Speed skating-Rival countries chip away at Dutch dominance
BEIJING : Rival countries chipped away at the Netherlands' domination of speed skating, diversifying the medal tally at the Beijing Olympics in comparison to previous Winter Games.
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Snowboarding-Sun sets on White as new era begins
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Shaun White, whose name and achievements have long loomed large over the sport of snowboarding, said his farewells at the Beijing Winter Games.
REVIEW-Nordic Combined-Graabak steps up to lead Norwegian charge
ZHANGJIAKOU, China : Almost before Norway had time to digest losing double world champion Jarl Magnus Riiber to COVID isolation, Joergen Graabak stepped up to become their new leader and emerge as the most successful Nordic combined athlete in Olympic history.
Jessie Diggins wins Olympic silver in gritty 30km, final medal for Team USA
Much like the glitter she wears on her cheeks, Team USA‘s Jessie Diggins’ first and second career Olympic medals came with sparkling fashion marked by furious sprints.
Ice hockey-Golden Finnish as Russians fail to retain title
BEIJING :Finland's men's ice hockey team finally reached the top of the Olympic podium on Sunday by beating the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) 2-1 to claim the final gold medal on offer at the Beijing Winter Games.
Alpine skiing-Shiffrin ends medalless Olympics with love letter to media
YANQING, China : Ski star Mikaela Shiffrin could have blamed external pressure for her disappointments at the Beijing Winter Games, but even after missing out on a podium in her sixth race she embraced the media focus on her to celebrate the good in failing.
