Archive for December, 2008

Zimbabwe swimmer gets cash prize

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Zimbabwe’s top Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry is given a $100,000 dollar reward by the country’s president, Robert Mugabe.

Hungary retain water polo title

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Hungary beat USA 14-10 in the men’s final while Serbia take the bronze defeating Montenegro 6-4.

Russia seal synchronised double

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Russia win synchronised swimming team gold, three days after winning the duet title.

Battling Davies wins 10km silver

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

Britain’s David Davies just misses out on Olympic gold in the men’s 10km swim after a brave performance at Shunyi.