Who won Olympic in 2008?

Who won Olympic in 2008?

South Korea defeated Cuba 3–2 to win the baseball gold medal. The U.S. women’s basketball team won its fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal, beating Australia 92–65. Brazil took the gold in women’s volleyball, defeating the United States for the country’s first Olympic win in the event.

What was the name of the famous American Olympic sprinter?

Carl Lewis (1961 – ) American sprinter. Nine-time Olympic gold medallist, Carl Lewis won gold over four Olympics (1984-1996).

How old is okagbare?

33 years (October 9, 1988)Blessing Okagbare / Age

Who was on the 2008 Olympic team?

Jason Kidd, Carmelo Anthony, Carlos Boozer, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade joined the small group that included 18 athletes who by 2008 had been a member of two U.S. Olympic basketball teams. From left to right: LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony.

Who is the most famous Olympic runner?

Usain Bolt, in full Usain St. Leo Bolt, (born August 21, 1986, Montego Bay, Jamaica), Jamaican sprinter who won gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre races in an unprecedented three straight Olympic Games and is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time.

What happened to Blessing Okagbare?

Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been handed a 10-year ban for doping violations. The 33-year-old has been handed five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate with the AIU’s investigation into her case.

Is okagbare male or female?

On June 17, 2021 Okagbare ran a wind-aided 10.63 100 m. She was the African record holder over the 200m with a time of 22.04 seconds in 2018, thus making her the second-fastest African female athlete over the 200m behind Christine Mboma who ran an African record of 21.78 seconds in 2021.

How many medals were awarded in the 2008 Olympics?

2008 Summer Olympics medal table