http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:03:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While not as high profile as the SuperBowl, the commercials at this years summer Olympics are grabbing some attention. Fortunately a lot of the major events appear with minimal commercials (and just endless 'sponsored by Coke' messages), but there are some great spots out there. Like this one for Nike ... http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/11/marvin-gaye-nike-commercial/ The road race events produced a first for the British - a gold in cycling. Britains Nicole Cooke won the women's road race in miserable pouring rain with a time of 3:18:46. Samuel Sanchez of Spain won the mens road race in 6:09:45. http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/10/cycling-wins-for-great-britain-and-spain/ The U.S. Basketball team trounced China with a 101 to 70 win. China played well in the first half, far out shooting the U.S. in three-pointers, but the States team could not be held at bay in the second half, as Kobe, Lebron and crew ran away with a first ... http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/10/usa-dream-team-beats-china-in-opening-round-of-mens-basketball/ Yesterday Michael Phelps began his quest to become the most decorated Olympian in history with a win in the 400m Individual Medley. Phelps smashed the world record with a final time of 4:03:84 to win the gold. With seven more events left to compete in he has the opportunity to ... http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/10/michael-phelps-wins-gold-sets-world-record/ Wow, didn't think I'd see that headline. The US mens beach volleyball duo Rogers and Dalhausser have been beaten by Latvia's Samoilovs and Plavins. 0-2. The women's beach team of Branagh/Youngs defeated the Netherelands Kadijk R./Mooren 2-0. http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/09/us-mens-beach-volleyball-upset-by-latvia/ Silver went to Russia's Lioubov Galkina, Bronze to Croatia's Snjezana Pejcic. http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/09/czech-katerina-emmons-wins-gold-in-10m-air-rifle/ The first three medal sweep of the games comes from the United States women taking Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Fencing Individual Sabre event.  Gold - M. Zagunis Silver - S. Jacobson Bronze - B. Ward http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/09/us-women-sweep-individual-sabre/ Some early results for the official 'Day 1' of Beijing competition.  Women's Basketball Official Results USA vs Czech Republic - 97-57 Belarus vs Australia - 64-83 Mail vs New Zealand - 72-76 Spain vs China Brazil vs Korea - 62-68 Spain vs China - 64-67 Host country China pulls off narrow win. http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/09/us-women-defeat-czech-republic-womens-basketball-day-1/ While tv coverage of the Beijing opening ceremonies in the states is still hours away there are plenty of spoilers - if could call them that. There are people live blogging the opening ceremonies on Twitter as well as regular blogs right now. And if you're looking for the most ... http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/08/live-blogging-the-opening-ceremonies-in-beijing/ Early morning results coming out of Beijing. Spoilers here if you have started watching Thursday's events, so be warned.  Mens Soccer Preliminaries Australia vs Serbia - Tie 1-1 USA  vs Japan - US wins 1-0 Brazil vs Belgium - Brazil wins 1-0 Italy vs Honduras - Italy wins 3-0 South Korea vs Cameroon - 1-1 Tie Netherlands vs Nigeria ... http://www.latestbeijingolympicresults.com/2008/08/07/olympic-soccer-results-for-thursday-aug-7th/