Olympics-Speed skating-Mantia aims for first U.S. gold in 20 years in men's 1500 metres
By Sakura Murakami
AIMS Sport News
Speed skating-Mantia aims for first US gold in 20 years in men's 1500 metres
BEIJING : Joey Mantia seeks to become the first American to return to the podium in 20 years for the men's 1500 metres speed skating race when the starting gun sounds at the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday.
Speed skating-Japan's Takagi aims to end Dutch domination in women's 1500m
BEIJING : Japanese skater Miho Takagi will seek to end Dutch domination of the top prize in the women's 1500m speed skating event spanning 12 years when she competes at the Beijing Olympics on Monday.
Speed skating-Fastest Swede aims to thwart Dutch for gold in men’s 5000m
BEIJING : Sweden may be one of the most decorated nations in Winter Olympic sports with 158 podiums but they have not medalled in the men's 5000m speed skating in over 30 years.
Chilton ends IndyCar career, aims for Le Mans return
Ex-Formula 1 driver Chilton switched to the US open-wheel scene in 2015 with the Carlin team, he and the squad entering the Indy Lights series together. Despite missing three races, Chilton finished fifth in the championship, partly thanks to victory at Iowa Speedway. He also took three pole positions.
Mikel Arteta aims subtle dig at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal boss bites back
Mikel Arteta has aimed a subtle dig at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his exit from Arsenal.
Australian teenager Abi Harrigan aims to defy fractured fibula to compete at the Winter Olympics
Australian freestyle skier Abi Harrigan has revealed she will make a bold attempt to stay in the Winter Olympics despite suffering a fractured fibula.