2008
Olympic Games Feature Coverage
A Little of EverythingAfter the cancellations of the eights heats last night, it was a bit of a hodgepodge of events today on the third day of racing at the 2008 Olympic regatta - heats, then quarterfinals, then reps, then consolation semis - but the racing was anything but hodgepodge. » more
Thunderstorms and ButterfliesWarm up is finished. Last sips of water have just being taken. The final check is done and everything is tight on the boat. The typical pre race butterflies are in the stomach right where they belong. » more
Rain DelayRain delay at the race course - that makes for a good time to meditate on the meaning of all things China, the Olympics, and rowing. » more
Armchair Olympian...My name is Xeno Muller. I won Olympic gold and silver in the men's single scull in 1996 and in 2000. » more
Rowing technique at the Olympics...During Sunday's heats I observed different rowing styles and focused a bit on which crews connect through the heels or the balls of the feet at the finish. » more
World record and weather delaysA weather delay called just as the first heat of the women's eights pulled into the line threw the afternoon's racing into uncertainty; ultimately the racing was called, creating some logistical and tactical problems for Monday's racing for anyone who is doubling up in the eights. » more
Day 1 at the CourseTo be in a VFC - very foreign city -enjoying the inexplicable culture, language, food - your sensibilities wobble between fun/exciting and frustrating /maddening. » more
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