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Chicago isn’t the front-runner for the 2016 Olympics many are making it out to be. It’s not even a close second.
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Bernard Lagat, who will compete as an American Olympian for the first time in Beijing, has won the 1,500 meters at the U.S. track and field trials.
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AP, Eugene
Jenn Stuczynski has set the American record in the pole vault, clearing 16 feet, 1 3/4 inches to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team.
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AP, Eugene
Lolo Jones, Damu Cherry and Dawn Harper have earned Beijing Olympics spots with the top three 100-meter hurdles finishes at the U.S. track and field trials.
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AP, Eugene
Mike Hazle and Leigh Smith have made the Olympic team in javelin after finishing second and fifth at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
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AP, Eugene
David Oliver has won the 110-meter hurdles at the U.S. track and field trials, earning one of three Olympic spots.
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AP, Omaha
Peter Vanderkaay has pulled off an upset in the final race of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, beating Larsen Jensen and Erik Vendt in the 1,500-meter freestyle.
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AP, Eugene
Aarik Wilson, Kenta Bell and Rafeeq Curry have earned spots on the U.S. Olympic team in the triple jump.
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AP, Eugene
Allyson Felix breezed her way to the Olympics. Marshevet Hooker _ she stumbled in.
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AP, Omaha
Dara Torres has set another American record at the U.S. Olympic swimming free trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle.
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AP, Eugene
Allyson Felix has claimed a spot on the Beijing Olympics team, winning the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
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AP, Eugene
Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his left leg but says he’ll be 100 percent for his two races at the Beijing Olympics.
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AP, Eugene
Walter Dix, Shawn Crawford and Wallace Spearmon have qualified for the Beijing Olympics, taking the top three spots in the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic track and...
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AP, Eugene
Shannon Rowbury, Erin Donohue and Christin Wurth have made the Olympic team in the women’s 1,500 meters.
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AP, Eugene
Ian Waltz, Michael Robertson and Casey Malone have won the top three discus spots at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, earning a trip to the Beijing Games.
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AP, Eugene
Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks.
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AP, Omaha
Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz’s Olympic record in Beijing.
made popular Jul 6 2008
AP, Omaha
Dara Torres has set an American record in the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic trials, winning her semifinal heat in 24.38 seconds.
made popular Jul 6 2008
AP, Omaha
Garrett Weber-Gale has completed a sprint double at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, winning the 50-meter freestyle with an American record, while Gary Hall Jr. failed...
made popular Jul 6 2008
AP, Omaha
Katie Hoff has claimed a fifth individual race in Beijing by winning the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
made popular Jul 6 2008
AP, Omaha
Michael Phelps will get another chance to go after Mark Spitz’s Olympic record in Beijing.
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AP, Athens
Chicago was among the four cities picked as finalists Wednesday for the 2016 Summer Olympics, setting the stage for a high-profile bidding contest between candidates...
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AP, Athens
The IOC has picked four finalists in the bidding for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
made popular Jun 4 2008
AP, Chicago
Chicago Olympic organizers are on track to spend about $58 million trying to lure the 2016 Summer Games to the Midwest.
made popular May 16 2008
AP, Chicago
A new IRS filing shows Chicago’s Olympic organizing committee raised more than $32 million during its successful effort to be selected the American bidder for the...
made popular May 16 2008
AP, Chicago
Mayor Richard Daley would welcome another chance to make a pitch for Chicago before the IOC vote to decide the host for the 2016 Olympics.
made popular Apr 14 2008
AP, Chicago
Mayor Richard Daley would welcome another chance to make a pitch for Chicago before the IOC vote to decide the host for the 2016 Olympics.
made popular Apr 14 2008
AP, Lausanne
Seven cities from four continents are officially in the race to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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