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Jang Wins Strongest Woman Title

Jang Wins Strongest Woman Title

Weightlifter Jang Mi-ran broke three world records on her way to an Olympic gold medal in the women's over 75-kilogram competition at the Beijing Olympics Saturday.

2008-08-17 18:28

Korean Duo Wins Badminton Gold

Korean Duo Wins Badminton Gold

South Korean weightlifting star Jang Mi-ran won a gold medal and broke three world records in the women's over 75-kilogram competition Saturday at the Beijing Olympics.

2008-08-17 18:08

Jang Eyes London Repeat

Jang Wins Strongest Woman Title

Doubles Domination

Jang Lifts World Records to Win Gold

Jang Lifts World Records to Win Gold

South Korean weightlifter Jang Mi-ran won a gold medal in the women's over 75-kilogram division Saturday. In what was called ``competition for record,'' the 23-year-old, a three-time defending world champion, lifted 326 kilograms in total to set a new world record off the old mark of 319 she and China's Mu Shuangshuang shared.

2008-08-16 22:35

S. Korea Beats Japan 5-3 in Baseball

Another Meltdown

Another Meltdown

It looked like South Korean archer Park Kyung-mo had the gold in the bag. Then a late blunder had him looking up to Ukraine's Viktor Ruban on the podium.

2008-08-15 23:18

Park Fails to Advance to 1500m Final

Park Fails to Advance to 1500m Final

Park Tae-hwan's bid for a third Olympic medal will have to wait another four years.

2008-08-15 23:14

Gold Habit Turns Silver for Korean Archery

Gold Habit Turns Silver for Korean Archery

South Korean archer Park Kyung-mo won a silver medal in the men's individual competition Friday at the Beijing Olympics.

2008-08-15 23:11

Ryu Blanks Canadians

Ryu Blanks Canadians

Ryu Hyun-jin became the first South Korean pitcher to throw a complete-game shutout in the Olympics, helping his team escape with a 1-0 win over Canada in Beijing Friday.

2008-08-15 23:11

First Handball Loss

First Handball Loss

When watching the play of South Korea's women handball players, domination is not one of the words that comes to mind.

2008-08-15 21:11

How to Determine Medal Rank

How to Determine Medal Rank

The Beijing Summer Olympics are halfway done and medal tables are everywhere.

2008-08-15 21:03

Jang Wants Nothing Less Than Gold

Jang Wants Nothing Less Than Gold

By her lofty standards, anything less than a gold medal would be a failure for South Korea's weightlifting premier Jang Mi-ran.

2008-08-15 20:09

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