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Copyright 2008 Reuters en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 22:54:48 -0400 5 /resources/images/mobile/small/logo.png 120 35 Reuters: Olympics News http://us.mobile.reuters.com/category/olympicsNews?irpc=932 Athletics-Tyson Gay wins Diamond League sprint in New York http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E60AV20130525?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews NEW YORK, May 25 (Reuters) - Former world champion Tyson Gay, free from injury for one of the few times in recent years, blitzed his rivals on Saturday to win the 100 metres at the Adidas Grand Prix. Sat, 25 May 2013 16:17:40 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E60AV20130525?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Athletics-Rudisha resists quick buck for gold rush in Rio http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E53AI20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - David Rudisha was hailed as a super-runner after his world-record breaking victory in the 800 metres at last year's London Olympics. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:38:51 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E53AI20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews UPDATE 1-Olympics-Rowing body chief Oswald runs for IOC top job http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E52TS20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - World rowing federation (FISA) boss Denis Oswald became the fifth candidate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Friday, with the Swiss sports administrator citing his long experience as an asset. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:15:30 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E52TS20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-World rowing body's chief Oswald runs for IOC top job http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E52SA20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews LONDON, May 24 (Reuters) - World rowing federation (FISA) boss Denis Oswald became the fifth candidate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidency on Friday, with the Swiss sports administrator citing his long experience as an asset. Fri, 24 May 2013 10:24:02 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E52SA20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-IOC sets Sept. 1 deadline for India to hold elections http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E528P20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews MUMBAI, May 24 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has set India a Sept. 1 deadline for a new election to facilitate the country's return to the Olympic fold. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:02:13 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E528P20130524?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Athletics-Richards-Ross to make comeback after injury layoff http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E444V20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuters) - For most of her life, Sanya Richards-Ross has done everything at full speed. As an Olympic sprinter, it is an occupational hazard she has learned to live with. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:09:17 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E444V20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-U.S. basketball team driven by international talent http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E41HZ20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews May 23 (Reuters) - The star-studded U.S. national basketball team cannot afford to get complacent about being the sport's superpower given the pace of emerging talent around the globe, head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday. Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:02 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E41HZ20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews UPDATE 1-Olympics-Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E43HW20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews May 23 (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as the U.S. men's national basketball team coach with the aim of leading the squad to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:46 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E43HW20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-Krzyzewski to stay as U.S. basketball coach http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E40Y620130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews May 23 (Reuters) - Mike Krzyzewski said on Thursday he is returning for another term as U.S. men's national basketball coach with the aim of leading the team to a third successive Olympic title at the 2016 Games in Rio. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:34 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E40Y620130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-Boxing chief Wu confirms IOC presidency bid http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E41UF20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews May 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan's world boxing chief (AIBA) President Ching-kuo Wu announced his intention to run for International Olympic Committee president on Thursday, saying the Olympic movement should be bigger than just the Games. Thu, 23 May 2013 04:06:15 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E41UF20130523?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Basketball-Signs point to Krzyzewski staying as Olympic coach http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E32F020130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews (Reuters) - USA Basketball is set to name its men's coach for the next Olympic cycle and all signs point to Mike Krzyzewski, who has already led Team USA to a pair of Summer Games golds, retaining the job. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:52 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL2N0E32F020130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Athletics-Kenyan runner Mary Keitany expecting second child http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0E34JB20130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews NAIROBI, May 22 (Reuters) - Twice London marathon champion Mary Keitany will not compete this year because she is expecting her second child, a close friend of the Kenyan runner said on Wednesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36:36 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0E34JB20130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews UPDATE 1-INTERVIEW-Olympics-Banker Carrion bids for IOC presidency http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E330120130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews BERLIN (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:57 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E330120130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-Puerto Rico's Carrion makes run for IOC presidency http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E32EV20130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican banker Richard Carrion launched his bid for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday, with his long financial experience a powerful pitch in his quest for the world's top sports job. Wed, 22 May 2013 08:59:56 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E32EV20130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-CAS reject Murofushi appeal against IOC election block http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E324820130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews BERLIN, May 22 (Reuters) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport have rejected Japanese hammer thrower Koji Murofushi's appeal against the blocking of his election to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission, CAS said on Wednesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:43:17 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0E324820130522?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Athletics-World champion Cheruiyot to miss Moscow championships http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0E23MO20130521?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews NAIROBI, May 21 (Reuters) - Kenyan world 5,000 and 10,000 metres gold medallist Vivian Cheruiyot said on Tuesday she will not defend her titles at the Moscow world athletics championships in August. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:31:43 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0E23MO20130521?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-Wrestling makes drastic changes to please IOC http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0DZ0C320130518?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - Wrestling has introduced drastic changes designed to keep the ancient sport in the Olympic programme, the newly-elected president of the world governing body (FILA) said on Saturday. Sat, 18 May 2013 12:12:24 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL6N0DZ0C320130518?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews UPDATE 1-Olympics-Boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC president http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DY2H620130517?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee as the race for one of the world's top sports jobs heats up, a source said. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:51:08 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DY2H620130517?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-International boxing boss CK Wu to run for IOC post http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DY2GF20130517?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews BERLIN, May 17 (Reuters) - International Boxing Federation (AIBA) President C.K. Wu has decided to run for the post of the president of the International Olympic Committee, a source said. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:07:57 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DY2GF20130517?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews Olympics-Sochi to unveil medals for 2014 Games this month http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DX2QH20130516?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews MOSCOW, May 16 (Reuters) - Medals for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi will be unveiled at this month's gathering of top sports and Olympic officials, local organisers said on Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:03:17 -0400 http://us.mobile.reuters.com/article/olympicsNews/idUSL3N0DX2QH20130516?rpc=932&ca=rdt&feedType=RSS&feedName=olympicsNews