Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
BEIJING (AP) — Athletes and team officials are testing positive for COVID-19 at much higher rates than other people arriving in China for the Beijing Olympics, organizers said Tuesday.
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Beijing Olympics venues could be 50 percent full, official says
A senior Olympics official said Tuesday that venues at the Beijing Winter Games could be up to 50 percent full, countering fears that Covid-19 would lead to a second consecutive Games without spectators.
Irish pair speak of pride after being selected as Winter Olympics flag bearers
Irish athletes Brendan Newby and Elsa Desmond have spoken of their pride at being selected as the country's flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
David Murdoch using his Olympic experiences to benefit GB curlers in Beijing
David Murdoch has learned the lessons from his own Olympic rollercoaster as he aims to steer Great Britain to an unprecedented trio of curling medals in Beijing.
Olympian Oliver Dingley announces retirement
Two-time Olympian Oliver Dingley has confirmed his retirement.
Richardson Viano: The Haitian skier ready to make history at the Winter Olympics
The mercury oozed over 30 degrees Celsius in Port-au-Prince this week, more than 8,000 miles from where 19-year-old Haitian skier Richardson Viano is preparing to make his unlikely Winter Olympics debut.
Covid cases mount among Olympic athletes and personnel ahead of Winter Games
During the past four days China has detected some 119 cases of Covid-19 among athletes and personnel linked to the Beijing Winter Olympics, with authorities imposing a "closed loop" bubble to keep participants, staff and media separated from the public.
Flying doctor Desmond ready for Beijing experience
The Winter Olympics may be the Mecca of adrenaline junkies and the sport of luge may produce some of its most dedicated followers – but history-making Irish athlete Elsa Desmond doesn't count herself amongst them despite routinely reaching speeds of up to 140km per hour in her sled.