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London 2012: Women’s 800m

Ross · 11 Aug 2012 ·

Caster Semenya’s silver medal in the 800m event brought accusations of deliberately losing. I analyze the validity of these accusations

London 2012: Spectacular 800m

Ross · 09 Aug 2012 ·

David Rudisha produced an Olympic highlight by front-running to gold in a new world record. Thoughts on the race

London 2012: Day 10

Ross · 07 Aug 2012 ·

The men’s 400m final produced an all-Caribbean affair, and a young champion. Thoughts and insights

London 2012: Men’s 100m…It’s Bolt!

Ross · 05 Aug 2012 ·

Usain Bolt defended his 100m title against the challenge of Yohan Blake. An Olympic record, and more thoughts

London 2012: Women’s Marathon

Ross · 05 Aug 2012 ·

Kenya vs Ethiopia for the Women’s marathon title produced a slightly unexpected winner in Tiki Gelana. Here’s the race breakdown, live

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