe Christophe Kempe handball player, winner of the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Thierry Omeyer Joël Abati Joël Abati Joël Marc Abati is a French handball player, currently playing for Montpellier HB in France.Before joining Montpellier HB, Abati played ten years for SC Magdeburg in Germany.- History:... Luc Abalo Luc Abalo Luc Abalo is a French handball player. Official player for the national handball team since 2006 and the European championship, he was on the teams that won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, the European champion title in 2010 and the World champion title in 2009 and 2011.-References:... Michaël Guigou Michaël Guigou Michaël Guigou is a French handball player, having played since the start of his career for Montpellier HB.... Cédric Paty Cédric Paty Cédric Paty is a French handball player, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... |
Alexander Petersson Alexander Petersson Alexander Petersson is a Icelandic handball player of Latvian and Baltic German origin, who currently plays for the Iceland national handball team and Füchse Berlin in The Handball-Bundesliga.Alexander was voted the Icelandic sports person of the year 2010 by the Icelandic Sport Press... Arnór Atlason Arnór Atlason Arnór Atlason is an Icelandic handball player, currently playing for Danish Handball League side FCK Håndbold. He also plays for the Icelandic national handball team.- Hobbys :... Ásgeir Örn Hallgrímsson Asgeir Örn Hallgrimsson Ásgeir Örn Hallgrimsson is an Icelandic handball player, currently playing for Danish Handball League side Faaborg. He also plays for the Icelandic national handball team, for whom he has played 72 matches... Björgvin Páll Gústavsson Björgvin Páll Gústavsson Björgvin Páll Gustavsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for Magdeburg in Germany.Björgvin Páll Gústavsson was born in Hvammstangi the year of 1985 but he grew up in Kópavogur, he is the oldest child of four, he has two brothers Axel Birgir, Margeir Felix and two sisters... Guðjón Valur Sigurðsson Guðjón Valur Sigurðsson Guðjón Valur Sigurðsson is an Icelandic handball player who plays for AG København in the Danish Handball League.-Biography:... Hreiðar Guðmundsson Hreiðar Guðmundsson Hreiðar Levy Guðmundsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for TV Emsdetten in Germany.-Links:* at www.tvemsdetten.com... Ingimundur Ingimundarson Ingimundur Ingimundarson Ingimundur Ingimundarson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for GWD Minden in Handball-Bundesliga. In June 2008 he was able to leave the Norwegian side Elverum Håndball on free transfer due to a misunderstandment when he agreed to sign a new contract, but never signed it... Logi Geirsson Logi Geirsson Logi Eldon Geirsson is an Retired Icelandic handballer he retired of constant injery.He was born in Reykjavík.Raised in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland... Ólafur Stefánsson Ólafur Stefánsson Ólafur Indriði Stefánsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for AG_København in Denmark. He is the current captain for the Iceland national handball team. His demarcation is right back... Róbert Gunnarsson Róbert Gunnarsson Róbert Gunnarsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for VfL Gummersbach in The Handball-Bundesliga. Róbert Gunnarsson is joining German Bundesliga team Rhein-Neckar Löwen 2011 and will play there with Ólafur Stefánsson and Guðjón Valur Sigurðsson.-External links:* at... Sigfús Sigurðsson Sigfús Sigurðsson Sigfús Sigurðsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for Valur Reykjavik in The N1 League. He competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, winning the silver medal in 2008.-References:... Snorri Guðjónsson Sturla Ásgeirsson Sturla Ásgeirsson Sturla Ásgeirsson is an Icelandic handball player who currently plays for HSG Düsseldorf in Germany.-External links:* at hsg-duesseldorf.de... Sverre Andreas Jakobsson Sverre Andreas Jakobsson Sverre Andreas Jakobsson is an Icelandic handball player in Oslo, Norway to Icelandic father and Norwegian mother.He currently plays for TV Grosswallstadt in the Handball-Bundesliga.-External links:*... |
Albert Rocas Albert Rocas Albert Rocas Comas is a Spanish handball player. He currently plays for Barcelona.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia. He was included as "Best right wing" in that tournament's All... Alberto Entrerríos Alberto Entrerríos Alberto Entrerrios is a Spanish European Handballer for BM Ciudad Real. He is 192 cm tall and weighs 100 kg... Carlos Prieto Cristian Malmagro Cristian Malmagro Cristian Malmagro is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.-External links:*... David Barrufet David Barrufet David Barrufet Bofill David Barrufet Bofill David Barrufet Bofill (born 4 June 1970 in Barcelona, Catalonia is a former catalan handball goalkeeper, currently playing for FC Barcelona Handbol.... David Davis Demetrio Lozano Demetrio Lozano Demetrio Lozano Jarque is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.... Iker Romero Iker Romero Iker Romero Fernández is a 1.97 m and 100 kg Spanish handball player, currently playing left back for Barcelona.... Jon Belaustegui Jon Belaustegui Jon Belaustegui Ruano is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.... José Javier Hombrados Jose Javier Hombrados José Javier Hombrados is a Spanish Handball player. He currently plays for BM Ciudad Real of the Spanish Liga ASOBAL... Juanín García Juanín García Juan García Lorenzana, known as Juanín García, is a Spanish handball player. He currently plays for Barcelona, with whom he won the Champions League in 2011 in the finale against Ciudad Real.... Raúl Entrerríos Raúl Entrerríos Raúl Entrerríos is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.... Rubén Garabaya Rubén Garabaya Rubén Garabaya is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.-References:*... Víctor Tomás Víctor Tomás Víctor Tomás González is a Spanish handball player.He participated at the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the Spain national handball team. The team won a bronze medal, defeating Croatia.... |
Women's team |
Kari Aalvik Grimsbø Kari Aalvik Grimsbø Kari Aalvik Grimsbø is a Norwegian handball player, who grew up in the municipality of Skaun. She is goalkeeper for Byåsen I.L. and the Norwegian national team.... Katja Nyberg Katja Nyberg Katja Johanna Alice Nyberg , is a naturalized Norwegian handball player, currently playing for Norwegian club Larvik HK as well as the Norwegian national team.- Early years :... Ragnhild Aamodt Ragnhild Aamodt Ragnhild Aamodt is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for the Norwegian club Sarpsborg. Until March 2009 she also played for the Norwegian national team.... Gøril Snorroeggen Gøril Snorroeggen Gøril Snorroeggen is a Norwegian handball player, who plays for Esbjerg. She comes from an athletic family; her father was active in orienteering and her mother has played for Byåsen I.L., the team in which her elder sister, Marthe Snorroeggen are currently playing for.She began her career at the... Else-Marthe Sørlie Lybekk Else-Marthe Sørlie Lybekk Else-Marthe Sørlie Lybekk is a Norwegian team handball player, world champion from 1999, gold medalist from the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and bronze medalist from the 2000 Olympics... Tonje Nøstvold Tonje Nøstvold Tonje Nøstvold is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for Byåsen HE. Previous clubs includes Sola Håndball and FC Midtjylland Håndbold.... Karoline Dyhre Breivang Karoline Dyhre Breivang Karoline Dyhre Breivang is a Norwegian team handball player. She is an Olympic gold medalist as well as three times European champion. She also received a silver medal at the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship in France.... Kristine Lunde Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng Gro Hammerseng is a Norwegian handballer playing for the Norwegian national team and Norwegian club Larvik HK. She has been the captain of the national team for several years, and in 2007 she was voted female World Handball Player of the Year.- Club career :Hammerseng started her handball career... Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen Kari Mette Johansen is a Norwegian team handball player and four times European champion. She was voted into the All star team at the 2006 European Women's Handball Championship, where she won gold medal with the Norwegian national team.-Career:Kari Mette Johansen plays for the Norwegian club... Marit Malm Frafjord Marit Malm Frafjord Marit Malm Frafjord is a Norwegian handball player. She currently plays for Viborg HK.She made her debut on the Norwegian national team in 2005, and has played 105 international matches and scored 235 goals... Tonje Larsen Tonje Larsen Tonje Larsen is a Norwegian handballer who plays for the Norwegian national team and the club Larvik HK. She is Olympic champion, World champion and twice European champion... Katrine Lunde Haraldsen Linn-Kristin Riegelhuth |
Inna Suslina Inna Suslina Inna Evgenevna Suslina is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship.... Maria Sidorova Maria Sidorova Maria Igorevna Sidorova is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship.... Yana Uskova Yana Uskova Yana Viktorovna Uskova is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship, and was also voted into the championship's All-Star Team.-References:... Yekaterina Marennikova Yekaterina Marennikova Yekaterina Aleksandrovna Marennikova is a Russian team handball player, world champion and olympic medallist.She won gold medal with the Russian team at the 2005 World Women's Handball Championship in Saint Petersburg, Russia. She received a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in... Emiliya Turey Yelena Dmitriyeva Anna Kareyeva Lyudmila Postnova Irina Bliznova Irina Bliznova Irina Yuryevna Bliznova is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2005 World Women's Handball Championship in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and again in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship... Yelena Polenova Oxana Romenskaya Oxana Romenskaya Oxana Viktorovna Romenskaya is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship.... Natalia Shipilova Natalia Shipilova Natalia Borisovna Shipilova is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2007 World Women's Handball Championship.... Yekaterina Andryushina Irina Poltoratskaya Irina Poltoratskaya Irina Igorevna Poltoratskaya is a Russian team handball player, playing on the Russian women's national handball team. She won gold medal with the Russian winning team in the 2005 World Women's Handball Championship in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and again in the 2007 World Women's Handball... |
Oh Yong-Ran Oh Yong-Ran Oh Yong-Ran is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... Kim O-Na Kim O-Na Kim On-A is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... Huh Soon-Young Huh Soon-Young Huh Soon-Young is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, in the 2000 Summer Olympics, and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.... Song Hai-Rim Song Hai-Rim Song Hai-Rim is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:**... Kim Nam-Sun Kim Nam-Sun Kim Nam-Sun is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... Kim Cha-Youn Kim Cha-Youn Kim Cha-Youn is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 19 goals.-External links:*... Oh Seong-Ok Oh Seong-Ok Oh Seong-Ok is a South Korean handball player who is the first Korean woman to compete at five Olympics .... Hong Jeong-Ho Hong Jeong-Ho Hong Jeong-Ho is a South Korean team handball player and Olympic champion. She received gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, playing for the Korean national team. She received a silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.-References:... Park Chung-Hee Park Chung-Hee (handball) Park Chung-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... Lee Min-Hee Lee Min-Hee Lee Min-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... An Jung-Hwa An Jung-Hwa An Jung-Hwa is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008, she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... Bae Min-Hee Bae Min-Hee Bae Min-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.In 2008 she won a bronze medal with the South Korean team.-External links:*... Choi Im-jeong Choi Im-jeong Choi Im-jeong is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 16 goals.... Moon Pil-Hee Moon Pil-Hee Moon Pil-Hee is a female South Korean handball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.In 2004 she won the silver medal with the South Korean team. She played all seven matches and scored 16 goals.-External links:*... |
Judo
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Modern pentathlon
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Rowing
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Men's double sculls |
David Crawshay David Crawshay David Crawshay is an Australian rower. Crawshay is a member of Mercantile Rowing Club based on the Yarra River in Victoria.... Scott Brennan Scott Brennan (rower) Scott Brennan is an Australian rower.Brennan took up rowing in 1995 whilst at St Virgil's College in Hobart, where he eventually became captain of the school in 1998... |
Tõnu Endrekson Tõnu Endrekson Tõnu Endrekson is an Estonian rower. He was fourth in the double sculls event with Leonid Gulov at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Endrekson won a silver medal in 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing in the double sculls event with Jüri Jaanson... Jüri Jaanson Jüri Jaanson Jüri Jaanson is the most successful Estonian rower of all time and the winner of five medals at Rowing World Championships. He became World Champion in Tasmania 1990 in the single sculls event. 14 years later, at age 38 he won an Olympic silver medal in the single sculls event at the 2004 Summer... |
Matthew Wells Matthew Wells (rower) Matthew Wells is a British Olympic rower.Wells was born in Bradford and grew up in Hexham, where he learnt to row at Queen Elizabeth High School... Stephen Rowbotham Stephen Rowbotham Stephen Christopher Rowbotham is a British rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in double sculls. Rowbotham was educated at Clifton College and Durham University where he switched from tennis to rowing, having previously represented the UK in tennis.... |
Women's double sculls |
Georgina Evers-Swindell Georgina Evers-Swindell Georgina Earl, formerly known as Georgina Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Caroline Meyer, and is a double Olympic gold medalist, having won at Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008... Caroline Evers-Swindell Caroline Evers-Swindell Caroline Meyer formerly known as Caroline Evers-Swindell is a former New Zealand rower. She is 179 cm tall and 80kg. She competed in the double sculls with her identical twin sister Georgina Earl... |
Annekatrin Thiele Annekatrin Thiele Annekatrin Thiele is a German rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in double sculls.- References :... Christiane Huth Christiane Huth Christiane Huth is a German rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in double sculls.- References :... |
Elise Laverick Elise Laverick Elise Mary Laverick is a British rower. She won bronze at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the double scull with Sarah Winckless, and again at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Anna Bebington... Anna Bebington Anna Bebington Anna Rose Watkins is a British rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in Double Sculls and has won 4 medals in the World Championships, most recently a successful defense of her world title with Katherine Grainger, in Bled, Slovenia in... |
Men's lightweight double sculls |
Zac Purchase Zac Purchase Zachary Jake Nicholas 'Zac' Purchase MBE is an English rower.Born in Cheltenham, Purchase started rowing in 1999 at the King's School, Worcester. He competed at the Junior World Rowing Championships in 2003 and 2004... Mark Hunter Mark Hunter (rower) Mark John Hunter MBE is a British rower.In 2007 he partnered Zac Purchase in the Great Britain Lightweight Men's Double Scull. They won medals at each World Cup Regatta through the season. At the World Rowing Championships in Munich-Oberschleissheim they won a Bronze medal... |
Dimitrios Mougios Dimitrios Mougios Dimitrios Mougios is a Greek rower.-Career:Mougios won the silver medal in men's lightweight double sculls with Vasileios Polymeros at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-References:*... Vasileios Polymeros |
Mads Rasmussen Mads Rasmussen Mads Reinholdt Rasmussen is a Danish rower and double World Champion in the Lightweight Double Sculls, with his partner Rasmus Quist. Rasmussen and Quist placed fourth in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-External links:*... Rasmus Quist |
Women's lightweight double sculls |
Kirsten van der Kolk Kirsten van der Kolk Kirsten Irene Merian van der Kolk is a rower from the Netherlands.Together with Marit van Eupen she participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished in sixth position in the lightweight double sculls. Four years later they took part in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics where... Marit van Eupen Marit van Eupen Marit van Eupen is a rower from the Netherlands.Together with Kirsten van der Kolk she participated at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney where they finished in sixth position in the lightweight double sculls. Four years later they took part in Athens at the 2004 Summer Olympics where they won the... |
Minna Nieminen Minna Nieminen Minna Nieminen is a Finnish rower. She won a silver medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Sanna Stén Sanna Stén Sanna Stén is a Finnish rower. She won a silver medal in the women's lightweight double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Tracy Cameron Tracy Cameron Tracy Cameron Began Rowing in 2000 at the age of 25 by enrolling in the learn to row program, while attending the University of Calgary... Melanie Kok Melanie Kok Melanie Kok [pronounced "Cook"] is a Canadian rower. Kok won a bronze medal in the Women's Lightweight Double Sculls at the 2008 Olympic Games with partner Tracy Cameron.-University career:Kok earned a B.A... |
Men's quadruple sculls |
Konrad Wasielewski Konrad Wasielewski Konrad Wasielewski is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.For his sport achievements, he received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2008.... Marek Kolbowicz Marek Kolbowicz Marek Kolbowicz is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics and was world champion in 2005, 2006 and 2007.For his sport achievements, he received:... Michał Jeliński Adam Korol Adam Korol Adam Korol is a Polish rower. He won a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.For his sport achievements, he received: Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta in 2008.- References :... |
Luca Agamennoni Luca Agamennoni Luca Agamennoni is an Italian silver medal and bronze medal winner for rowing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-References:*... Simone Venier Simone Venier Simone Venier is an Italian rower. He won a silver medal in the men's quadruple sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Rossano Galtarossa Rossano Galtarossa Rossano Galtarossa is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, together with Agostino Abbagnale, Simone Raineri, and Alessio Sartori.He received a bronze medal in quadruple sculls at the 1992 Summer... Simone Raineri Simone Raineri Simone Raineri is an Italian competition rower and Olympic champion.He received a gold medal in quadruple sculls at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, together with Agostino Abbagnale, Rossano Galtarossa, and Alessio Sartori.-References:*... |
Jonathan Coeffic Jonathan Coeffic Jonathan Coeffic is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple skull.- References :*... Pierre-Jean Peltier Pierre-Jean Peltier Pierre-Jean Peltier is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple skull.- References :*... Julien Bahain Julien Bahain Julien Bahain is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple scull.- References :*... Cédric Berrest Cédric Berrest Cédric Berrest is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in quadruple scull.... |
Women's quadruple sculls |
Tang Bin Tang Bin Tang Bin is a female Chinese rower, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st fours;*2007 World Championships - 3rd quadruple sculls;*2007 World Cup Amsterdam - 1st quadruple sculls... Xi Aihua Xi Aihua Xi Aihua is a female Chinese rower, who will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2001/2005 National Games - 2nd eights/single sculls;*2002 National Championships - 1st double/quadruple sculls;... Jin Ziwei Jin Ziwei Jin Ziwei is a female Chinese rower. She competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major performances:*2005 National Games - 1st double sculls*2007 World Championships - 3rd quadruple sculls-References:... Zhang Yangyang Zhang Yangyang Zhang Yangyang |Siping]], Jilin) is a female Chinese rower, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Records:*2006/2007 National Championships - 3rd single sculls;*2007/2008 World Cup Austria/Munich - 4th quadruple sculls;... |
Annie Vernon Annie Vernon Annabel Morwenna Vernon is an English rower.She was educated at Wadebridge School, Downing College, Cambridge and King's College London .... Debbie Flood Debbie Flood Deborah Kirsty "Debbie" Flood is an English female rower, noteworthy for winning Silver Medals in the Quadruple Sculls at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.... Frances Houghton Frances Houghton Frances Julia P. Houghton is an English female rower, noteworthy for winning Silver Medals in the Quadruple Sculls at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games.... Katherine Grainger Katherine Grainger Katherine Grainger MBE is a Scottish rower.Her family moved to Netherley, Aberdeenshire and Katherine represents Edinburgh's St Andrew Boat Club in rowing events. She trained on the River Dee, which has the distinction of being the only river she has fallen into whilst rowing.She is a three time... |
Britta Oppelt Britta Oppelt Britta Oppelt is an Olympic-medaling sculler who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and represented Germany where she competed in the double sculls, and took home the silver medal along with teammate Peggy Waleska.-External links:*... Manuela Lutze Manuela Lutze Manuela Lutze is a multi Olympic-medaling sculler who competed in four Olympics, winning two gold medals and a bronze medal. In addition, she has also won 4 Gold Medals in the Quadruple Sculls event at the World Championships, beginning with Cologne, Germany in 1998-External links:*... Kathrin Boron Kathrin Boron Kathrin Boron is a German sculler, and four-time Olympic gold medalist... Stephanie Schiller Stephanie Schiller Stephanie Schiller is an Olympic-medalist sculler, winning a bronze medal.-External links:*... |
Men's coxless pair |
Drew Ginn Drew Ginn Drew Cameron Ginn, OAM, is an Australian rower and triple Olympic gold medallist.... Duncan Free Duncan Free Duncan Free, is an Australian rower and Olympic medallist. Free was born in Hobart, Tasmania but currently lives on Queensland's Gold Coast.... |
David Calder David Calder (rower) David Calder or Dave Calder is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia. He graduated from Brentwood College School in 1996.... Scott Frandsen Scott Frandsen Scott Frandsen is a Canadian rower of Swedish and Danish descent.-Biography:Born in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, he began rowing at age 16 at Brentwood College , in British Columbia, Canada.He rowed for four years at the University of California, Berkeley... |
Nathan Twaddle Nathan Twaddle Nathan Twaddle, MNZM is a rower from New Zealand and Olympic medallist. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, in the coxless pair rowing with his partner George Bridgewater and came out with a bronze medal.... George Bridgewater George Bridgewater George Bridgewater, MNZM, is a New Zealand rower who currently competes in the pair at international level with Nathan Twaddle. The pair won bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing... |
Women's coxless pair |
Georgeta Andrunache Georgeta Damian Georgeta Damian-Andrunache is a female rower from Romania and winner of five Olympic gold medals. She is married to Valeriu Andrunache.... Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu is a Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals.Susanu rowed in the Romanian women's eight that won the rowing World Championships in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and the 2000 Summer Olympics... |
Wu You Wu You Wu You is a female Chinese rower, who won silver medal in the Women's double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her race partner was Gao Yulan.-References:* 2008 Beijing... Gao Yulan Gao Yulan Gao Yulan is a female Chinese rower, who won silver medal in the Women's double sculls at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her race partner was Wu You.-References:... |
Yuliya Bichyk Yuliya Bichyk Yuliya Bichyk is a Belarusian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in coxless pair.- External links :* at sports-reference.com... Natallia Helakh Natallia Helakh Natallia Helakh is a Belarusian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in coxless pair.- References :... |
Men's coxless four |
Tom James Tom James Thomas James MBE is a Welsh rower, Olympic Champion, and victorious Cambridge Blue.-Education:James was educated at The King's School, Chester, where he took up the sport of rowing... Steve Williams Steve Williams (rower) Stephen David Williams OBE is an English rower and double Olympic champion.In April and May 2011, Steve will be taking part in Richard Parks'... Pete Reed Andrew Triggs-Hodge Andrew Triggs-Hodge Andrew Triggs Hodge MBE is a British rower and an Olympic and double World Champion.- Education :... |
Matt Ryan Matt Ryan (rower) Matt Ryan is an Australian rower. Ryan competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :... James Marburg James Marburg James Marburg is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the Coxless four.-External links:*... Cameron McKenzie-McHarg Cameron McKenzie-McHarg Cameron McKenzie-McHarg is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :... Francis Hegerty Francis Hegerty Francis Hegerty is an Australian rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in Coxless four.- References :*... |
Julien Desprès Julien Desprès Julien Desprès is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... Benjamin Rondeau Benjamin Rondeau Benjamin Rondeau is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... Germain Chardin Germain Chardin Germain Chardin is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four. He also competed at the 2010_World_Rowing_Championships, where he won a gold medal in Coxless four.... Dorian Mortelette Dorian Mortelette Dorian Mortelette is a French rower. He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in Coxless four.- References :*... |
Men's lightweight coxless four |
Thomas Ebert Thomas Ebert Thomas Ebert is a Danish lightweight rower who won gold at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics in the Men's Lightweight Coxless Fours.... Morten Jørgensen Morten Jørgensen Morten Jørgensen is a Danish lightweight rower. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Lightweight coxless fours together with Thomas Ebert, Eskild Ebbesen, and Mads Kruse Andersen.... Eskild Ebbesen Eskild Ebbesen Eskild Balschmidt Ebbesen is a Danish lightweight rower, who has won a total number of four Olympic and six World Championship gold medals.... Mads Andersen Mads Kruse Andersen Mads Christian Kruse Andersen is a Danish lightweight rower. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Lightweight coxless fours together with Thomas Ebert, Eskild Ebbesen, and Morten Jørgensen.-References:... |
Łukasz Pawłowski Bartłomiej Pawełczak Miłosz Bernatajtys Paweł Rańda |
Iain Brambell Iain Brambell Iain Brambell is a Canadian rower. He is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. He won a bronze medal at the 2002 world championships in Seville, Spain in the men's lightweight fours event. He was born in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia... Jon Beare Jon Beare Jon Beare is a Canadian rower. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he started rowing in 1988 and is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario. In 1993 he participated in the Canada Games in Kamloops B.C.as a member of the Ontario Team. The team returned with a gold in the four, and a silver in the eight... Mike Lewis Mike Lewis (rower) Mike Lewis is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia.Lewis won a bronze in the men's lightweight fours at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Iain Brambell, Liam Parsons and Jon Beare.-External links:* at Rowing Canada... Liam Parsons Liam Parsons Liam Parsons is a Canadian rower. He was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario.Parsons won a bronze in the men's lightweight fours at the 2008 Summer Olympics with Iain Brambell, Mike Lewis and Jon Beare.-External links:* at Rowing Canada... |
Men's eight |
Kevin Light Kevin Light Kevin Richard Light is a Canadian rower. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia but has lived in Victoria, British Columbia since 1985. He began rowing at Stelly's High School in grade 12 and graduating in 1997... Ben Rutledge Ben Rutledge Ben Rutledge is a Canadian Olympic rower.In Seville, Spain 2002 he was a member of the first ever Canadian Men's 8+ crew to win a Gold Medal at a World Championship regatta... Andrew Byrnes Andrew Byrnes James Andrew Byrnes is a Canadian rower and Olympic gold medalist. He was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Ithaca, New York... Jake Wetzel Jake Wetzel Jacob Wetzel is a Canadian rower. He has represented both Canada and the United States at the World Championships and the Olympics. He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.- College years :... Malcolm Howard Malcolm Howard (rower) Malcolm Howard is a Canadian rower. He was born in Victoria, British Columbia and graduated from Brentwood College School in 2001.... Dominic Seiterle Dominic Seiterle Dominic Seiterle is a Canadian rower. He was born in Montreal, Quebec. He is world champion 2007 as a member of the 8+. He also won the Rowing World Cup 2007.... Adam Kreek Adam Kreek Adam Kreek is a Canadian rower. Born in London, Ontario, he was a student at the University of Victoria where he met his wife Rebecca. He won the gold medal at both the 2003 and 2002 world championships for Canada's men's eight team in Milan, Italy and Seville, Spain respectively... Kyle Hamilton Brian Price |
Alex Partridge Alex Partridge Alex Partridge is a British rower, and an Olympic silver medallist- Education :Partridge started rowing at Monkton Combe School, Bath, and attended Oxford Brookes University to study Technology Management... Tom Stallard Tom Stallard Thomas Alexander Stallard is a professional rower. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Mens eight.-References:... Tom Lucy Tom Lucy Thomas David Lucy is a Welsh international rower from Llangovan near Monmouth. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Mens eight.... Richard Egington Richard Egington Richard Phillip Egington is a British rower. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics for Great Britain in the Men's eight.-References:... Josh West Josh West Joshua "Josh" West is a British rower.-Early life:West is Jewish, was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States. His mother is American, and his father is British.-Rowing career:... Alastair Heathcote Alastair Heathcote Alastair Heathcote is a British rower and Captain in the British Army.Heathcote is the eldest grandson and eventual heir of Sir Gilbert Simon Heathcote, 9th Baronet. He was educated at Eton College, Newcastle University and Oxford Brookes University. His father was an Old Etonian Guards officer... Matthew Langridge Matthew Langridge Matthew Langridge is a current Great Britain oarsman.-Junior Rowing Career:... Colin Smith Colin Smith (rower) Colin Smith is a British rower, Olympic silver medallist and three times an Oxford Blue.-Education:... Acer Nethercott Acer Nethercott Acer Gary Nethercott is a British coxwain, Olympic silver medallist and double Boat Race winner.-Education:... |
Beau Hoopman Beau Hoopman -Olympic career:Beau was part of the Olympic gold medal winning Men's 8+ team in 2004, which also set the M8+ 2000m World Record during a qualifying heat... Matt Schnobrich Matt Schnobrich Matt Schnobrich is a male rower who qualified for the prestigious bow seat in the United States Men's Eight in the rowing events of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.... Micah Boyd Micah Boyd Micah Boyd is a male crew rower who qualified for the prestigious eight-man rowing competition of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, competing for the United States... Wyatt Allen Wyatt Allen Wyatt Allen is an American rower. He won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer games. He is a graduate of Portland High School and the University of Virginia.-References:... Daniel Walsh Daniel Walsh Daniel Walsh is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Steven Coppola Steven Coppola Steven Coppola and is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Biography:... Josh Inman Josh Inman Josh Inman is an American rower. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Inman was raised in Oregon where he graduated from Hillsboro High School and Oregon State University... Bryan Volpenhein Bryan Volpenhein Bryan Volpenhein , is an American rower. He is a three-time Olympian, having participated in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.... Marcus McElhenney Marcus McElhenney Marcus McElhenney is an American coxswain. He won a bronze medal in the men's eight at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... |
Women's eight |
Erin Cafaro Erin Cafaro Erin Cafaro is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight.-See also:* Rowing * Anna Cummins* Caryn Davies* Susan Francia... Lindsay Shoop Lindsay Shoop Lindsay Shoop is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight. She rowed at University of Virginia.-See also:* Rowing * Erin Cafaro... Anna Goodale Anna Goodale Anna Goodale is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight.... Elle Logan Elle Logan Elle Logan is an American rower. She was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine and attended the Brooks School in North Andover, Massachusetts for high school. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight... Anna Cummins Anna Mickelson Anna Cummins is an American rower who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the women's eight... Susan Francia Susan Francia Susan Francia is an American rower. Growing up in Abington, Pennsylvania, she attended Abington Senior High School, followed by the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Criminology and Sociology. She currently resides in Princeton, New Jersey and is affiliated with the... Caroline Lind Caroline Lind Caroline Lind is an American rower and debutante. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight as the seven-seat. She graduated from Phillips Academy in 2002 and Princeton University in 2006... Caryn Davies Caryn Davies Caryn Davies is an American rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight as the stroke seat. At the 2004 Olympic Games she won a silver medal... Mary Whipple Mary Whipple Mary Whipple is an American coxswain. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a gold medal in women's eight, and at the 2004 Summer Olympics where she won a silver medal. As a coxswain, Whipple stands 5'3" and weighs in at 108 lbs.Mary has a twin sister Sarah... |
Femke Dekker Femke Dekker Femke Dekker is a Dutch rower from the Netherlands.Dekker started rowing in 1990 and made her international debut in the double sculls at the 1995 Junior World Championships in Poznan. Together with Christel Rijnten she won the bronze medal... Marlies Smulders Marlies Smulders Marlies Smulders is a rower from the Netherlands.With the Dutch eights Smulders qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal. In 2007 she returned to the eights in which the Dutch only became seventh at the World Championships... Nienke Kingma Nienke Kingma Nienke Kingma is a rower from the Netherlands.Kingma took part in the World Championships of 2006 in the fours finishing fifth in Eton. A year later at the World Championships in Munich she was part of the double sculls and became 9th... Roline Repelaer van Driel Roline Repelaer van Driel Roline Repelaer van Driel is a rower from the Netherlands. She started rowing as a student, at U.S.R. "Triton" rowing club in Utrecht.... Annemarieke van Rumpt Annemarieke van Rumpt Annemarieke van Rumpt is a rower from the Netherlands.Van Rumpt took part in the World Championships of 2003 in Milan winning the silver medal in the fours. With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal... Helen Tanger Helen Tanger Helen Tanger is a rower from the Netherlands.-Early life and education:Tanger is a graduate of Syracuse University in New York, earning her degree in 2001.-Athletic career:... Sarah Siegelaar Sarah Siegelaar Sarah Siegelaar is a rower from the Netherlands.Siegelaar took part in the World Championships of 2003 in Milan winning the silver medal in the fours. With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she and her team mates rowed to the bronze medal... Annemiek de Haan Annemiek de Haan Annemiek de Haan is a rower from the Netherlands.De Haan started rowing in 1999 and made her international debut in the fours at the 1999 Junior World Championships in Plovdiv. Together with Melina Bus, Anja Mourik and Mirthe Kamp she won the bronze medal... Ester Workel Ester Workel Ester Workel is a rowing cox from the Netherlands.With the Dutch eights she qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and she led her team mates rowing to the bronze medal. They won another bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships in Gifu... |
Constanţa Burcică Constanta Burcica Constanţa Burcică is a Romanian Olympic rower. She has been in the winning boat all three times the women's lightweight double scull event has been held at the Olympics.... Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu Viorica Susanu is a Romanian rower and winner of four Olympic Gold medals.Susanu rowed in the Romanian women's eight that won the rowing World Championships in 1997, 1998 and 1999, and the 2000 Summer Olympics... Rodica Şerban Rodica Serban Rodica Maria Şerban, née Florea is a Romanian rower. She achieved success in women's eight, where she won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, bronze at the 2008 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2005 World Rowing Championships.- References :... Enikő Barabás Eniko Barabás Enikő Barabás is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight. She had previously been on the team that won a silver medal for Romania at the 2005 World Rowing Championships, also in the eight.-Online resources:* Unirea Urziceni, Lidera... Simona Muşat Simona Musat Simona Dumitrita Muşat, née Strimbeschi is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight.- References :... Ioana Papuc Ioana Papuc Ioana Cristina Papuc is a Romanian rower. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in women's eight. At the 2004 Summer Olympics she won a gold medal at the same discipline.- References :... Georgeta Andrunache Georgeta Damian Georgeta Damian-Andrunache is a female rower from Romania and winner of five Olympic gold medals. She is married to Valeriu Andrunache.... Doina Ignat Doina Ignat Doina Ignat is a Romanian rower, who has won six Olympic medals during her career.-References:* *... Elena Georgescu Elena Georgescu Elena Georgescu-Nedelcu is a Romanian coxswain who has won five Olympic medals in the eights competition.-References:* *... |
Sailing
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Nathan Wilmot Nathan Wilmot Nathan Wilmot is a member of the Australian Sailing team sailor. He and team mate Malcolm Page have won five world titles in the 470 class... Malcolm Page Malcolm Page (sailor) Malcolm Page is an Australian sailor. He was educated at St. Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney. He and team mate Nathan Wilmot have won five world titles in the 470 class... |
Nick Rogers Joe Glanfield Jonathan Glanfield Jonathan "Joe" James Glanfield is a sailing competitor from Great Britain. He won a silver medal at both the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympics with Nick Rogers in the 470 class. He also came 4th in the 2000 Olympics.Jonathan previously attended Exmouth Community College.-References:... |
Nicolas Charbonnier Nicolas Charbonnier Nicolas Charbonnier is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Olivier Bausset Olivier Bausset Olivier Bausset is a French sailor and Olympic athlete who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Women's 470 |
Elise Rechichi Elise Rechichi Elise Rechichi OAM is an Australian sailor from Perth, Western Australia. Rechichi and crewmate Tessa Parkinson represented Australia in the 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Qingdao, China, winning the Gold Medal.- References :... Tessa Parkinson Tessa Parkinson Tessa Parkinson OAM is an Australian sailor from Perth, Western Australia. Parkinson and skipper Elise Rechichi represented Australia in the 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Qingdao, China, winning the Gold Medal.... |
Marcelien de Koning Marcelien de Koning Marcelien de Koning is a Dutch sailor. She is a three-time World Champion in the 470-class.De Koning sails since 1990 and since 2001 she participates in the 470-class alongside Lobke Berkhout. Together they became World Champion in 2005 in San Francisco. This performance earned them the title of... Lobke Berkhout Lobke Berkhout Lobke Berkhout is a Dutch sailor. She is a five-time World Champion in the 470-class.Berkhout sails since 1990 and since 2001 she participates in the 470-class alongside Marcelien de Koning. Together they became World Champion in 2005 in San Francisco. This performance earned them the title of... |
Fernanda Oliveira Fernanda Oliveira Fernanda Oliveira is a Brazilian sailor. She won a bronze medal in 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Oliveira also competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and 2004 Olympics in Athina.- References :... Isabel Swan Isabel Swan Isabel Marques Swan is a Brazilian sailor. She won a bronze medal in 470 class at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-See also:*... |
49er |
Jonas Warrer Jonas Warrer Jonas Warrer is a Danish sailor in the 49er class who sails with Martin Kirketerp. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, they stood to win the gold medal before the final round, but their mast broke shortly before start. The Croatian team lent the Danes their boat, and the Danes went on to finish seventh... Martin Kirketerp Martin Kirketerp Martin Kirketerp Ibsen is a Danish sailor in the 49er class who sails with Jonas Warrer. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, they stood to win the gold medal before the final round, but their mast broke shortly before start... |
Iker Martínez de Lizarduy Iker Martinez Iker Martinez de Lizarduy Lizarribar is a Spanish sailor and olympic champion... Xabier Fernández |
Jan-Peter Peckolt Jan-Peter Peckolt Jan-Peter Peckolt is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in 49er class at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... Hannes Peckolt Hannes Peckolt Hannes Peckolt is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in 49er class at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... |
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Iain Percy Iain Percy Iain Bryden Percy OBE is a British sailor and double Olympic champion.-Sailing competitions:Percy competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, where he won a gold medal in the Finn class... Andrew Simpson Andrew Simpson (sailor) Andrew James Simpson MBE , nicknamed Bart Simpson, is a British sailor. He won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, as crew for skipper Iain Percy in the Star class... |
Robert Scheidt Robert Scheidt Robert Scheidt is a renowned Brazilian sailor, having won two gold medals and two silver medals from four Olympic Games... Bruno Prada Bruno Prada Bruno Prada is a Brazilian sailor.In June 2006, he and Brazilian Robert Scheidt won the silver medal in the two-person racing keelboat Star Class at the 2006 Kiel Week in Germany, behind American Mark Mendelblatt and crewman Mark Strube... |
Fredrik Lööf Fredrik Lööf Fredrik Lööf Fredrik Lööf Fredrik Lööf (born 13 December 1969 in Kristinehamn, Sweden is a Swedish professional sailor who has participated in five Summer Olympics, winning two bronze medals... Anders Ekström Anders Ekström Anders Ekström is a Swedish sailor who has participated in two Summer Olympics. He and Fredrik Lööf sailed together in the Star class, winning the Star world championship, the Star European championship, finishing 14th at Athens in 2004, and winning the bronze medal at Beijing in 2008.-External... |
Tornado |
Antón Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco is a Galician sailor. With his partner Fernando Echavarri he won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The two also competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where they finished eighth. He is from the town of Vilagarcia de Arousa, Galicia, Spain.-References:*... Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Erasun is a professional yachtsman in the Olympic Tornado Class. Teaming with crew Antón Paz Blanco, he became Spanish, European, World Champion, ISAF Sailor of the year in 2005, Olympic Gold Medalist at the Beijing Games held in Qingdao.- Origins :Born and raised in Santander,... |
Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... Glenn Ashby Glenn Ashby Glenn Ashby is an Australian sailor from Bendigo, Victoria. He and skipper Darren Bundock are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, they were beaten by the Spanish team and won silver. He has also won 8... |
Santiago Lange Santiago Lange Santiago R. Lange is an Argentine Olympic sailor.Lange has competed in five editions of the Olympic Games, in 1988, 1996, 2000, and 2004. He won bronze in the latter in the Tornado class, along with teammate Carlos Espinola. He also represented represent Argentina again at the 2008 Summer... Carlos Espínola Carlos Espínola (sailor) Carlos Mauricio Espínola is an Argentine windsurfer.Nicknamed Camau, Espínola started training at the Club Náutico de La Totora in his home province, to obtain his first achievement of importance, a silver medal, during the Pan American Games held in 1991 in La Habana... |
Yngling |
Sarah Ayton Sarah Ayton Sarah Lianne Ayton Dempsey OBE is an English professional sailor.She won a gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, together with Shirley Robertson and Sarah Webb, and another gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,... Sarah Webb Sarah Webb Sarah Kathleen Webb Gosling OBE is a British professional sailor and two-time Olympic gold medalist.-Sailing career:... Pippa Wilson Pippa Wilson Philippa Claire Wilson MBE is an English professional sailor.She won a gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, together with Sarah Webb and Sarah Ayton.... |
Mandy Mulder Mandy Mulder Mandy Mulder is a Dutch sailor.Mulder started sailing in 1995 and competes in international level since 2001 where she started in the Optimist class. At the European Championship in Gran Canaria she finished on a 10th position. She took part in the 2002 Laser 4.7 World Junior Championship where... Annemieke Bes Annemieke Bes Annemieke Marileen Bes is a Dutch sailor.Bes started sailing in 1990 and competed at Olympic international level since 1999 where she started in the Europe class... Merel Witteveen Merel Witteveen Merel Witteveen is a Dutch sailor.Witteveen started sailing in 1995 and competes in international level since 1999 where she started in the Optimist class... |
Sofia Bekatorou Sofia Bekatorou Sofia Bekatorou , is a Greek sailing champion.She has participated in over 470 main class events including 2004 Summer Olympics sailing competition, where she won gold medal in the women's double-handed dinghy event in the 470 with her pair Emilia Tsoulfa... Sofia Papadopoulou Sofia Papadopoulou Sofia Papadopoulou is a Greek sailor. She won the bronze medal in the women's yngling class with Sofia Bekatorou and Virginia Kravarioti at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-References:... Virginia Kravarioti Virginia Kravarioti Virginia Kravarioti is a Greek sailor. She won the bronze medal in the women's yngling class with Sofia Bekatorou and Sofia Papadopoulou at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.-References:... |
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Softball
Women's team |
Naho Emoto Naho Emoto is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Motoko Fujimoto Motoko Fujimoto is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Megu Hirose Megu Hirose is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Emi Inui Emi Inui is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Sachiko Ito Sachiko Ito is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Ayumi Karino Ayumi Karino is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Satoko Mabuchi Satoko Mabuchi is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Yukiyo Mine Yukiyo Mine is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- References :... Masumi Mishina Masumi Mishina is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Rei Nishiyama Rei Nishiyama is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Hiroko Sakai Hiroko Sakai is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Rie Sato Rie Sato is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Mika Someya Mika Someya is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:... Yukiko Ueno Yukiko Ueno is a Japanese softball pitcher for Renesas Takasaki and the Japanese national team, who holds a bronze and a gold medal from 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics, respectively... Eri Yamada Eri Yamada is a Japanese softball player who won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.At Beijing, Yamada hit .344 in the tournament while belting two home runs and driving in five for Japan. In the Gold Medal game she went 2-3, including a solo shot off Cat Osterman.-References:... |
Monica Abbott Monica Abbott Monica Cecilia Abbott is an American athlete who pitched for the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers softball team from 2004-2007. In 2008, Abbott participated in the Beijing Olympics with Team USA... Stacey Nuveman Stacey Nuveman Stacey "Nuvey" Nuveman-Deniz from La Verne, California is a former NCAA Division I four-time First Team All-American, National Champion winning, right-handed hitting softball player for the UCLA Bruins at the catcher position... Crystl Bustos Crystl Bustos |- align=center bgcolor=white valign=middle| 1st || 2006 Oklahoma City|- align=center bgcolor=white valign=middle| 1st || 2007 Oklahoma City|- align=center bgcolor=white valign=middle| 1st || 2005 Akron Racers... Jennie Finch Jennie Finch Jennie Lynn Finch , who occasionally uses her husband's surname Daigle, is a former American softball player who pitched for the USA national softball team and the Chicago Bandits. Finch helped lead Team USA to the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Laura Berg Laura Berg Laura Kay Berg is an American softball player who plays the position of center fielder... Lauren Lappin Lauren Lappin Lauren Lappin is an American softball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Lovieanne Jung Lovieanne Jung Lovieanne Jung is a retired American softball player. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Jung moved with her family to California at a young age.... Cat Osterman Cat Osterman Catherine Leigh "Cat" Osterman , is an American athlete and was one of the pitchers on the USA Women's Softball Team which won the gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.... Tairia Flowers Tairia Flowers Tairia Flowers is an American softball player. She is best known for competing on the Gold medal winning United States National softball team... Andrea Duran Andrea Duran yesAndrea Duran is an American softball player from Selma, California. She won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She played college softball at the University of California, Los Angeles and graduated in 2006. On the Olympic team she played third base and outfield, and she bats and... Jessica Mendoza Jessica Mendoza Jessica Mendoza , is an American softball player of Mexican descent, who played for the United States women's national softball team from 2004-2010 and a four-time first team All-American at Stanford University from 1999-2002. Mendoza wears number two and plays outfield... Victoria Galindo Kelly Kretschman Kelly Kretschman Kelly Kretschman is an American softball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She also won the gold in Athens and was on the team for Sydney, although she did not play. She also played the 2003 and 2006 seasons with the Stratford Brakettes of Connecticut... Caitlin Lowe Caitlin Lowe |- align=center bgcolor=white valign=middle |bgcolor=white| 1st || 2007 || Oklahoma CityCaitlin Lowe is an American softball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She is also a former player at the University of Arizona under head coach Mike Candrea.Caitlin Lowe has been a... Natasha Watley Natasha Watley Natasha Watley is an American professional softball player currently with the USA Softball Women’s National Team. She plays the position of shortstop and first base, and helped her team to win the gold medal for softball at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens... |
Jodie Bowering Jodie Bowering Jodie Bowering is a Softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She started her career as a pitcher but these days plays first base. She also attended Grace Lutheran College secondary school where softball is held in high regard, having its own floodlit and... Kylie Cronk Kylie Cronk Kylie Cronk is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Cronk currently lives in Rockhampton, Queensland and works for the Queensland Government.... Kelly Hardie Kelly Hardie Kelly Hardie is a softball pitcher from Australia, who won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics.- References :... Tanya Harding Tanya Harding Tanya Victoria Harding is an Australian softball player, who has competed for Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Three times she claimed a bronze medal , and once a silver medal .In 1995, Harding enrolled at UCLA for one trimester... Sandy Lewis Simmone Morrow Simmone Morrow Simmone Morrow is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays in the outfield.-External links:*... Tracey Mosley Tracey Mosley Tracey Mosley is a softball player from Australia, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Stacey Porter Stacey Porter Stacey Porter is a softball player from Australia, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. A powerful hitter, Porter plays professionally in Japan and was first selected for the national team in 2002... Melanie Roche Melanie Roche Melanie Jane Roche is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics along with a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Participating in 4 Olympic Games and winning 4 Olympic Medals is... Justine Smethurst Justine Smethurst Justine Smethurst is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Smethurst studies at the University of Hawaii where she also plays college softball.-External links:... Danielle Stewart Danielle Stewart Danielle Stewart is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. A short stop, Stewart plays for the Mariners club in Brisbane and has also played college softball in the USA at Hofstra University.-External links:*... Natalie Titcume Natalie Titcume Natalie Titcume is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays catcher and 3rd base.... Natalie Ward Natalie Ward Natalie Anne Ward is a softball player from Australia, who won bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ward also won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays shortstop and 2nd base... Belinda Wright Belinda Wright (softball) Belinda Wright is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Kerry Wyborn Kerry Wyborn Kerry Wyborn is a softball player from Australia, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
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Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions... Garrett Weber-Gale Garrett Weber-Gale Garrett Weber-Gale is an American Olympic swimmer who won two gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-Early life:Weber-Gale is Jewish, and was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He competed for the University of Texas from 2003–07... Cullen Jones Cullen Jones Cullen Jones is an American freestyle sprint swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.-Early life:Born in the Bronx borough of New York City, Jones moved to Irvington, New Jersey while in elementary school... Jason Lezak Jason Lezak Jason Edward Lezak is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club... Nathan Adrian Nathan Adrian Nathan Adrian is an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist who currently holds the American record in the 50 and 100-yard freestyle .... Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner Benjamin Wildman-Tobriner Benjamin Marshall Wildman-Tobriner is a competitive swimmer and was until recently a member of the Stanford Men's Swim team.... Matt Grevers Matt Grevers Matt Grevers is a professional American swimmer. He is best known for winning the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Personal life:... |
Amaury Leveaux Amaury Leveaux Amaury Leveaux is a French swimmer from Belfort. Leveaux is the current world record holder in the 100 m freestyle ) He also holds the 200 m freestyle national record and the European record in the 50 m freestyle... Fabien Gilot Fabien Gilot Fabien Gilot is an Olympic swimmer from France. He swam for France at the 2008 Olympics, where he was part of France's silver medal winning 4×100m freestyle relay.... Frédérick Bousquet Frédérick Bousquet Frédérick Bousquet is a freestyle and butterfly swimmer from France. He was the holder of the world record in the 50 m freestyle in a time of 20.94 in long course, set on April 26, 2009 at the final of the French Championships... Alain Bernard Alain Bernard Alain Bernard is a French swimmer from Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône.Bernard won three medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics. After competing on the silver medal-winning French 4×100 m relay team, Bernard won the gold medal in the men's 100 m freestyle event.He held the same 100 m... Grégory Mallet Grégory Mallet Grégory Mallet is an Olympic swimmer from France.-Career:Mallet swam for France at the 2008 Olympics, where he was part of France's silver-medal winning 4x100m freestyle relay--after he swam in the preliminary heats.-References:... Boris Steimetz Boris Steimetz Boris Steimetz is a French swimmer. He was part of the silver medal winning team of the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics, after he swam in the heats.-External links:*... |
Eamon Sullivan Eamon Sullivan Eamon Wade Sullivan is an Australian sprint swimmer.-Career :In April 2002 at the Australian Age Championships, Sullivan won the 50 m freestyle and came second in 100 m in his age group, and swam for Australia at Trans Tasman series with no dramatic result.In April 2003 at Brisbane in the Fisher &... Andrew Lauterstein Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.- Personal :... Ashley Callus Ashley Callus Ashley Callus is an Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won a gold medal in the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.... Matt Targett Matt Targett Matthew Targett is an Australian sprint freestyle and butterfly swimmer.- 2006 Commonwealth Games :In 2006 and in his home town of Melbourne, Targett competed in the 50 metres butterfly, finishing second and placing above more experienced countrymen Michael Klim and Matt Welsh... Leith Brodie Leith Brodie Leith Brodie is an Australian sprint freestyle and medley swimmer.-External links:... Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy (swimmer) Patrick Murphy is an Australian sprint freestyle and backstroke swimmer. He is an Australian relay team veteran since 2005. He has captured 4 World Championship medals and 2 Olympic medals.... |
Women's 4×100 m freestyle relay |
Inge Dekker Inge Dekker Inge Dekker is a butterfly and freestyle swimmer from Netherlands, who won the bronze medal with the Dutch women's 4×100 m freestyle relay team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. She did so alongside Inge de Bruijn, Marleen Veldhuis and Chantal Groot... Ranomi Kromowidjojo Ranomi Kromowidjojo Ranomi Kromowidjojo is a Dutch swimmer who mainly specializes in freestyle but also has potential in backstroke and butterfly events. As part of the Dutch team, she holds the world records in the 4×50 m and 4×200 m freestyle relays on short course , and 4×100 m freestyle relay on long course... Femke Heemskerk Femke Heemskerk Frederike Johanna Maria "Femke" Heemskerk is a Dutch swimmer who mainly specializes in freestyle, but also has a strong backstroke and medley.... Marleen Veldhuis Marleen Veldhuis Magdalena Johanna Maria Veldhuis is a professional swimmer from the Netherlands. She is world record holder in 4 events . Veldhuis has won 6 world championships gold medals and 20 European championships gold medals... Hinkelien Schreuder Hinkelien Schreuder Hinkelien Schreuder is a butterfly, freestyle and backstroke swimmer from The Netherlands, who also competed in the medley events... Manon van Rooijen Manon van Rooijen Manon van Rooijen is a freestyle swimmer from the Netherlands, who was a member of the Dutch Women's 4×100 m freestyle relay Team that won the silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia... |
Natalie Coughlin Natalie Coughlin Natalie Anne Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Coughlin became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100 m backstroke gold in two consecutive... Lacey Nymeyer Lacey Nymeyer Lacey Pearl Nymeyer is an Olympic swimmer from the United States.-Personal:Nymeyer is a Tucson native who graduated in 2004 from Mountain View High School . She is also a graduate of the University of Arizona where she majored in physical education. Away from her own training, Nymeyer leads swim... Kara Lynn Joyce Kara Lynn Joyce Kara Lynn Joyce is an American swimmer and four-time Olympic silver medalist.-High school career:... Dara Torres Dara Torres Dara Grace Torres is an American international swimmer and a twelve-time Olympic medalist. Torres was the first swimmer from the United States to compete in five Olympic Games , and, at age 41, the oldest swimmer ever to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team... Emily Silver Emily Silver Emily Silver is a retired American swimmer. She was part of the silver medal winning team of the 4×100 metre freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics, after she swam in the heats.-Career:... Julia Smit Julia Smit Julia Elizabeth Smit is an American swimmer and two-time Olympic medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 200 and 400-meter individual medley .... |
Cate Campbell Cate Campbell Cate Campbell is an Australian swimmer who won two bronze medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Her family moved from Malawi to Australia in 2001 and it was shortly after this Campbell took up competitive swimming... Alice Mills Alice Mills Alice Mary Mills OAM is an Australian sprint freestyle, butterfly and individual medley swimmer who represented Australia at the 2004 Athens Olympics, winning two relay gold medals.... Melanie Schlanger Melanie Schlanger Melanie Renee Schlanger OAM is an Australian freestyle swimmer. She trains at the Commercial Swimming Club under Stephan Widmar.... Libby Trickett Shayne Reese Shayne Reese Shayne Leanne Reese OAM is an Australian medley and freestyle swimmer.She competed in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics, in which Australia placed fourth.... |
Men's 4×200 m freestyle relay |
Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions... Ryan Lochte Ryan Lochte Ryan Steven Lochte is an American swimmer and a six-time Olympic medalist . As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay... Ricky Berens Ricky Berens Richard Berens is an American Olympic swimmer.-Career:At the 2007 Pan American Games, Berens won a gold medal in the 4x100 m medley, and silver medals in both the 4x100 m freestyle and 4x200 m freestyle relays.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Berens won the gold medal in the men's 4x200 m freestyle... Peter Vanderkaay Peter Vanderkaay Peter Vanderkaay is an American middle-distance freestyle swimmer. He is a three-time Olympic medalist.-Personal life:... Klete Keller Klete Keller Klete Keller is an American freestyle swimmer who won medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics in the 400 m freestyle and the 4x200 m freestyle relay. In the 4x200 m freestyle relay, Keller held off a charging Ian Thorpe in the anchor leg to win the race by 0.13 seconds... Erik Vendt Erik Vendt Erik Vendt is a retired American swimmer. He won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2004 Summer Olympics... David Walters David Walters (swimmer) David Walters is an American swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. He graduated from Tabb High School.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Walters earned a gold medal by swimming in the heats of the 4×200 m freestyle relay. As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×100 m... |
Nikita Lobintsev Nikita Lobintsev Nikita Konstantinovich Lobintsev is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Yevgeny Lagunov Danila Izotov Danila Izotov Danila Sergeyevich Izotov is a Russian freestyle swimmer. Izotov won a silver medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Alexander Sukhorukov Alexander Sukhorukov Alexander Nikolayevich Sukhorukov is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Mikhail Polischuk Mikhail Polischuk Mikhail Mikhailovich Polischuk is a freestyle swimmer from Russia, who won the silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... |
Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy (swimmer) Patrick Murphy is an Australian sprint freestyle and backstroke swimmer. He is an Australian relay team veteran since 2005. He has captured 4 World Championship medals and 2 Olympic medals.... Grant Hackett Grant Hackett Grant Hackett OAM is an Australian former swimmer most famous for winning the men's 1500 metres freestyle race at both the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. This achievement has led him to be regarded as one of the greatest distance swimmers in history... Grant Brits Grant Brits Grant Brits is an Australian freestyle swimmer.He is South African born, and his mother swam for South Africa in the 1970s.... Nic Ffrost Nic Ffrost Nicholas David Ffrost is an Australian freestyle swimmer and a Relay veteran, since 2006 he has contributed to the 4x200m freestyle relay to capture 8 international medals.... Kirk Palmer Kirk Palmer Kirk Palmer is an Australian freestyle swimmer.He was selected in the squad for the 4 x 200 metre freestyle relay for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He helped Australia qualify sixth in the heats, but was dropped from the finals quartet. Australia took bronze in the final.- References :... Leith Brodie Leith Brodie Leith Brodie is an Australian sprint freestyle and medley swimmer.-External links:... |
Women's 4×200 m freestyle relay |
Stephanie Rice Stephanie Rice Stephanie Louise Rice OAM is an Australian swimmer. She currently holds the world record in the 400 m women's individual medley, and won three gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Rice is trained by Michael Bohl from the St Peters Western Swimming Club in Brisbane... Bronte Barratt Bronte Barratt Bronte Amelia Arnold Barratt OAM is a competitive swimmer from Australia. At the World Short Course Championships held in Shanghai in 2006, Barratt won the gold medal in women's 4x200m freestyle relay and an individual silver medal in the 400m freestyle.In 2007, she broke the oldest record in... Kylie Palmer Kylie Palmer Kylie Jayne Palmer OAM , is an Australian distance freestyle swimmer.She attended Grace Lutheran College, Rothwell... Linda Mackenzie Linda Mackenzie Linda June Mackenzie OAM is an Australian freestyle swimmer. She tends to prefer the longer 200m/400m/800m events and has won the Australian 400m national title five years in a row... Felicity Galvez Felicity Galvez Felicity Madeline Galvez OAM is an Australian swimmer and two time Olympic gold medalist from Melbourne, Victoria. She was educated at Runnymede College, in Madrid.- Career :... Angie Bainbridge Angie Bainbridge Angie Lee Bainbridge OAM is an Australian freestyle swimmer who specialises in the 200 m event.At the 2008 Australian Swimming Championships she qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing as a member of the 4×100 m and 4×200 m freestyle relay squads by coming sixth and third... Melanie Schlanger Melanie Schlanger Melanie Renee Schlanger OAM is an Australian freestyle swimmer. She trains at the Commercial Swimming Club under Stephan Widmar.... Lara Davenport Lara Davenport Lara Shiree Davenport OAM is an Australian freestyle swimmer who specialises in the 200 m event.At the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Davenport competed in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay... |
Yang Yu Zhu Qianwei Zhu Qianwei Zhu Qianwei is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/5357... Tan Miao Tan Miao Tan Miao is a female Chinese swimmer, who will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*http://2008teamchina.olympic.cn/index.php/personview/personsen/5363... Pang Jiaying Pang Jiaying Pang Jiaying is a female Chinese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Pang is one of the best Chinese women in middle and long-distance freestyle swimming.... Tang Jingzhi Tang Jingzhi Tang Jingzhi is a female Chinese swimmer, who will compete for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major achievements:*2001 Goodwill Games - 1st 400m free;*2002/2006 World Short-Course Championships - 1st/2nd 4x200m free relay;... |
Allison Schmitt Allison Schmitt Allison Schmitt is an American swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.Schmitt has won a total of six medals in major international competition, three gold, two silver, and one bronze spanning the Olympics, the World, and the Pan Pacific Championships.-Personal... Natalie Coughlin Natalie Coughlin Natalie Anne Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Coughlin became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100 m backstroke gold in two consecutive... Caroline Burckle Caroline Burckle Caroline Burckle is a former American college and international swimmer who was an Olympic bronze medalist.-Collegiate career:Burckle was born in Louisville, Kentucky... Katie Hoff Katie Hoff Kathryn "Katie" Elise Hoff is an American swimmer. Hoff is strongest in the 200 and 400 meter individual medley, though she is a very capable swimmer in many events, ranging from the four 200 meter events to the 800 meter freestyle... Christine Marshall Christine Marshall Christine Marshall is an Olympic swimmer from the United States. She attends college at Texas A&M University, and swam for the Aggies from 2005-2009.... Kim Vandenberg Kim Vandenberg Kimberly Vandenberg is an American swimmer. She was part of the bronze medal winning team of the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics. She also won a silver medal at the 2007 World Swimming Championships in the 200 m butterfly.... Julia Smit Julia Smit Julia Elizabeth Smit is an American swimmer and two-time Olympic medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 200 and 400-meter individual medley .... |
Men's 4×100 m medley relay |
Aaron Peirsol Aaron Peirsol Aaron Wells Peirsol is a former American swimmer who specialized in the backstroke. He is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic medalist . As part of the American team, he holds the world record in the 4×100-meter medley relay... Brendan Hansen Brendan Hansen Brendan Joseph Hansen is an American breaststroke swimmer and four-time Olympic medalist... Michael Phelps Michael Phelps Michael Fred Phelps is an American swimmer who has, overall, won 16 Olympic medals—six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at Beijing in 2008, becoming the most successful athlete at both of these Olympic Games editions... Jason Lezak Jason Lezak Jason Edward Lezak is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.He formerly swam for Irvine Novaquatics. He graduated from Irvine High School in 1994, and then from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999. He is a member of the Rose Bowl Aquatics swim club... Matt Grevers Matt Grevers Matt Grevers is a professional American swimmer. He is best known for winning the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.-Personal life:... Mark Gangloff Mark Gangloff Mark Gangloff is an American swimmer who earned a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics by swimming in the 4x100m medley relay preliminaries. He came in fourth place for the 100m breaststroke... Ian Crocker Ian Crocker Ian Lowell Crocker is a former American swimmer and five-time Olympic medalist. He is a former world record holder in the 100 meter butterfly .... Garrett Weber-Gale Garrett Weber-Gale Garrett Weber-Gale is an American Olympic swimmer who won two gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-Early life:Weber-Gale is Jewish, and was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. He competed for the University of Texas from 2003–07... |
Hayden Stoeckel Hayden Stoeckel Hayden Ernest Stoeckel is an Olympic and National Record holding backstroke swimmer from Australia... Brenton Rickard Brenton Rickard Brenton Scott Rickard is a breaststroke swimmer from Australia. He emerged at the international level in 2006, swimming at the Commonwealth games... Andrew Lauterstein Andrew Lauterstein Andrew George Lauterstein is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.- Personal :... Eamon Sullivan Eamon Sullivan Eamon Wade Sullivan is an Australian sprint swimmer.-Career :In April 2002 at the Australian Age Championships, Sullivan won the 50 m freestyle and came second in 100 m in his age group, and swam for Australia at Trans Tasman series with no dramatic result.In April 2003 at Brisbane in the Fisher &... Ashley Delaney Ashley Delaney Ashley Jason Delaney is a national-record holding and Olympic and World Championship medal-winning swimmer from Australia... Christian Sprenger Christian Sprenger Christian David Sprenger is an Australian breaststroke swimmer. He trains at the Commercial Swimming Club under Stephan Widmar.-Swimming career:... Adam Pine Adam Pine Adam Pine is an Australian freestyle and butterfly swimmer. Adam is married to Sasha Pine and is the father of 3 children, Maximillian, Buster and Xander.... Matt Targett Matt Targett Matthew Targett is an Australian sprint freestyle and butterfly swimmer.- 2006 Commonwealth Games :In 2006 and in his home town of Melbourne, Targett competed in the 50 metres butterfly, finishing second and placing above more experienced countrymen Michael Klim and Matt Welsh... |
Junichi Miyashita Junichi Miyashita is a Japanese swimmer. He won a bronze medal in the men's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Kosuke Kitajima Kosuke Kitajima is a Japanese multiple Olympic gold medalist breaststroke swimmer. He won gold medals for the men's 100 m and 200 m breaststroke at both the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Olympics.-Major achievements:... Takuro Fujii Takuro Fujii is a Japanese swimmer. He won the bronze medal in the Men's 4 x 100 metre Medley Relay event at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Personal bests:In long course* 100m freestyle: 48.73 Asian, Japanese Record... Hisayoshi Sato Hisayoshi Sato is a Japanese swimmer. He won a bronze medal in the men's 4 x 100 metre medley relay at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- Personal bests :In long course:* 50m freestyle: 22.80 * 100m freestyle: 48.91 -External links:* *... |
Women's 4×100 m medley relay |
Emily Seebohm Emily Seebohm Emily Jane Seebohm OAM is an Australian backstroke, freestyle, butterfly and individual medley swimmer.-Career:... Leisel Jones Leisel Jones Leisel Marie Jones OAM is an Australian Olympic gold medalist swimmer. A participant in the 2000 Summer Olympics – at just 15 years old – and 2004 Summer Olympics, she was part of gold medal winning Australian team in the women's 4 × 100 metre medley relay at the Athens Games in 2004 and a gold... Jessicah Schipper Jessicah Schipper Jessicah Lee Schipper OAM is an Australian swimmer. She trained at the Redcliffe Leagues Lawnton club in Brisbane, under veteran coach Ken Wood up until the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympics. Schipper now trains under the guidance of Stephan Widmer with the Commercial Swimming Club... Libby Trickett Tarnee White Tarnee White Tarnee Renee White OAM is an Australian breaststroke swimmer, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.... Felicity Galvez Felicity Galvez Felicity Madeline Galvez OAM is an Australian swimmer and two time Olympic gold medalist from Melbourne, Victoria. She was educated at Runnymede College, in Madrid.- Career :... Shayne Reese Shayne Reese Shayne Leanne Reese OAM is an Australian medley and freestyle swimmer.She competed in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 2004 Summer Olympics, in which Australia placed fourth.... |
Natalie Coughlin Natalie Coughlin Natalie Anne Coughlin is an American swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medallist.At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Coughlin became the first American female athlete in modern Olympic history to win six medals in one Olympics and the first woman ever to win a 100 m backstroke gold in two consecutive... Rebecca Soni Rebecca Soni Rebecca Soni is an American breaststroke swimmer and three-time Olympic medalist. She currently holds the world record in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke and is a former world-record holder in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke .Soni has won a total of nineteen medals in major... Christine Magnuson Christine Magnuson Christine Marie Magnuson is an American swimmer and two-time Olympic medalist.She has won a total of five medals in major international competition, four silvers, and one bronze spanning the Olympics, the World Championships, and the Pan Pacific Championships.-Personal:Magnuson went to high school... Dara Torres Dara Torres Dara Grace Torres is an American international swimmer and a twelve-time Olympic medalist. Torres was the first swimmer from the United States to compete in five Olympic Games , and, at age 41, the oldest swimmer ever to earn a place on the U.S. Olympic team... Margaret Hoelzer Margaret Hoelzer Margaret Hoelzer is an American swimmer who competed in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.-Biography:... Megan Jendrick Megan Jendrick Megan Jendrick is an American swimmer, record holder and fitness columnist. She won two gold medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Jendrick has set 27 American records and four world records in her swimming career up to date... Elaine Breeden Elaine Breeden Elaine Breeden is an American swimmer. She qualified to swim in the 100m butterfly and 200m butterfly at the 2008 Summer Olympics by placing second and first respectively in those two events at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Breeden was eliminated in the 100m semifinals and finished seventh in the 200m... Kara Lynn Joyce Kara Lynn Joyce Kara Lynn Joyce is an American swimmer and four-time Olympic silver medalist.-High school career:... |
Zhao Jing Zhao Jing (swimmer) Zhao Jing is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Records:*2006 Asian Championships - 28.50, 50 m back... Sun Ye Sun Ye Sun Ye is an Olympic-medalist swimmer from China. She swam for China at the 2008 Olympics, where she was part of China's 400 Medley Relay which finished 3rd.-Major achievements:*2008 Olympics - 7th 100m breast, 3rd 400m Medley Relay... Zhou Yafei Zhou Yafei Zhou Yafei is a female Chinese swimmer, who competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major achievements:*2002 Asian Games - 1st 100m fly/4x100m medley relay;... Pang Jiaying Pang Jiaying Pang Jiaying is a female Chinese freestyle swimmer who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Pang is one of the best Chinese women in middle and long-distance freestyle swimming.... Xu Tianlongzi Xu Tianlongzi Xu Tianlongzi is a female Chinese swimmer. A native of Yantai, Shandong, she competed for Team China at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Major achievements:*2004 National Championships - 3rd 50 m back;... |
Men's 10 km marathon |
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Women's 10 km marathon |
Synchronized swimming
Women's duet |
Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Semyonovna Davydova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Ermakova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal team... Anastasiya Yermakova |
Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Civil is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.- Medals :... |
Saho Harada Saho Harada is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Emiko Suzuki Emiko Suzuki is a Japanese synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:**... |
Women's team |
Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Davydova Anastasia Semyonovna Davydova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming and four-time Olympic champion.She won gold medals in the duet competition with Anastasia Ermakova at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and was part of the Russian gold medal team... Anastasiya Yermakova Mariya Gromova Mariya Gromova Mariya Igorevna Gromova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Natalia Ishchenko Natalia Ishchenko Natalia Sergeyevna Ishchenko is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Elvira Khasyanova Elvira Khasyanova Elvira Ramilevna Khasyanova is a Russian synchro-swimmer.She has Olympic gold medal in team competition in 2004 and 2008, won World and European Championships and other tournaments.She is a member of National team since 1999.- External links :*... Olga Kuzhela Olga Kuzhela Olga Petrovna Kuzhela is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Yelena Ovchinnikova Yelena Ovchinnikova Yelena Valeryevna Ovchinnikova is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Anna Shorina Anna Shorina Anna Vladimirovna Shorina is a Russian synchro-swimmer.She has Olympic gold medal in team competition in 2004, won World and European Championships and other tournaments.... Svetlana Romashina Svetlana Romashina Svetlana Alekseyevna Romashina is a Russian competitor in synchronized swimming. She won a gold medal in team competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... |
Alba María Cabello Alba María Cabello Alba María Cabello is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Raquel Corral Raquel Corral Raquel Corral is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes Andrea Fuentes is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Gemma Mengual Civil is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Summer Olympics.- Medals :... Thaïs Henríquez Thaïs Henríquez Thaïs Henríquez is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Laura López Laura López Laura López is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Gisela Morón Gisela Morón Gisela Morón is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Irina Rodríguez Irina Rodríguez Irina Rodríguez is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*... Paola Tirados Paola Tirados Paola Tirados is a Spanish synchronized swimmer. She has competed at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:* *... |
Gu Beibei Gu Beibei Gu Beibei is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She represented China at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, and has qualifed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-See also:China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Huang Xuechen Huang Xuechen Huang Xuechen is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Jiang Tingting Jiang Tingting Jiang Tingting is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her duet partner is her twin sister Jiang Wenwen.-References:... Jiang Wenwen Jiang Wenwen Jiang Wenwen is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Her duet partner is her twin sister Jiang Tingting.-References:*China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Liu Ou Liu Ou Liu Ou is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Luo Qian Luo Qian Luo Qian is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Sun Qiuting Sun Qiuting Sun Qiuting is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.She has qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics.-References:*China at the 2008 Summer Olympics... Wang Na Wang Na Wang Na is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.-References:* http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/wa/wang-na-1.html... Zhang Xiaohuan Zhang Xiaohuan Zhang Xiaohuan is a Chinese synchronized swimmer.-References:* http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/zh/zhang-xiaohuan-1.html... |
Table tennis
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Men's team |
Ma Lin Ma Lin (table tennis) Ma Lin is a male table tennis player. He is the world's number four ranked player as of June, 2011 in the International Table Tennis Federation .... Wang Hao Wang Hao (table tennis) Wáng Hào is a Chinese table tennis player. He became the World Champion in Men's Singles in Yokohama, Japan in May 2009, defeating 3-time World Champion Wang Liqin 4-0. Other notable accomplishments are the 3-time World Cup Champion in 2007, 2008 and 2010, Singles Silver medalist at the 2004... Wang Liqin Wang Liqin Wang Liqin is a Chinese table tennis player. As of October, 2011, he is ranked 8th in the International Table Tennis Federation . He began playing at the age of 6 and was picked for the Chinese men's national squad in 1993 when he was only 15 years old. Wang is the last man since Jiang Jialiang to... |
Timo Boll Timo Boll Timo Boll is a German professional table tennis player who currently plays with Borussia Düsseldorf and is the German No.1 of the German Table Tennis National League... Dimitrij Ovtcharov Dimitrij Ovtcharov Dimitrij Ovtcharov is a Ukrainian-born German table tennis player.As of February 2011, he is ranked #15 in the world by the International Table Tennis Federation .... Christian Süß Christian Süß Christian Süß is a German table tennis player.At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Süß won the silver medal as part of the German men's team, together with Timo Boll and Dimitrij Ovtcharov.... |
Oh Sang-Eun Ryu Seung-Min Yoon Jae-Young Yoon Jae-Young Yoon Jae-Young is a South Korean table tennis player. He won a bronze medal with the South Korean men's team at the 2008 Summer Olympics.- External links :*... |
Women's team |
Guo Yue Guo Yue Guo Yue is a Chinese table tennis player and the 2007 women's world champion.As of August 2011, she is ranked 5th in the ITTF Women's World ranking.... Wang Nan Zhang Yining Zhang Yining Zhang Yining is a female Chinese table tennis player. She is considered one of the greatest female table tennis players in the history of the sport.-History:... |
Feng Tianwei Feng Tianwei Feng Tianwei is a Singaporean table tennis player, ranked sixth in the world as a singles player as of April 2011. Born in China, she began training in Singapore in March 2007 and commenced her international career in competitive table tennis the following month... Li Jiawei Wang Yuegu Wang Yuegu Wang Yuegu is a China-born Singaporean table tennis player who is ranked among the top ten players in the world. Wang made her inaugural appearance as a Singaporean on the International Table Tennis Federation Pro Tour in June 2005 at the Volkswagen Korean Open in Suncheon, South Korea, where she... |
Dang Ye-Seo Dang Ye-Seo Dang Ye-Seo is a naturalized South Korean table tennis player. She was part of the table tennis team that won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Kim Kyung-Ah Kim Kyung-Ah Kim Kyung-Ah is a female South Korean table tennis player. Bronze medalist in Women's singles at 2004 Athens Olympics... Park Mi-Young Park Mi-Young Park Mi-Young is a female South Korean table tennis player.She was part of the table tennis team that won a bronze medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Park currently plays for the Samsung Life Insurance Table Tennis team and is ranked 24th in the world as of October 2011... |
Taekwondo
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Men's 68 kg |
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Men's 80 kg |
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Women's 49 kg |
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Women's 57 kg |
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Women's 67 kg |
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Tennis
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Men's doubles |
Roger Federer Roger Federer Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who held the ATP no. 1 position for a record 237 consecutive weeks, and 285 weeks overall. As of 28 November 2011, he is ranked World No. 3 by the Association of Tennis Professionals . Federer has won a men's record 16 Grand Slam singles titles... Stanislas Wawrinka Stanislas Wawrinka Stanislas Wawrinka is a Swiss professional tennis player. He also holds German citizenship as his father is German. His career ranking high is no. 9, achieved on 9 June 2008. He considers clay his best surface and his backhand his best shot... |
Simon Aspelin Simon Aspelin Simon Aspelin is a former professional tennis doubles player from Sweden who turned professional in 1998... Thomas Johansson Thomas Johansson Karl Thomas Conny Johansson , commonly known as Thomas Johansson, is a former Swedish professional tennis player. He is a former Australian Open singles champion and Olympic silver medalist in doubles.-Junior career:... |
Bob Bryan Bob Bryan Robert Charles "Bob" Bryan is an American male professional tennis player. With his twin brother Mike, he has spent over 200 weeks as a World No. 1 doubles player. He has won eighteen Grand Slam titles, 11 in men's doubles and seven in mixed doubles. He turned professional in 1998... Mike Bryan Mike Bryan Michael Carl "Mike" Bryan is an American professional tennis player. He stands tall, weighs 192 lbs and plays right-handed. He turned professional in 1998. With his twin brother Bob, he has been World No... |
Women's doubles |
Serena Williams Serena Williams Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player and a former world no. 1. The Women's Tennis Association has ranked her world no. 1 in singles on five separate occasions. She became the world no. 1 for the first time on July 8, 2002 and regained this ranking for the fifth time on... Venus Williams Venus Williams Venus Ebony Starr Williams is an American professional tennis player who is a former World No. 1 and is ranked World No. 101 as of 10 October 2011 in singles and World No. 20 in doubles as of 2011. She has been ranked World No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association on three separate... |
Anabel Medina Garrigues Anabel Medina Garrigues Ana Isabel Medina Garrigues , better known as Anabel Medina, is a Spanish female tennis player. She reached a career high WTA Tour ranking of No. 16 on 4 May 2009, and has won 11 singles titles and 14 doubles titles, including the 2008 French Open and 2009 French Open with Virginia Ruano Pascual... Virginia Ruano Pascual Virginia Ruano Pascual Virginia Ruano Pascual is a Spanish professional female tennis player. She was born in Madrid, Spain.She has won three career singles titles but she has been more successful in doubles where she has won 43 titles, including 10 Grand Slam titles Between 2002... |
Yan Zi Yan Zi Yan Zi is a Chinese women's tennis player.Yan Zi may also refer to:* Stefanie Sun , also known as Sun Yan Zi, Singaporean singer** Yan Zi , Sun's self-titled album... Zheng Jie Zheng Jie Zheng Jie is a Chinese professional tennis player. Her career high ranking is World No. 15 which she achieved on May 18, 2009. As of August 15, 2011, Zheng is ranked World No. 65 in singles and World No. 20 in doubles.... |
Triathlon
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Women's triathlon |
Beach
Men's beach volleyball |
Phil Dalhausser Phil Dalhausser Philip "Phil" Peter Dalhausser is an American professional beach volleyball player. He and his playing partner, Todd Rogers, are the 2007 AVP Tour champions and the reigning FIVB world champions.... Todd Rogers Todd Rogers Todd Jonathan Rogers is an American professional beach volleyball player. He and his partner, Phil Dalhausser, were the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 AVP Tour champions, and are the reigning FIVB world champions, and reigning Olympic gold medalists from the Summer Olympics in Beijing.Rogers and... |
Márcio Araújo Marcio Araujo Márcio Henrique Barroso Araújo is a beach volleyball player from Brazil. He won the gold medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, partnering Fábio Luiz Magalhães.Araújo represented his native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Fabio Magalhães Fabio Luiz Magalhães Fábio Luiz Magalhães is a beach volleyball player from Brazil.Magalhães won the gold medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, and the silver medal at 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, partnering with Márcio Araújo.- See... |
Ricardo Santos Ricardo Santos Ricardo Alex Costa Santos is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who won the silver medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, with partner Zé Marco de Melo.... Emanuel Rego Emanuel Rego Emanuel Fernando Sheffer Rego is a beach volleyball player from Brazil, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. He won the gold medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, partnering Ricardo Santos... |
Women's beach volleyball |
Misty May-Treanor Misty May-Treanor Misty Erie May-Treanor is an American professional volleyball player. She has won more tournaments than any other female player with 107 career wins.... Kerri Walsh Kerri Walsh Kerri Lee Walsh-Jennings is an American professional beach volleyball player.Walsh-Jennings and teammate Misty May-Treanor were the gold medalists in beach volleyball at both the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics... |
Tian Jia Wang Jie Wang Jie (volleyball) Wang Jie is a female Chinese professional beach volleyball player.- Career :Wang has partnered with Tian Jia since the start of the 2006 season and they are currently fifth in the world rankings. She won four titles with Tian, most recently in Hong Kong in 2007. The other two came in back-to-back... |
Xue Chen Xue Chen Xue Chen is a Chinese female beach volleyball player, measuring 6'3" or 191 cm in height. Her hometown is Fuzhou, Fujian, but she trains in Sanya, Hainan. She has also trained in California under coach Dane Selznick.... Zhang Xi Zhang Xi (volleyball) Zhang Xi is a female beach volleyball player from PR China, who won the gold medal in the women's team competition at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, partnering compatriot Xue Chen.... |
Indoor
Men's team |
Lloy Ball Lloy Ball Lloy James Ball is an American volleyball player who represented the United States men's national volleyball team in four Olympics team competitions... Sean Rooney Sean Rooney Sean Michael Rooney is an American volleyball player, who plays as an outside hitter for the U.S. national team. He made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.-Early life:... David Lee David Lee (volleyball) David Cameron Lee is an American volleyball player, who plays for Pallavolo Modena. Lee made his Olympic debut with the U.S. national team in Beijing.-Early life:Lee was born in Alpine, California... Richard Lambourne Richard Lambourne Richard "Rich" Edward Lambourne is an American indoor volleyball player. He joined the U.S. men's national team in 2000 as the designated libero. He has recently played for Delecta Bydgoszcz... William Priddy William Priddy William "Reid" Priddy is an American volleyball player on the United States men's national volleyball team. He has also played on the AVP tour from 2000 to 2006.As of 2009, Priddy has resumed playing on the AVP Tour.... Ryan Millar Ryan Millar Ryan Madsen Millar is an American volleyball player, who plays as a middle-blocker for the U.S. national team. He joined the team in May 1999. He is currently playing for Resovia Rzeszów in the Polish Volleyball League.-Personal life:Millar was born in San Dimas, California.In 1997, he got... Riley Salmon Riley Salmon Riley Salmon is a volleyball player from the United States. He graduated from Clear Creek High School in League City, Texas, and played two years of varsity volleyball at Pierce College from 1994-96 before joining the men's national team in May 2001 as an outside hitter. He competed at the 2004... Tom Hoff Tom Hoff Thomas John "Tom" Hoff is an American volleyball player. He is a middle blocker and has been with the U.S. national team since 1996. He is a three time Olympian in volleyball Olympics: 2000, 2004 and 2008.... Clay Stanley Clay Stanley Clayton “Clay” Iona Stanley is an American volleyball player. Stanley has been on the U.S. men's national team since 2000 and has made two Olympic appearances, in 2004 and 2008... Kevin Hansen Kevin Hansen Kevin Christopher Hansen is an American volleyball player. He made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics with the U.S. national team.-Personal life:Hansen was born and raised in Newport Beach, California... Gabe Gardner Gabe Gardner Gabriel "Gabe" Bryan Gardner is an American professional volleyball player. He is a two time Olympian, having played at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics with the U.S... Scott Touzinsky Scott Touzinsky Scott Joseph Touzinsky in an American volleyball player. Touzinsky has been with the U.S. national team since May 2007. With the national team, Touzinsky made his Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-Personal life:... |
Bruno Rezende Marcelo Elgarten Marcelo Elgarten Marcelo Elgarten is a Brazilian volleyball player. He won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Individual awards:* 2007 Pan-American Games "Best Setter"* Men's World Cup 2007; Rated 3rd best setter.... André Heller André Heller (volleyball) André Heller is a volleyball player from Brazil. A three-time Olympian , he played as a middle-blocker... Samuel Fuchs Samuel Fuchs Samuel Fuchs is a Brazilian volleyball player who won a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Gilberto Godoy Filho Giba Gilberto Amauri de Godoy Filho, known as Giba , is a Brazilian professional volleyball player.-Biography:... Murilo Endres Murilo Endres Murilo Endres is a Brazilian volleyball player.-Career:With Brazil national team he won five World Leagues , one World Cup and two World Championships . He is the MVP of 2010 WCH and 2010 WL... André Luiz da Silva Nascimento André Luiz da Silva Nascimento André Luiz da Silva Nascimento is a Brazilian volleyball player who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-Individuals:* 2002 FIVB World Championship "Best Spiker"... Sérgio Dutra Santos Sérgio Dutra Santos Sérgio Dutra Santos, known as Serginho or Escadinha , is a Brazilian professional volleyball player who plays in the libero position... Anderson Rodrigues Anderson Rodrigues (volleyball) Anderson Rodrigues is a Brazilian volleyball player who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Gustavo Endres Gustavo Endres Gustavo Endres is a Brazilian volleyball player.With the Brazil national team he won for World Leagues , two World Cups , two World Championships and one Olympic gold medal... Rodrigo Santana Rodrigo Santana Rodrigo Santana is a Brazilian volleyball player who won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*... Dante Amaral Dante Amaral Dante Guimarães Santos do Amaral is a Brazilian professional volleyball player, who is best known as Dante. Measuring 2,01 m and 86 kg, he plays in the position of outside hitter.-Career:... |
Aleksandr Korneev Aleksandr Korneev Aleksandr Vladimirovich Korneev is a volleyball player from Russia.He was born in Moscow.He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where Russia claimed the bronze medal.-References:* *... Semyon Poltavskiy Aleksandr Kosarev Aleksandr Kosarev Aleksandr Borisovich Kosarev is a volleyball player from Russia.He was born in Rivne.Kosarev competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where Russia claimed the bronze medal by defeating the United States in the play-off for the third place.-References:* *... Sergey Grankin Sergey Grankin Sergey Grankin is a volleyball player from Russia.He competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics where Russia claimed the bronze medal.-References:*... Sergey Tetyukhin Vadim Khamuttskikh Vadim Khamuttskikh Vadim Anatolyevich Khamuttskikh |Asha]], Chelyabinsk Oblast) is a volleyball player from Russia, who was a member of the men's national team that won the silver medal at the 2007 European Championship in Moscow, Russia... Yury Berezhko Yury Berezhko Yury Berezhko is a volleyball player from Russia. He current plays passing-hitter for Pallavolo Modena.... Aleksey Ostapenko Aleksey Ostapenko Aleksey Aleksandrovich Ostapenko is a volleyball player from Russia.He was born in Saratov.Ostapenko competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where Russia claimed the bronze medal.-References:* *... Alexander Volkov Aleksandr Volkov (volleyball player) Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Volkov is a volleyball player from Russia.With Dynamo Moscow he won the bronze medal at the Men's CEV Champions League 2006–07 and was awarded Final Four' "Best Blocker".... Aleksey Verbov Maxim Mikhaylov Maxim Mikhaylov Maxim Mikhaylov is a volleyball player from Russia. He lived in Yaroslavich, all through his childhood and teenage years.-Career:... Aleksey Kuleshov |
Women's team |
Walewska Oliveira Walewska Oliveira Walewska Oliveira is a female volleyball player who has competed for Brazil in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000. She won a bronze medal with the women's national team in Sydney, Australia, and a gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing... Carolina Albuquerque Carolina Albuquerque Carolina Albuquerque is a female volleyball player from Brazil.-References:*... Marianne Steinbrecher Marianne Steinbrecher Marianne Steinbrecher, known as Mari , is a female volleyball player from Brazil, who plays as a wing spiker... Paula Pequeno Paula Pequeno Paula Renata Marques Pequeno, better known as Paula Pequeno , is a female volleyball player from Brazil. She was born in Brasília.-Career:... Thaisa Menezes Thaisa Menezes Thaísa Menezes is a female professional volleyball player from Brazil.-Career:Menezes won the silver medal with Sollys Osasco at the 2010 FIVB World Club Championship... Hélia Souza Hélia Souza Hélia Rogério de Souza , nicknamed Fofão, is a Brazilian female volleyball player who competed for the her country's national team in five consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won a gold medal in 2008 and twice won a bronze medal in 1996 and 2000... Valeska Menezes Valeska Menezes Valeska dos Santos Menezes is a female volleyball player from Brazil, who represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece... Fabiana Claudino Fabiana Claudino Fabiana Marcelino Claudino is a female volleyball player from Brazil, who made her debut for the Brazilian national team against Croatia... Welissa Gonzaga Welissa Gonzaga Welissa Gonzaga , best known as Sassá, is a female volleyball player from Brazil.-Clubs: Vasco da Gama Rexona-Ades Fiansa/Osasco Sollys/Osasco... Jaqueline Carvalho Jaqueline Carvalho Jaqueline Maria Pereira de Carvalho is a female volleyball player from Brazil.-Career:Carvalho was named Best Receiver at the 2006 World Championship in Japan, where Brazil claimed the silver medal after a loss in the final against Russia.She won the silver medal and Best Spiker award at the 2010... Sheilla Castro Sheilla Castro Sheilla Tavares de Castro is a female volleyball player from Brazil, who represented her native country at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, in which the Brazilian national team won gold medal.-Career:... Fabiana de Oliveira Fabiana de Oliveira Fabiana de Oliveira is a female volleyball player from Brazil.-Career:At the 2011 Pan-American Cup, de Oliveira was awarded with the Best Receiver award, also winning the gold medal with her national team.Oliveira took part of the National Team who win the gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games... |
Ogonna Nnamani Ogonna Nnamani Ogonna Nneka Nnamani is an American indoor volleyball player, currently playing professionally for VK Prostějov in Prostějov, Czech Republic.... Danielle Scott-Arruda Danielle Scott-Arruda Danielle Racquel Scott-Arruda is an American indoor volleyball player. She has played at the 1996, 2000, 2004 and the 2008 Summer Olympics, tying a U.S. female volleyball athlete record for Olympic appearances. She's currently playing professionally for Brazilian league São Bernardo... Tayyiba Haneef-Park Tayyiba Haneef-Park Tayyiba Mumtaz Haneef-Park is an American indoor volleyball player. She currently plays professionally for Igtisadchi Baku in Azerbaijan. She played at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, where the team finished in 5th place... Lindsey Berg Lindsey Berg Lindsey Napela Berg is a volleyball player from the United States.Berg was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and was three-time All-Big Ten selection at the University of Minnesota, where she graduated in December 2001.... Stacy Sykora Stacy Sykora Stacy Denise Sykora is an American volleyball player. She was a two-time All-American at Texas A&M University and she competed in both the 2000 and the 2004 Olympics as part of the U.S. women's national team... Nicole Davis Nicole Davis Nicole Marie Davis is an American indoor volleyball player. She is 5'6" and plays at the libero position. She played for Fenerbahçe Women's Volleyball Team for the 2007 season and wore the number 1 jersey. She was the first foreign-born libero to play in the Turkish league and led her team to a... Heather Bown Heather Bown Heather Erin Bown is a volleyball player from the United States, who played as a middle-blocker. She represented her native country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. There she finished in fifth place with the USA national team. She also competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics... Jennifer Joines Jennifer Joines Jennifer Claire Joines-Tamas is an American indoor volleyball player. Joines made her first Olympic appearance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and helped Team USA to a silver medal.-Personal life:... Kim Glass Kim Glass Kimberly Marie Glass is an American indoor volleyball player. She is 6'3" and plays as an outside hitter. She currently plays for Modřanská Prostějov. She joined the U.S. national team on May 23, 2007... Robyn Ah Mow-Santos Robyn Ah Mow-Santos Robyn Mokihana Ah Mow-Santos is an American indoor volleyball player. She is a setter on the USA national team and played at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the 2004 Athens Olympics, and also played at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, helping Team USA to a silver medal.-Personal life:Ah Mow was born in... Kim Willoughby Kim Willoughby Kim Marie Willoughby is an American indoor volleyball player. She is 5'10" and is an outside hitter. In 2007, she played professionally for the Italian Serie A League Familia Chieri. In April 2008, she joined the U.S. national team... Logan Tom Logan Tom Logan Maile Lei Tom is an American indoor volleyball and beach volleyball player who plays for Fenerbahçe Universal. At age 19, Tom made her Olympic debut at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. She also competed at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics... |
Wang Yimei Wang Yimei Wang Yimei is a Chinese volleyball player. She lives in Liaoning.With her superior strength, height and weight, Wang has become a main attacker for the Chinese women's volleyball team. Since being selected for the team, she has made great progress physically and mentally... Feng Kun Feng Kun Feng Kun was the China women's national volleyball team setter and captain. She was awarded MVP and Best Setter award at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, where China won the gold medal in volleyball.-Notes:*Position: Setter... Yang Hao Liu Yanan Liu Yanan Liu Yanan is a Chinese volleyball player. She currently plays club ball for Liaoning, and has played for the national team during many of its recent successes.-Notes:*Position: middle blocker*Height: 1.86 m... Wei Qiuyue Wei Qiuyue Wei Qiuyue is a female Chinese volleyball player. She is the captain of China women's national volleyball team.She was part of the bronze medal winning teams at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the silver medal winning teams at the 2007 World Grand Prix.... Xu Yunli Xu Yunli Xu Yunli is a female Chinese volleyball player. She was part of the gold medal winning team at the 2006 Asian Games and the silver medal winning team at the 2007 World Grand Prix.-Notes:*Position: Middle blocker... Zhou Suhong Zhou Suhong Zhou Suhong is a Chinese volleyball player, who was a member of the Chinese women's national team that won the gold medal at both the World Cup and the Athens Olympic Games. She is an opposite hitter. She is married to former Chinese men's national volleyball team memberm Tang Miao. She wears... Zhao Ruirui Zhao Ruirui Zhao Ruirui is a Chinese volleyball player who competed on the 2003 Volleyball World Cup winning side and made an initial appearance with the 2004 gold medal winning side before refracturing her right leg.-Notes:*Position: middle blocker... Xue Ming Xue Ming Xue Ming is a female Chinese volleyball player. She was part of the gold medal winning team at the 2005 Asian Championship.-Notes:*Position: Middle blocker*Height: 1.93 m *Weight: 68 kg... Li Juan Li Juan Li Juan is a female Chinese volleyball player. She was a key part of the gold medal winning teams at the 2005 Asian Championship, 2006 Doha Asian Games and 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.... Zhang Na Ma Yunwen Ma Yunwen Ma Yunwen is a female Chinese volleyball player. She was part of the gold medal winning team at the 2005 Asian Championship.-Notes:*Position: Middle blocker*Height: 1.89 m *Weight: 70 kg... |
Water polo
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Zoltán Szécsi Zoltan Szecsi Zoltán Szécsi is a Hungarian water polo player, who played on the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. He made his international debut for the men's national team in 1998.He is currently living in Eger.-External links:* *... Tamás Varga Norbert Madaras Norbert Madaras Norbert Madaras is a water polo player from Hungary, who won the gold medal with the men's national team at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics. He also was on the squad that claimed the title at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships. Madaras won the Euro League 2007 with Pro Recco.-... Dénes Varga Dénes Varga Dénes Andor Varga is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Tamás Kásás Tamas Kasas Tamás Kásás is a Hungarian water polo player, with a height of 200 cm and a weight of 90 kg.... Norbert Hosnyánszky Norbert Hosnyánszky Norbert Hosnyánszky is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the Gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Gergely Kiss Gergely Kiss Gergely Kiss is a Hungarian water polo player. Kiss stands two meters tall and weighs 110 kg. He plays on the right side, but moves to 2-meters on offense sometimes... Tibor Benedek Tibor Benedek Tibor Benedek is a Hungarian water polo player, who played in the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics... Dániel Varga Dániel Varga Dániel Varga is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Péter Biros Peter Biros Péter Biros is a Hungarian water polo player, who played on the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics, which makes him one of few water polo players who have three olympic gold medals... Gábor Kis Gábor Kis Gábor Kis is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the Gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Tamás Molnár Tamas Molnar Tamás Molnár is a Hungarian water polo player, who played on the gold medal squads at the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Olympics. He was named Hungarian Water Polo Player of the Year in 1998, and made his debut for the national team in 1997.He won the Malta Waterpolo Summer... István Gergely István Gergely István Gergely is a Hungarian water polo player. He was a member of the Gold medal winning Hungary men's national water polo team at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... |
Merrill Moses Merrill Moses Merrill Moses is an American water polo player.Moses was a goalkeeper on the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary. He was named to the Olympic all-star team.In December 2010,... Brandon Brooks Brandon Brooks (water polo) Brandon Brooks , who played water polo as a goalie for UCLA and the 2004 and 2008 United States National teams, is now the head coach of the women's water polo team at UCLA. The women's team won the 2008 and 2009 NCAA Women's Water Polo Championship, and one of his players, Courtney Mathewson,... Ryan Bailey Ryan Bailey (water polo) Ryan Bailey is an American water polo player, currently playing for VK Partizan. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Went to Millikan High School in Long... J. W. Krumpholz J. W. Krumpholz James W. Krumpholz is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.Krumpholz attended Foothill High School in Tustin, California, and... Tony Azevedo Tony Azevedo Anthony Lawrence Azevedo is an American water polo player and a graduate of Stanford University. Nicknamed "The Savior" at one point, he is considered to be one of the best American water polo players in recent memory... Adam Wright Adam Wright (water polo) Adam Wright is an American water polo player and a college water polo head coach. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics... Peter Varellas Peter Varellas Peter Varellas is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.... Jesse Smith Jesse A. Smith Jesse A. Smith is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.... Jeff Powers Jeff Powers Jeff Powers is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.... Layne Beaubien Layne Beaubien Layne Beaubien is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.... Peter Hudnut Peter Hudnut Peter Hudnut is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, defeated by Hungary.... Rick Merlo Rick Merlo Rick Merlo is an American water polo player. He was a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics... Tim Hutten Tim Hutten Tim Hutten is an American water polo player. He is a member of the United States men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. In the championship game, the USA team won the silver medal, losing to Hungary. Tim is currently waiting to score more goals in the 2012 games in... |
Denis Šefik Denis Šefik / / Denis Šefik is Serbian-Montenegrin water polo player who played for Serbia and Montenegro national team, then for Serbian national team until 2008 and since 2010, for Montenegrin national team... Andrija Prlainović Andrija Prlainovic Andrija Prlainović , is a Serbian water polo player. He is a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Živko Gocić Živko Gocic Živko Gocić born is a Serbian water polo player. He is a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-References:... Vanja Udovičić Vanja Udovicic Vanja Udovičić , is a professional Serbian water polo player.-Career:... Dejan Savić Dejan Savic Dejan Savić is former Serbian water polo player from who played on the bronze medal squad of FR Yugoslavia at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the silver medal squad of Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Summer Olympics.Savić is playing at VK Crvena Zvezda. He is team captain... Duško Pijetlović Duško Pijetlovic Duško Pijetlović , is a Serbian water polo player. He was a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Nikola Rađen Filip Filipović Filip Filipovic (water polo) David Perovic , is a Serbian water polo player. He was a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Aleksandar Ćirić Aleksandar Ciric / Aleksandar Ćirić is a Serbian water polo player who played on the bronze medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the silver medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics.- Clubs honours :* 1999-00 LEN Euroleague - Champion, with VK Bečej Naftagas-References:*... Aleksandar Šapić Aleksandar Šapic Aleksandar "Aca" Šapić , is a Serbian politician and a retired water polo player.... Vladimir Vujasinović Vladimir Vujasinovic Vladimir Vujasinović is a Serbian water polo player who played on the bronze medal squad of FR Yugoslavia at the 2000 Summer Olympics, the silver medal squad of Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and numerous other titles... Branko Peković Branko Pekovic Branko Peković is an Serbian water polo player. He is a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Slobodan Soro Slobodan Soro Slobodan Soro , is a Serbian water polo player. He was a member of the Serbia men's national water polo team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... |
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Ilse van der Meijden Ilse van der Meijden Ilse van der Meijden is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Yasemin Smit Yasemin Smit Yasemin Smit is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Mieke Cabout Mieke Cabout Mieke Cabout is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.Cabout was part of the team that finished 10th at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montreal... Biurakn Hakhverdian Biurakn Hakhverdian Biurakn Hakhverdian is a Dutch water polo player who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions. She is of Iranian Armenian descent.... Marieke van den Ham Marieke van den Ham Marieke van den Ham is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Daniëlle de Bruijn Daniëlle de Bruijn Daniëlle de Bruijn is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Iefke van Belkum Iefke van Belkum Iefke van Belkum is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Noeki Klein Noeki Klein Noeki Klein is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.Klein was part of the team that became 10th at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships in Montreal... Gillian van den Berg Gillian van den Berg Gillian van den Berg is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Alette Sijbring Alette Sijbring Alette Sijbring is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Rianne Guichelaar Rianne Guichelaar Rianne Guichelaar is a waterpolo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... Simone Koot Simone Koot Simone Koot is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.Koot was part of the team that became 6th at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona... Meike de Nooy Meike de Nooy Meike de Nooy is a water polo player of the Netherlands who represents the Dutch national team in international competitions.... |
Betsey Armstrong Elizabeth Armstrong Elizabeth Armstrong is a female water polo goalkeeper from the United States, who won the gold medal with the United States women's national water polo team at the 2007 Pan American Games. She made her debut for the national team in 2006... Jaime Hipp Jaime Hipp Jaime Elizabeth Komer is a former female water polo goalkeeper from the United States, who won the gold medal with the United States women's national water polo team at the 2007 World Championship and the 2007 Pan American Games, and a silver medal at the Beijing Olympic Games.In June 2009, Komer... Moriah van Norman Moriah van Norman Moriah van Norman is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who won the Peter J. Cutino Award in 2004, recognized as the best female collegiate player in the nation... Kami Craig Kami Craig Kami Craig is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.Craig attended Santa Barbara High School and the University of Southern California... Brenda Villa Brenda Villa Brenda Villa is an American world-class water polo player for the US National and Olympic teams.... Heather Petri Heather Petri Heather Petri is an American water polo player, who won the silver medal with the US women's national team at the 2000 Summer Olympics and also won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics... Patty Cardenas Patty Cardenas Patty Cardenas is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Brittany Hayes Brittany Hayes Brittany Hayes is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Lauren Wenger Lauren Wenger Lauren Wenger is an American water polo player for the University of Southern California, who received the 2006 Peter J. Cutino Award as the best collegiate water polo player among Division I NCAA teams... Natalie Golda Natalie Golda Natalie Golda is an American water polo player. Considered one of the greatest women's water polo players of all time, her senior leadership helped guide the 2005 UCLA Bruins to their seventh national championship. In May 2005 Golda received the Peter J... Alison Gregorka Alison Gregorka Alison Gregorka is an American water polo player. She started playing at the age of 14. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She is now coaching High school Water polo in Lake Oswego, Oregon... Elsie Windes Elsie Windes Elsie Windes is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-Career:... Jessica Steffens Jessica Steffens Jessica Steffens is an American water polo player. She was a member of the US water polo team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics... |
Gemma Beadsworth Gemma Beadsworth Gemma Beadsworth is an Australian water polo centre forward, who joined the women's national team in 2005... Nikita Cuffe Nikita Cuffe Nikita Cuffe is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-References:... Suzie Fraser Suzie Fraser Suzannah "Suzie" Fraser is an Australian water polo player, who joined the women's national team in 2005. She was a member of the side that won the silver medal at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia, after having claimed the title at the 2006 FINA Women's Water Polo... Taniele Gofers Taniele Gofers Taniele Gofers is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-References:... Kate Gynther Kate Gynther Kate Gynther is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She was educated at Brisbane State High School.-References:... Amy Hetzel Amy Hetzel Amy Hetzel is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and silver at the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne.... Bronwen Knox Bronwen Knox Bronwen Knox is an Australian water polo player, who joined the women's national team in 2005. She was a member of the side that won the silver medal at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia.-References:*... Emma Knox Emma Knox Emma Knox is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Alicia McCormack Alicia McCormack Alicia McCormack is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Melissa Rippon Melissa Rippon Melissa Rippon is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Rebecca Rippon Rebecca Rippon Rebecca Rippon is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.... Mia Santoromito Mia Santoromito Mia Santoromito is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.- References :... Jenna Santoromito Jenna Santoromito Jenna Santoromito is an Australian water polo player. She was a member of the Australia women's national water polo team that won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.-References:*... |
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Medal winner changes
A. BelarussianBelarus at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Belarus attended the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. A team of 181 athletes competed in 28 different sports.-Medalists:- Archery:Belarus sent two archers to the Olympics, one in the men's competition and one in the women's.Men...
athletes Vadim Devyatovskiy
Vadim Devyatovskiy
Vadim Anatolyevich Devyatovsky is a Belarusian hammer thrower.He finished fourth at the 2004 Summer Olympics, and in 2005 he won the World Championships silver medal. In July the same year he threw 84.90 metres, which currently is his personal best. He originally won a silver medal at the 2008...
and Ivan Tsikhan, who won silver and bronze respectively in the men's hammer throw, both tested positive for abnormal levels of testosterone
Testosterone
Testosterone is a steroid hormone from the androgen group and is found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, although small amounts are also secreted by the adrenal glands...
. After attending a disciplinary hearing in September, they were stripped of their medals on December 11, 2008. Krisztián Pars
Krisztián Pars
Krisztián Pars is a Hungarian hammer thrower. He has represented Hungary at the Olympics on two occasions; in 2004 and 2008. He has also competed at the World Championships in Athletics and won a bronze medal at the European Athletics Championships.His personal best throw is 82.45 metres, achieved...
of Hungary
Hungary at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Hungary competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The country sent 131 individual competitors plus the men's and women's water polo teams and the women's handball team for a total of 171 Hungarian athletes taking part in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games...
was given the silver medal, and Koji Murofushi
Koji Murofushi
is a Japanese hammer thrower. He has been among the world elite since the 2001 World Championships, where he won the silver medal. He was olympic champion during the Athens Olympics. In 2011, He was crowned world champion.-Career:...
of Japan
Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Japan competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The delegation of athletes and officials were represented by the Japanese Olympic Committee.The list of qualified entries for Japan is shown...
was given the bronze. On June 10, 2010, following a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
Court of Arbitration for Sport
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is an international arbitration body set up to settle disputes related to sport. Its headquarters are in Lausanne and its courts are located in New York, Sydney and Lausanne, Switzerland...
, Devyatovskiy and Tsikhan had their medals reinstated.
B. Ukrainian
Ukraine at the 2008 Summer Olympics
-Medalists:- Archery:Ukraine's men's archery team took seventh place at the 2007 World Outdoor Target Championships, earning the nation a full complement of three qualification spots for the Olympic men's competitions. The women's team finished in tenth place, six points shy of qualifying as well...
athlete Lyudmyla Blonska, who finished second in the women's heptathlon, tested positive for the steroid methyltestosterone
Methyltestosterone
Methyltestosterone is a 17-alpha-alkylated anabolic steroid used to treat men with a testosterone deficiency. It is also used in women to treat breast cancer, breast pain, swelling due to pregnancy, and with the addition of estrogen it can treat symptoms of menopause...
. On August 22, 2008, the International Olympic Committee officially stripped Blonska of her medal, and as a result, the silver medal went to Hyleas Fountain
Hyleas Fountain
Hyleas Fountain is an American heptathlete.-Early years:Fountain attended Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where she was under the coaching of Al Moten, and continued her career at the University of Georgia under coach Wayne Norton...
of the United States
United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. American athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1896 Summer Olympics except the 1980 Summer Olympics, which the U.S. boycotted. The United States entered the Games as the most successful nation in...
, and the bronze medal to Tatyana Chernova
Tatyana Chernova
Tatyana Sergeyevna Chernova is a Russian heptathlete. She was the bronze medalist at the 2008 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics, where she set her personal best of 6880 points....
of Russia
Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Russia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, represented by the Russian Olympic Committee. Russia competed in all sports except baseball, football, field hockey, softball and taekwondo.-Medalists:...
.
C. Norwegian
Norway at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Norway competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China.On 10 June, the NOC selected 50 athletes for the Olympic Games. A week later, a further eight athletes were added. More selections were made on 17 June, 1 July, 14 July and 17 July...
equestrian athlete Tony André Hansen
Tony André Hansen
Tony Andre Hansen is a Norwegian show jumping competitor.-Beijing Olympics Controversy:At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Hansen initially won the bronze medal as part of the Norwegian team in team jumping, together with Morten Djupvik, Stein Endresen, and Geir Gulliksen.However, after...
's horse tested positive for the pain relieving medication capsaicin
Capsaicin
Capsaicin 2CHCH=CH4CONHCH2C6H3-4--3- ) is the active component of chili peppers, which are plants belonging to the genus Capsicum. It is an irritant for mammals, including humans, and produces a sensation of burning in any tissue with which it comes into contact...
, a banned substance. Hansen, who won a bronze medal in the team jumping event
Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Team jumping
The team jumping at the 2008 Summer Olympics took place from August 15 to 18, at the Hong Kong Sports Institute.The second and third rounds of show-jumping from the individual jumping event were used to determine scores for the team round...
, was disqualified. In the team jumping system, the top three scores garnered by the four riders are counted. Hansen had the best score on his team, and it was removed from the total. Without Hansen's score, his team was below the bronze medal threshold so the medal was awarded to the team from Switzerland
Switzerland at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Switzerland competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. This is a list of all of the Swiss athletes who have qualified for the Olympics and have been nominated by Swiss Olympic Association.-Medalists:- Archery:...
on December 22, 2008.
D. On August 15, 2008, the International Olympic Committee announced North Korean
North Korea at the 2008 Summer Olympics
North Korea competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. The country sent 63 athletes, competing in 11 sports....
shooter
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Shooting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 17, at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall and Beijing Shooting Range Clay Target Field...
Kim Jong-su had tested positive for the banned substance propranolol and was stripped of his two medals. He had won a bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 10 metre air pistol
-Qualification round:The qualification round was held between 12:00 and 13:45 China Standard Time , with all shooters fitting into a single relay.DQ Disqualified – Q Qualified for final-Final:...
and silver in the 50 metre pistol
Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 50 metre pistol
-Qualification round:DQ Disqualified – Q Qualified for final-Final:DQ Disqualified...
. After Kim Jong-su was disqualified, the bronze medal in the 10 metre air pistol went to Jason Turner
Jason Turner (sport shooter)
Jason Turner is an American sport shooter and Olympic athlete who finished fourth at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing in the 10 metre air pistol final. Bronze medalist Kim Jong Su later tested positive for propranolol, disqualifying him and upgrading Turner's position to third...
of the United States
United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics
The United States competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. American athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games since the 1896 Summer Olympics except the 1980 Summer Olympics, which the U.S. boycotted. The United States entered the Games as the most successful nation in...
; in the 50 metre pistol, the silver medal went to Tan Zongliang
Tan Zongliang
Tan Zongliang is a male Chinese sports shooter. He has won two consecutive ISSF World Shooting Championships in 50 metre pistol: in 2002 in Lahti and in 2006 in Zagreb. In the 2008 Summer Olympics, he won the bronze medal in the same event, a medal that was upgraded to silver after Kim Jong-su's...
of China
China at the 2008 Summer Olympics
China was the host nation of the 2008 Summer Olympics.China was represented by the Chinese Olympic Committee , and the team of selected athletes were officially known as Team China....
, and the bronze medal to Vladimir Isakov
Vladimir Isakov
Vladimir Isakov , is a male Russian sport shooter.He has been a member of the Russian national shooting team since 1991. He lives in Pushkino, and his married to Irina...
of Russia
Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Russia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, represented by the Russian Olympic Committee. Russia competed in all sports except baseball, football, field hockey, softball and taekwondo.-Medalists:...
.
E. Swedish
Sweden at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Sweden competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. This is a list of all of the Swedish athletes who have qualified for the Olympics.-Medalists:- Archery:Men-Men's team:-Women's team:- Badminton :...
wrestler
Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, were held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium from August 12–21, 2008. It was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories...
Ara Abrahamian
Ara Abrahamian
Ara Abrahamian is a retired Armenian-Swedish wrestler in Greco-Roman wrestling...
was originally awarded a bronze medal in the Greco-Roman 84 kg event
Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg
Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg competition at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, was held on August 14 at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium. Italian wrestler Andrea Minguzzi won the gold medal in this event....
. However, at the medal ceremony he walked off the podium and dropped his medal on the mat in protest of the judging in his event. On August 16, 2008, the International Olympic Committee decided to strip him of his medal because they felt it amounted to a political demonstration and was disrespectful to other athletes.
F. On November 18, 2009, the IOC announced that Rashid Ramzi
Rashid Ramzi
Rashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete competing internationally for Bahrain in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Ramzi was investigated by the IAAF after the 2008 Summer Games and was stripped of his gold medal for doping.Ramzi was born in Asfi, Morocco...
of Bahrain
Bahrain at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Bahrain competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The country sent a total of 15 competitors to the Games, competing in athletics, swimming and shooting,. This constituted Bahrain's largest Olympic delegation to date. Among the country's representatives is Maryam Yusuf Jamal, reigning...
had been stripped of the gold medal in the men's 1500 m race. Ramzi had been the first athlete from Bahrain to win an Olympic gold medal. His frozen blood sample was re-tested and found to contain traces of Continuous erythropoietin receptor activator (CERA), a stamina-building blood-booster. Kenyan
Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Kenya competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008. Kenya won a toal of 14 medals, 6 of the gold, its best ever performance at the Olympics....
Asbel Kipruto Kiprop was upgraded to gold, Nicholas Willis of New Zealand
New Zealand at the 2008 Summer Olympics
New Zealand took part in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The country sent 182 competitors, making this its largest ever delegation to the Olympic Games. It was also one of the most successful, equalling New Zealand's combined medal tally from the previous two games...
was given the silver and Mehdi Baala
Mehdi Baala
Mehdi Baala is a French middle-distance athlete competing mainly at 1500 metres. Baala has won numerous major medals, including two European titles. Baala is considered to be the best French middle-distance runner of all time...
of France
France at the 2008 Summer Olympics
-Medalists:- Diving:MenNo CompetitorsWomen- Swimming:France will be represented by 35 swimmers, including Alain Bernard and Laure Manaudou.MenWomen- Synchronised Swimming:...
received the bronze.
G. On November 18, 2009, the IOC announced that Italian
Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Italy competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China.The country sent a delegation of 344 athletes to compete.-Medalists:- Archery:...
cyclist Davide Rebellin
Davide Rebellin
Davide Rebellin is an Italian road bicycle racer, currently riding for the Italian Miche-Guerciotti team. He served a 2-year suspension for testing positive for Mircera at the 2008 Olympic Games...
had tested positive for Cera and had been stripped of the silver medal he earned in the men's road race
Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's road race
The men's road race, a part of the cycling events at the 2008 Summer Olympics, took place on August 9 at the Urban Road Cycling Course in Beijing. It started at 11:00 China Standard Time , and was scheduled to last until 17:30 later that day...
. Switzerland
Switzerland at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Switzerland competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. This is a list of all of the Swiss athletes who have qualified for the Olympics and have been nominated by Swiss Olympic Association.-Medalists:- Archery:...
's Fabian Cancellara
Fabian Cancellara
Fabian Cancellara is a Swiss professional road bicycle racer for UCI ProTeam . A time trial specialist, he is a four-time World Time Trial Champion and is the current Olympic gold medalist...
was upgraded to silver and Russia
Russia at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Russia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, represented by the Russian Olympic Committee. Russia competed in all sports except baseball, football, field hockey, softball and taekwondo.-Medalists:...
's Alexandr Kolobnev
Alexandr Kolobnev
Alexandr Viktorovich Kolobnev is a Russian professional road bicycle racer on the UCI ProTour with , currently suspended after his A sample revealed doping products.-Career:...
was given the bronze.
Medal leaders
Athletes that won at least three gold medals or at least four total medals are listed below.Athlete | Nation | Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Swimming | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |||
Athletics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||
Cycling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||
Zou Kai Zou Kai Zou Kai is a Chinese gymnast. He was part of the Chinese team that won the gold medal in the team event at the 2006 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships and the 2006 Asian Games... |
Gymnastics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
Swimming | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |||
Swimming | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||
Swimming | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | |||
Gymnastics | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||
Swimming | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |||
Gymnastics | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |||
Swimming | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
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