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BEIJING 2oo8: eight events to look for (self-compiled)
The time has finally come.Congrats to Beijing, the opening ceremony was really really great wasnt it?This list is made by myself, taking into consideration the importance of the event to both athletes and well, the countries.Choose your favorite event or add new ones.Enjoy!ATHLETICS: 100m men-> Usain Bolt v Asafa Powell v Tyson Gay-> Set to be the best sprint event in years, Gay will face Jamaican duos Powell and Bolt. Both are the most recent world record holders with 9.74 and 9.72s , with Gay running a wind-aided 9.68s last month. The Sports Illustrated has tipped him to win but dont bet on this one as the winner will likely be the one who can control the pressure. -> heat Aug15, final Aug16ATHLETICS: 110m men-> Liu Xiang v Dayron Robles-> This is where China’s biggest golden hopes lie in Liu, but his world record was smashed by Robles just two months ago. His countrymen are very hopeful of Liu to win; his victory was even the no1 Olympic wish of most Chinese in a recent survey. A defeat will be unimaginable. Expect a soaring home turnout at the stadium.-> start Aug18, final Aug21ATHLETICS: marathon men-> China v air pollution-> The biggest endurance event in every Olympics, this year’s marathon is made more tricky with the unfavourable air pollution in Beijing. Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie has pulled out due to health concerns. It will either be organisation victory or public relations disaster for the hosts China.-> Aug24BADMINTON: men’s singles-> Lin Dan v Lee Chong Wei v Taufik Hidayat-> Might not be the most popular sport around but badminton will be crucial if China are to win the Olympics. The men’s singles has the biggest contenders in the Chinese bad-boy Lin and Malaysian Chong Wei while defending champion Hidayat ready to surprise everyone. But as many as ten shuttlers are capable of winning so keep your eyes on this one.-> starts Aug9, final Aug17BASKETBALL: men-> America v Argentina v Spain v Germany-> The ‘Team Redeem’ of America, well, will be looking to redeem the poor showings at recent competitions. Even LeBron James has bluntly put it on Time magazine on how confident he was for the gold. With the best squad since 1992, they will face Spain’s Pau Gasol, Germany’s Dirk Nowitzki and Argentina’s Manu Ginobili. And never write off Yao Ming with his Chinese charges, with whom the US will kick off their campaign.-> starts Aug10, final Aug24SWIMMING: 400m medley men-> Michael Phelps v everyone-> Phelps’ first event, where he needs a perfect take-off to his eight-gold quest. If he wins, he will be unstoppable but if he loses it will all be in vain. Phelps will need to defeat every of his opponent, including his own self.-> heat Aug9, finals Aug10SWIMMING: 4×100m medley relay men-> Michael Phelps v everyoneHis eighth and final event, the moment of truth if he will be take over from Mark Spitz the unofficial title of greatest Olympian ever. Phelps’ fate will greatly depend on his teammates’ readiness to help him. But again, it will be him against everyone else including himself.-> heat Aug15, finals Aug17TENNIS: men’s singles-> Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer v Novak Djokovic-> Spain’s Nadal just ended Federer’s four-year reign at the world no1 spot. The Swiss will be looking to win something in a season when he has won no big title so far. Combined with Djokovic, expect some stiff competition in Beijing.-> starts Aug10, final Aug17
