Although the 2012 Olympics officially ended on Sunday, Kyrylo Fedorchak, a marathon runner from Ukraine, has yet to cross the finish line.
Tag: olympics
Fleck Wins Gold in 3m Backflop
Germany’s Stephan Feck received the very first gold medal for the newly created 3m Backflop Diving competition.
Romney Replaces Entire Cayman Islands Olympic Team with Chinese
The decision to outsource the team was “all business,” according to Romney, who formed a shell corporation in the Caymans to handle the transaction.
Phelps Scores Endorsement Deal with Bong Manufacturer
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA — Gold Medalist Michael Phelps has signed a three-year endorsement agreement with Toke-Rite Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of bongs and other marijuana paraphernalia.
Palestinian Athlete Refuses to Breathe Same Air as Israeli Team
A Palestinian Olympic swimmer has declared he will not “breathe the same air” as the Israeli athletes.
Chinese Accuse Phelps of Performance Enhancement
BEIJING — Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps has been accused by Chinese officials of ingesting highly nutritious substances to enhance his performance in the swimming events. Chow Li Lo, the president of China’s Olympic Committee, says initial tests showed increased levels of vitamins, antioxidants and “other nutrients” in Phelps’s blood.
