GOING FOR GOLD

Olympian Ambitions

For Beijing, a smooth Games will take a lot of things—including winning more than anyone else.

By Mark Starr | NEWSWEEK

Dec. 31, 2007 - Jan. 7, 2008 issue

Posted By: kcho1348 @ 01/08/2008 11:31:07 AM

Comment: Time has come for a Chinese to be proud of being a Chinese
Posted By: jw368 @ 12/28/2007 1:12:58 AM

Comment: Even ranking the first in terms of gold medals doesn't mean anything. As the most populous nation, China will be No One in this field sooner or later. As Chinese, I do hope my country will be more mature and responsible in all ways. To be like a gentleman takes shorter time than to be a real one.
Posted By: deananash @ 12/25/2007 10:33:20 PM

Comment: Actually, China won 34 gold medals in Athens, falling just one short of America's 35. The two gold that the Chinese nationals from Taiwan won would naturally count toward their total. China came closer to being number one in Athens than most people realize. If not for the upset in the men's ping-pong final, China would have (should have) had 35 medals, tying America. In Beijing, China will dominate and finish number one with more than 40 gold medals.
Posted By: yin-yang @ 12/23/2007 1:48:33 AM

Comment: Sport is emotional and political