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Peggy Shinn Blog - Wrestling surprise

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:21:25 GMT

UnderdogsThe wrestling world is aflutter --… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The Olympic Training Center: Like college for athletes

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:41:46 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - Eeny, meeny, miney mo, catch a gymnast by the toe …

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:52:33 GMT

After gymnastics Olympic Trials, the USA Gymnastics press release announcing the… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The Tourist Halts!

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:41:03 GMT

A couple of weeks ago, I received an email from a friend with "Is China Ready for… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - H2Omaha

Larkin Geyer — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:42:52 GMT

Before bidding to host the 2008 Olympic Trials for swimming, a city would have to have an… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - From breaststroke to butterfly

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:09:51 GMT

At swimming Olympic Trials on July 1, the NBC commentators noted that Michael Phelps has… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Biblical woes

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:26:42 GMT

In preparing for the Olympics, China hasn't had it easy. Plaguing the country have… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Remote wars

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:42:51 GMT

I’m gearing up for an epic battle this week. Not between Ian Crocker… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Before reality TV

Larkin Geyer — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:17:29 GMT

Although hundreds of sports and their various disciplines have been added to the Olympic… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Just Shoot Me

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:39:32 GMT

Let's hope Tyson Gay draws lane 1 in his 100-meter sprint at the Olympics. He may… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Inspiration? Or intimidation?

Larkin Geyer — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:23:53 GMT

Dara Torres is going to the Olympics. Not the oldest Olympian ever - that honor… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Olympic TV coverage

Larkin Geyer — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:17:39 GMT

On Wednesday, July 9, NBC Universal released its TV schedule for the 2008 Olympics. The… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The Fairer Sex

Larkin Geyer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:57:32 GMT

As the Tour de France winds into its second week, women's cycling continues to fly… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog- "The Fog Blog"

John Pierce — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:44:38 GMT

In early July, algae at the 2008 Olympic sailing venue in Qingdao made… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog- "A rookie mistake?"

John Pierce — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:14:42 GMT

On July 16, <a… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The team sport that isn’t

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:20 GMT

From the outside, road cycling looks like an individual sport. And it is in the time trial,… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - A Cool Solution

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:55:56 GMT

On May 17, 2008, mountain biker Georgia Gould collapsed near the end of a National Mountain… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - From the Podium Stand

Larkin Geyer — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:19:34 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - From the Mouths of Babes

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:13:30 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - Defying gravity

Larkin Geyer — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:31:46 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - TV Viewers: Start Your Engines

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:44:02 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - U-S-A!

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:56:37 GMT

Two days before the Opening Ceremony, the 2008 Olympics quietly kicked off with six… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - This Weekend: What’s On and When

Larkin Geyer — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:57:20 GMT

Several friends have emailed or called asking how to find Olympic TV coverage -… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The Doghouse

Larkin Geyer — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:29:42 GMT

It's Saturday morning, my mother-in-law's 83rd… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Almost Instant Replay

Larkin Geyer — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:46:48 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - Catching Up

Larkin Geyer — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:02:33 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - That little step

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:04:38 GMT

A friend emailed yesterday asking about that little step that gymnasts sometimes take on… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Who is the greatest Olympian?

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:43:48 GMT

Since Michael Phelps won his 11th gold medal in the 4x200 freestyle… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - That World Series Feeling

Larkin Geyer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:04:25 GMT

My Boston friends were right. With primetime coverage running from 8 p.m. until after… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - What do you love about the Olympics?

Larkin Geyer — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:31:38 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - Great Expectations

Larkin Geyer — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:24:58 GMT

When Jason Lezak touched the wall in yesterday’s men’s 4x10 medley… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Like a Butterfly With Sore Feet

Larkin Geyer — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:55:47 GMT

Late Saturday afternoon, we watched badminton on TV. Badminton! And it was riveting, even… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Does Each Country's Medal Count Really Count?

Larkin Geyer — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:05:51 GMT

As of Tuesday evening (Eastern time), the <a… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Nice Guys Do Finish First

Larkin Geyer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:57:23 GMT

<a href="http://wrestling.teamusa.org/athlete/athlete/1118">Henry… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - The Greater Olympian and the Better Athlete

Larkin Geyer — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:16:30 GMT

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Peggy Shinn Blog - The Only Magic was the Marker

Scott Cronk — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:49:28 GMT

Even before the U.S. men’s and women’s 4x100-meter relay teams were disqualified… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog - Best Olympic Memories

Scott Cronk — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:59:32 GMT

The end snuck up on me. Kind of like the finish line in a long race. It’s already Sunday,… Read

Peggy Shinn Blog- "To the Athletes Who Competed, Thank You"

John Pierce — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:48:52 GMT

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad concluded on Sunday like they began-in a festival of light and color.… Read