Wrapping Up the Olympics August 30, 2004 NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman, who was in Athens for last night's closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. Wrapping Up the Olympics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3878429/3878430" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Jones Fails to Medal in Athens August 28, 2004 Marion Jones, who won five medals at the Sydney Olympics, loses her last chance at a medal in Athens. Jones finished fifth in the long jump Friday. Then a failed handoff in the women's 4x100 meter relay led to the disqualification of the U.S. team. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.
Gold Medal Hopes Over for U.S. Basketball Team August 27, 2004 The U.S. men's basketball team lost to Argentina Friday -- and thus will not win the gold medal. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Gold Medal Hopes Over for U.S. Basketball Team Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3875764/3875765" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics August 27, 2004 The winner-take-all approach to competition at the Olympics dates back to the ancient Greeks, but was softened by the Victorian revival of the Games. In many ways, modern athletes' gold-or-nothing attitudes and occasional boasting reflect the original Olympic spirit. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3874401/3874402" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime August 26, 2004 The U.S. women's soccer team wins a fiercely competitive gold-medal game against Brazil in the Summer Olympics. Abby Wambach headed in a crossing corner kick from the left side to end the match in overtime. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Tom Goldman. U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3873038/3873039" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Women Win Third Olympic Softball Title August 24, 2004 The U.S. women's softball team defeats Australia, 5-1, capping a dominant, nearly perfect run through the Athens Olympics with a gold medal. It's the third consecutive Olympic softball title for the undefeated Americans. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. U.S. Women Win Third Olympic Softball Title Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3867499/3867500" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Russian Shot-Putter Stripped of Gold August 23, 2004 Russian shot-putter Irina Korzhanenko was stripped of the historic gold medal she won at the ancient stadium in Olympia after testing positive for a steroid. Doping incidents have been pervasive at the Games, leading some observers to cynicism and others to conclude that cheating has become harder. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Russian Shot-Putter Stripped of Gold Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3866340/3866341" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Tumble from a Horse Leads to a New Olympic Career August 22, 2004 NPR's Tom Goldman takes a look at the Olympic dressage event. Saturday, the United States team won a bronze medal in the event, with the help of a 49-year-old woman who was forced into the sport. Tumble from a Horse Leads to a New Olympic Career Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3864335/3864336" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Judging Error Dulls Hamm Gold August 21, 2004 American gymnast Paul Hamm's remarkable comeback to win an Olympic gold medal is dulled a bit by an error in scoring. And there's plenty of fast company in the men's 100-meter final. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Tom Goldman. Judging Error Dulls Hamm's Olympic Gold Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3863908/3863909" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Olympic Sprinters: Hubris vs. Humility August 21, 2004 Confident U.S. sprinters Maurice Greene and Shawn Crawford are matched against Francis Obikwelu among favorites in the 100-meter dash in Athens. The Nigerian-born Obikwelu, competing for Portugal, has downplayed his gold medal hopes. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Olympic Sprinters: Hubris vs. Humility Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3863494/3863495" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Track Athletes Set to Compete Under Scrutiny August 19, 2004 Track and field events at the Summer Olympics get into full swing Friday, even as doping charges continue to cast a pall over the sport. Two top Greek sprinters pulled out of the Olympics after missing drug tests. Many track athletes say they welcome the intense focus on drug use. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Track Athletes Set to Compete Under Scrutiny Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3860044/3860045" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Woman Takes Gold in Saber Event August 18, 2004 History was made at the Olympics in the little noticed sport of fencing when an American won a gold medal in fencing for the first time in 100 years. Mariel Zagunis won the women's saber competition, which was being held for the first time. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. U.S. Woman Takes Gold in Saber Event Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3857913/3857914" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Greek Track Stars Exit Games August 18, 2004 Two Greek track stars embroiled in a doping scandal withdraw from the Athens Olympics. After appearing at a disciplinary hearing, sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou announced their decisions to pull out but insisted they have not committed any doping violations. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Tom Goldman. Greek Track Stars Exit Games, Deny Doping Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3856485/3856486" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Phelps Wins Gold in Fly, Relay August 17, 2004 Michael Phelps wins two Olympic gold medals, in the 200-meter butterfly and as a member of the U.S. 200-meter freestyle relay team. He now has five total medals, three gold and two bronze. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Phelps Wins Two Golds; Medal Count at Five Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3855691/3855692" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team Takes Silver August 17, 2004 The United States men's gymnastics team wins silver in the team competition -- the first American medal in the event since 1984. The men's team from Japan turns in a thrilling performance to edge out the Americans for the gold. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Tom Goldman. U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team Takes Silver Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3854513/3854514" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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