11:20 PM: They've done it! They've done it! The Russian men capture bronze. Russians looking so much more efficient tonight than the Italians. That's it for tonight. I'll be back tomorrow morning as we close the case on the 2008 Beijing Games.
11:19 PM: Match point for Russia-and the Italians spike it back...
11:14 PM: The big hair Italian player gets a yellow card and he's yelling at the chair umpire.
10:54 PM: Russia captures the second straight set-25:19. They're looking good for the bronze, one more set to go.
10:44 PM: Live result from the men's volleyball bronze medal match-Russians captured set #1 25-22 and leads the Italianos 18-13 in the second.
9:40 PM: Tsegay Kebede of Ethiopia passes his countryman Meriga on the last lap to take bronze. Meriga tried so hard to keep up with the leaders, but he is even struggling with jogging. What a great show of endurance-running through breathtaking sights in Beijing. Great close to the athletic events of Beijing.
9:37 PM: Kenya has its first marathon champion!!! Samuel Wansiru crosses the line, crushing the Olympic Record. And now, Jaouad Gharib-36 year old veteran of Morocco-will run through the finish with the silver medal. Listen to this crowd, what an ovation for the Kenyan and Moroccan heroes.
9:36 PM: One last lap inside Bird's Nest. What a moment for the Kenyan. He'll do a full hearted sprint to the finish, arms raised, waving, and he will get gold with an Olympic Record time!!
9:33 PM: Deriba Meriga of Ethiopia has crossed 40 KM in 3rd place. The contenders are pretty much set now. And Wansiru is now headed for the tunnel...about to enter a crowded National Stadium.
9:29 PM: Samuel Wansiru of Kenya is entering the Olympic Green as we speak. He's got a sizeable 17 second lead as we approach two hours on this 26 mile marathon. Jaouad Gharib of Morrocco following in second place has now hit 40 KM. The Bird's Nest is in sight...the Ling Long Pagoda is straight ahead. They are so close. And if you can believe this, Kenya has never won the Olympic marathon.
8:04 PM: Classless commentary from CBC as the runners pass Tian An Men. Why would you tell viewers about the massacre as the one piece of history on the square when there have been so many other grand, more joyful events that have taken place there?? The massacre is hardly the most important as the People's Republic was founded there. The square has so much connection with the Olympics too, as it was where hundreds of thousands gathered to celebrate the successful bid of the Games in 2001 as well as the countdown galas on the one year and 100 day countdowns to the opening of the Beijing Olympics. Why mention the most sombre history of all? Are they trying to humiliate China? Naive choice either way...
7:31 PM: And they're off...the marathoners are circling the historic Tiananmen Square and passing in front of the Forbidden City. Such beautiful sights around this ancient city-really nice weather as well, lower humidity than usual, less smog than usual. Beautiful route for a beautiful event.
7:05 PM: Alright folks-it's all come down to this-Day 16! The last day of competition in Beijing. It sure has been exciting no? We've seen some incredible fortitudes from the athletes, but let's save the highlight reel for later. In about 25 minutes, the signature event of the Olympiads-Men's Marathon will be a must watch as the runners trot their way around historic Beijing-the soul of the Olympic city. As well, the Redeem Team will look to redeem a win in the gold medal match later tonight. Men's volleyball final will be a rematch of the women's final-USA v. Brazil. Iceland will have a reason to celebrate as their men's handball team will go for the first ever Olympic gold in that island nation's history. A slew of boxing matches will get underway overnight as China aims for 100 medals. Enjoy the last day folks. Will keep ya updated.
-D
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