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Now that the torch has been shelved for another four years and the birds' nest stadium is empty, Chinese residents are hoping to keep one benefit of the Games — increased air quality. During the Olympics, officials enacted strict measures to try to clear out the perpetually smoggy air, including limiting traffic and curbing factory production. The measures are set to stay in place until Sept.
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Olympics fever is still sweeping the nation, despite the fact the games ended a week ago now, and our admirable medal-winners are rightfully being spotted showing off their medals all over the place. On Saturday several Olympians – including sailing champions Sarah Ayton, Sarah Webb and Pippa Wilson – attended a bash celebrating National Lottery funded projects, along with famous faces like the dashing Gethin Jones and Olympic Party performers McFly. I have a feeling the Olympic spirit will continue right through until London hosts it in 2012 – it's going to be fantastic!
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Dara Torres left Beijing with her three silver medals in tow, and went almost straight to the operating room. This means the 41-year-old comeback kid mama — and hot mama at that — was swimming in pain. I couldn't tell, could you.
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The Olympics may well be over for another year but the moment of glory is definitely not over for Olympic champion and shoe obsessive Rebecca Adlington. The British swimmer, who took home two gold medals from Beijing, returned home to Mansfield this week only to be presented with a gold pair of Jimmy Choo heels. Ahh, a girl after my own heart.
Michael Phelps Shares More Pictures of Smooshy Herman! Guess who's stateside?. Gazillion medal winner (OK, exaggerating . .
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Guess who's stateside?. Gazillion medal winner (OK, exaggerating . .
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Guess which Olympic gold medalist is flashing a peace sign?
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Win New Sneakers! If the Olympics inspired you to get in shape, then you're in luck. We're giving away two $150 gift cards to Road Runner Sports, so you can snag a new pair of running shoes and get your fitness aspirations off the ground.
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