Ben Ainslie triple Olympic gold medallist athlete on track for London 2012

Olympics 2012 London

Ben Ainslie triple Olympic gold medallist athlete on track for London 2012

Ben Ainslie has been confirmed by the BOA (British Olympic Association) as a single of the first athletes to be selected to be component of Team GB for the 2012 London Olympic Games. Following a challenging fought qualification battle against some extremely talented British sailors Ainslie will now get his opportunity to compete for his fifth Olympic medal and fourth gold at successive Olympic Games. He will be the only athlete competing in London for a fourth Olympic gold at consecutive Games. Mixed with awe-inspiring sailing footage the video capabilities 5 occasions Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve Redgrave, sports journalist Henry Winter, Team GB double Olympic gold medallist sailor Iain Percy and Brazilian sailing legend Robert Scheidt talking about Ben and his achievements. It’s a timeline of Ben’s profession and functions Ben’s thoughts on his past successes and hopes for the future.
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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owosso’s Kieran McClintock knows only one gear

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Owosso’s Kieran McClintock knows only one gear
OWOSSO — When it comes to crunch time, Owosso’s Kieran McClintock knows just one speed in cross country.
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ROGUE RIVER — With two convincing wins over Cascade Christian earlier in the season, Rogue River took the Challengers for granted in a District 4 girls soccer playoff match Saturday.
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Athlete profile: Matt Hogsten

Athlete profile: Matt Hogsten
The Dover High School boys soccer team is off to a strong start, due in part to the strong play of junior forward Matt Hogsten, who has been finding the back of the net regularly for the Senators.
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Who We Are: Extreme running normal for Breckenridge athlete

Who We Are: Extreme running normal for Breckenridge athlete
Breckenridge resident Helen Cospolich will compete in the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in the Alps across France, Italy and Switzerland, a severe 103-mile test of vertical climbing. She’s one of only two Americans invited to the race by The North Face, the event’s title sponsor.
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Area motocross riders get lessons from a legend
Over 15 local motocross riders from the Prefer Dirt MX club and their families gathered for some professional guidance from one of the sport’s most renowned instructors, Gary “The Professor” Bailey, at a private track in Columbia County Saturday.
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Bold, black, and brilliant …
This was the year when we saw it all: technical innovations, durable designs, untamed imagination and an amazing surge in sales. Now all that has to be done is deliver the products …
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Women in Sports: ASU athlete strives to be leader, mentor

Women in Sports: ASU athlete strives to be leader, mentor
Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans and the Mis sissippi Gulf Coast forever, but while many of the stories generated by the 2005 disaster were sad social commentaries on the residents and the response by local, state and federal government agencies, there were other incidents that demonstrated the true character and flavor of Americans who rose out of the devastation more determined than ever.
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August 2 — On This Date…
1864 — The first Travers Stakes at Saratoga is won by Kentucky, a horse that scores 20 consecutive victories.
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NHL 11: Cover Athlete Trailer

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NBA 2K9 Cover Athlete Reveal

NBA 2K9 cover athlete was found in an advertisement during the 2008 NBA Finals .. . and it’s Kevin> Garnett

LeBron James undisputed best athlete in the world today

LeBron James undisputed best athlete in the world today LeBron James quite simply is one of the best athletic players of all time in any sport. When you think of great athletes, you think of Michael Jordan flying from the free throw line with that 4.3 40 yard dash and 48″ vertical. You think of Muhammad Ali dancing around the ring for 12-15 rounds, without stopping, pumping that jab in his opponent’s face without stopping. You think of Bo Jackson running over tacklers, running away from defensive backs, and hitting home runs in all-star MLB games. You think of Usain Bolt shatteringn world records. You think of Tiger Woods dominating his sport. You think of Jimmy Johnson dominating his sport. You can think of all these athletes, and how athletic or dominant they are or were, and it really is a list of the who’s who, in sports history. Now LeBron James is only in his 7th year in the NBA, and the kid already has an MVP, and it looks like LeBron James will win the 2010 NBA MVP again. Michael Jordan was 28 years old when he led his first team to a championship, and LeBron has 3 more years to match that great feat. Even though LeBron James is the dominant athlete he is, he uses his athleticism to open up shots for his teammates, rebound, and play defense. LeBron James could focus on his scoring only and he would put up 35-37 points per game if he wanted to with ease. LeBron James isn’t built like that though, he merely wants to raise his team’s level of play and lead them to a
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Highlights of all big plays for the rockets in the 2009-2010 season.
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