Brain power not money

21/10/2008 5:52:01 AM |

Chris Boardman insists imagination rather than cold, hard cash was behind the success of British cycling's Secret Squirrel Club. Read More

Phelps to expand his repertoire

Speaking at a news conference in Beijing, Michael Phelps said he may start work on the backstroke or the 100 metres freestyle.

Missed gold doesn't upset Gebreselassie

Legendary distance runner Haile Gebreselassie has said he is not disappointed despite missing out on gold in the 10,000m.

Phelps inspires Aussies

Michael Phelps was an unlikely source of inspiration for Australia's record-breaking women swimmers in Beijing.

Keep track of which sports are in action on which days and how many gold medals are up for grabs, day-by-day and per sport. Our Schedule breaks it all down for you.

We pick 10 Aussie athletes we think will provide plenty of entertainment, excitement and - hopefully - some precious metal and good old Aussie pride. Check them out.

Olympic controversies

Beijing 2008

Every Olympics has its share of controversies, and 2008 is no exception. We look back at the ten greatest controversies of the Games.

A reminder of the 49 medals won by the Australian team at the last Summer Games in Athens in 2004 - 17 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze - (plus those who just missed out).

We take you through each of the sports with background on how they work and how Australia has done at past Games. It's our essential guide to Olympic Sports.