• Omega Releases Photos of Michael Phelps, Cavic 100 Meter Fly Finish

    August 24th, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    Good look figuring out what this sequence means…. in fact, it makes it more difficult to decipher the finish!

    Omega timer Silvio Chianese, says the results are clear: “In the third set of images, with Phelps on the left, it is clear he is really pushing hard, while Cavic, on the right, is just arriving,” Chianese told The Associated Press on Saturday.

    “Any less and waves would set it off,” Chianese said. “You can’t just put your fingertips on the pad, you really have to push it. We explained all this directly after the race to (Cavic) and his coach.”



  • Ryan Hall Finishes 10th, Samuel Wanjiru Wins Olympic Marathon

    August 24th, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    Samuel Wanjiru pulled away over the final few miles become the first Kenyan in the storied running history of that nation to win an Olympic marathon. The 21-year-old negotiated the 26.2-mile (42.15-kilometer) course through the Beijing streets in bright Sunday morning sunshine in an Olympic record of 2 hours, 6 minutes, 32 seconds.

    Ryan Hall, the American superstar marathoner who amazingly has only run four marathons in his lifetime, was on a different pace the entire time. Samuel Wanjiru was out fast and didn’t seem bothered by the 80+ degree Beijing heat… unlike Ryan. Ryan did send this message to his supporters just a few hours before the race began.

    Hall, who holds the American record in the half-marathon, with a time of 59:23, finished tenth competing for the United States in the marathon at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

    To my family of Big Bear:

    As I sit here typing this email from the Olympic Village I can hardly believe that in less than 12 hours time I will be out there running. I want to thank you in sharing in this journey. I have been truly blessed by you all. The send off was one of the best moments of my life. Never have I felt so supported and loved.

    Part of me wishes that I could be there watching with you all, but I guess that would kind of defeat the purpose of you all watching. I hope that you all enjoy the race. Know that you are not simply watching but through every mile you have run you have participated in the Olympic marathon with me. No one else out there has a million miles behind them.

    I will be putting myself in beautiful Big Bear in my minds eye as I am out in the hot and humid streets of Beijing and I will have all of you in my heart as I run. I pray that the Lord shows you the power of a community that is united together. I have certainly tasted it and will be forever changed as a result. Thanks for all your support. I hope to make you proud. Keep being a lighthouse in our community.

    Ryan

  • Roger Federer Might Not Be Better than Rafael Nadal… But He’s Weirder

    August 23rd, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    Look, if you can’t defeat Rafael Nadal…
    And you can’t medal in the Beijing Olympics alone….
    You have to place a hex on your Olympics tennis partner to win doubles gold.

    And while playing against the US men’s tennis team, Roger Federer did just that to Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka, much to the interest of their American opponents.

  • Stephanie Rice - Michael Phelps New Girlfried (Full Picture Gallery)

    August 22nd, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    Michael Phelps doesn’t have a girlfriend, but he celebrated his record-breaking eight gold medals in Beijing by sneaking off for a sizzling game of tonsil hockey with one of Australia’s hottest Olympians, according the the always news-breaking NY Post.

    “Phelps, fresh from shattering Mark Spitz’s 36-year-old record, was spotted Monday night in a hot make-out session with Down Under swimmer Stephanie Rice, a source tells The Post’s Clemente Lisi and Luke Dennehy. The pumped-up pair clinched and swapped spit at a celebratory bash outside the Olympic Village.”

    Stephanie Rice is a triple gold medalist swimmer herself… and a celebrity in Australia. Here is a full photo gallery of Stephanie Rice including some of her Facebook pictures previously censored.

    Good work Michael.

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  • Usain Bolt Breaks World Record in 200 Meter: 19.30

    August 20th, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    Usain Bolt now holds both world and Olympic 100 metres records with a time of 9.69 seconds and world and Olympic records over 200m (19.30 sec) - becoming the first man to double in the 100 and 200 since Carl Lewis.

    Date Event Venue Time (seconds)
    16 August 2008 100 metres Beijing, China 9.69 World Record & Olympic Record
    20 August 2008 200 metres Beijing, China 19.30 World Record & Olympic Record
    5 May 2007 400 metres Kingston, Jamaica 45.28

  • Preparing for Usain Bolt’s 200 Meters with Michael Johnson’s 200 World Record: 19.32

    August 19th, 2008 | By InGameNow Posted in Olympics

    I remember specifically where I was during this race.
    And I remember specifically how I felt / stood in awe during the race.

    I am excited to see Usain Bolt attempt to break the mark of 19.32 and cause Michael Johnson’s face to give off a wonderful, way-too-much-botox look. If Johnson was awe struck by Usain’s “I’m-only-half-trying” 100 meter dash, what will he look like when Bolt runs a 19.2?!

 
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