Marathon chaos in Athens as intruder disrupts lead
Three miles from the finish in Athens an intruder grabbed the leader a costumed Irish attacker in a red kilt and green beret disrupted the race. Stefano Baldini surged late and Meb Keflezighi won silver with Brazil’s Van derlei de Lima taking bronze amid the incident. De Lima said the assailant cost him a shot at gold while Keflezighi lauded USA running’s return with Deena Kastor’s prior bronze giving two medals for the United States.
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Eritrea
Frank Shorter
Deena Kastor
United States
USA
Brazil
Russia
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Kuleshov
Boxing dominates Athens events with multiple green golds
Alexander Povetkin of Russia won the super heavyweight gold after Mohamed Aly of Egypt was disqualified for a medical test. Italy and Cuba shared bronzes. In bantamweight, Guillermo Rigondeaux led Cuba to gold with Vorapoj Petchkoom taking silver. Yan Bhartelemy of Cuba won light flyweight gold over Turkey’s Atagun Yalinkaya. Other boxing outcomes included medals for Russia and China.
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Pascal Gentil
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Adriana Carmona
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Medalists at a Global Athletics and Combat Sports Meet
A long list of medalists across swimming, boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, judo, wrestling and more. Names include Stefano Baldini and Mebrahtom Keflezighi in marathon, Yang Aragon in boxing, Alina Kabaeva in rhythmic gymnastics, and Alexander Povetkin in boxing with country ties Cuba Brazil China Russia and others.
Athens hosts dream Olympics as Greece marks success
The closing night caps a historic Games in Athens with IOC president Jacques Rogge praising Greece for overcoming delays and budget fears. Athletes celebrate in Plaka and Syntagma as Athens reveals a modern city ready to host future events.
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Ward wins Olympic boxing gold in dramatic finish
US boxer Ward seals lightweight gold with a late surge after two tight rounds. He overcomes swelling near his eye and a tense Olympic atmosphere to beat Ariogadjiev as Cuba tops with five golds and Amir Khan falls short. Ward, 20, says he will turn pro after returning home.
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