Olympics Aquatics

Beijing Olympics 2008: Chinese swimmer banned following positive drugs test

Telegraph.co.uk - 2008-06-27

One of China's leading hopes for a swimming medal has tested positive for steroids, in a major embarrassment for the hosts of this summer's Olympics.

Caption: No show: Kumpeng is banned from competing at the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing

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London 2012 pool costs quadruple to £303m

Telegraph.co.uk - 2008-04-09

The massive cost of hosting the 2012 Olympics was brought into focus when it was revealed that the price for the aquatics centre has quadrupled since London's successful bid in 2005. Tom Knight reports.

Caption: Making waves: How the London 2012 Olympics aquatics centre will look, but its escalating cost is causing concern

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IOC: Beijing must open Internet during Olympics

USA Today - 2008-04-01

The Internet must be open during the Beijing Olympics.

Caption: Workers wash off the National Aquatics Center in Beijing. The center will be the venue for swimming and diving events for the Olympics. The IOC wants the Internet to be open to journalists during the Olympic Games.

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