Prince in bid to be Italy’s new Strictly dance king
Times Online (Free subscription) | 12/27/2008
The heir to Italy’s former royal family has agreed to take part in a local version of Strictly Come Dancing, leaving monarchists aghast.
Valentina Vezzali
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adidas Enjoys Success at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - Market Leadership in China Confirmed
EuroInvestor.co.uk (Free subscription) | 08/24/2008
Beijing, August 25th, 2008 - "The Olympic Games in Beijing were a huge success for adidas - both in China and around the world," said Erich Stamminger, President of the adidas brand in Beijing.. - Read more
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A Maria Valentina Vezzali Post
The Skinny Website (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Some of you have been asking for me to post about some of the people at the Olympics, so… here are a couple of photos of Maria Valentina Vezzali, who won the gold medal in Fencing. (Photos via Flynet) I don’t know about you all, but I love watching the Olympics. It’s fascinating to see people [...]
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Super Moms of Olympics
Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008
Some of the better-known sporting moms of this world include British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe, American tennis star Lindsay Davenport, and Japan's judo champion Ryoko Tani.
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2008 Summer Olympics: Foils provide a light show in Beijing
On Deadline (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
Stefano Rellandini of Reuters took this photograph today as Margherita Granbassi, left, squared off against Maria Valentina Vezzali during the women's individual foil fencing competition in Beijing. Both Italians went on to win medals, with Vezzali taking the gold and...
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Chinese fencers look to break European domination in Beijing
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/08/2008
French, Italian and Hungarian domination is under threat in Beijing.
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American women attempt saber sweep
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 08/07/2008
Three American women will aim to sweep the saber medals in the individual event when Olympic fencing kicks off on Saturday....
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Italy has high Olympic hopes
Ansa (Free subscription) | 08/05/2008
Repeating Athens result would be a feat