July 2004
China to Participate with 407 Athletes in the Athens Olympics
China is sending its largest Olympic team ever, with 407 athletes, to the Athens Olympics, aiming for at least 20 medals. This includes many first-time…
Possibility of Retrieving the Gold Medal of the US Men's 4x400m Relay Team at the Sydney Olympics
The International Association of Athletics Federations has recommended that the US men's 4x400m relay team be stripped of their gold medal from the 2000 Sydney…
US Athletics Federation: World Women's 100m Champion's Doping Test Result is Positive - 2004-07-15
Tori Edwards, the world champion in women's 100 meters, tested positive for doping according to the US Athletics Federation. A decision on her participation in…
Ian Crocker Sets New Record in 100 Meter Butterfly
Ian Crocker broke his own world record in the 100 meter butterfly at the Olympic trials in California. Michael Phelps aims for six gold medals…
Dan O’Brien, Former Olympic Champion, Announces Retirement
Dan O’Brien, a former Olympic decathlon champion, has announced his retirement due to injuries and will not compete in the upcoming U.S. Olympic trials. This…