Archive: August 10, 2008 - August 16, 2008
Bolt's Record-Setting Victory
Jamaica's Usain Bolt wins the 100-meter final in a world-record time of 9.69 seconds. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)...
By Jonathan Newton | August 16, 2008; 6:31 PM ET | Comments (2)
Disappointing Finish for Gay in 100 Meters
Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) American Tyson Gay struggled to finish fifth in his 100-meter semifinal heat, failing to qualify for the final....
By Jonathan Newton | August 16, 2008; 5:46 PM ET | Comments (0)
The Cube at Dusk
On my way to the 100-meter finals, I walked by the Cube, or the "House of Phelps," as I call it, and was struck by the color of the sky at dusk. I love the contrasting blues, and the shape...
By Jonathan Newton | August 16, 2008; 5:28 PM ET | Comments (3)
Liukin Bests Johnson for Gold Medal
U.S. gymnasts Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson won gold and silver in the women's individual all-around Friday at Beijing's National Indoor Stadium, spoiling a Chinese sweep of the most prestigious gymnastics events. The competition came down to the final event,...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 15, 2008; 10:46 AM ET | Comments (1)
Another Day, Another Medal
Michael Phelps wins his sixth gold medal and sets his sixth world record in Beijing with a victory in the 200-meter individual medley on Friday morning. Teammate Ryan Lochte took home the bronze medal in the event. Laszlo Cseh of...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 15, 2008; 9:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
U.S. Men's Basketball Gets Redemption
Going up against the team that upset them two years ago in the world championships, the Americans ambushed Greece, 92-69, to improve to 3-0 in Group B and qualify for the medal round quarterfinals. Chris Bosh and Kobe Bryant led...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 15, 2008; 8:56 AM ET | Comments (0)
U.S. Men Can't Match China's Yang Wei
I went to Men's gymnastics in the morning. The Americans finished 9th and 12th. Not too good a day. They competed well but the degree of difficulty in their routines didn't match the other participants. Gunna run out and shoot...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 14, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (3)
U.S. Table Tennis Advances to Bronze Bracket
Thursday was rainy and miserable around Beijing. We are on the bus coming back to the Main Press center (building on the right) from Peking University (I learned on the bus that Peking University is supposed to be the Harvard...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 14, 2008; 10:28 AM ET | Comments (0)
U.S. Swim Teams Bring on the Heat
Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Team USA cheers on their big win. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Katie Hoff competes in the 200m...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 13, 2008; 12:00 PM ET | Comments (2)
What's Wrong With Garnish?
I was pretty hungry last night and this was all I left on my plate. I did take a teeny bite but Liz Clark said, "don't eat that Newton. It's a garnish." I left it, but only because I was...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 13, 2008; 11:30 AM ET | Comments (3)
A Golden Catch on Camera
This is for sure the Phelps Olympics. Whether he's winning a medal or sticking out his tongue, Michael Phelps continues to make a great catch on camera. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 13, 2008; 9:32 AM ET | Comments (3)
U.S. Men Capture Surprise Medal in Gymnastics
I filed on deadline for swimming and ran across the street just in time for the last two events of the Men's gymnastics as they captured bronze. A big surprise with both Hamm twims dropping out with injuries. Jonathan Newton/The...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 12, 2008; 12:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Russia Takes Wrestling Gold
I ended the night at the Greco Roman wrestling. I was looking for a crowd story and thought that would be a good place to go. Gotta grab some food and sleep. We get to do it all over again...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 12, 2008; 11:15 AM ET | Comments (1)
U.S. Swimmers Rack Up the Gold
Another long day so all you back in the States can watch the swimming at night, they hold the finals in the mornings. The schedule seems to agree with the Americans with Phelps getting the Gold party started and within...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 12, 2008; 9:54 AM ET | Comments (1)
A Tight Lip For Men's Kayaking
Jonathan captured this moment during today's kayak slalom race. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Scott Parsons bits his lower lip while competing in the kayak slalom course Monday afternoon....
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 11, 2008; 11:49 AM ET | Comments (1)
Celebrating a Freestyle Victory
Jonathan sent these photos along from Phelps's second gold win during the 4x100-meter freestyle race. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post">Enlarge Photo (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Garrett Weber-Gale and Michael Phelps celebrate their team's victory in Monday morning's...
By washingtonpost.com Sports Editor | August 11, 2008; 10:24 AM ET | Comments (2)
Capturing Phelps Capturing Gold
Michael Phelps was going for his first gold medal of 2008 in the 400-meter individual medley, and photographers from around the world were on hand to capture it. He did in world-record fashion. Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post"> Jonathan Newton/The Washington...
By Jonathan Newton | August 10, 2008; 8:55 PM ET | Comments (2)
