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 Henry Cejudo of US celebrates his gold medal after defeating Japan's Tomohiro Matsunaga in the 55 kilogram freestyle gold medal match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

USA Olympic medal count

Gold:  26
Silver:  26
Bronze:  27
Colorado Springs resident Henry Cejudo won a gold medal for wrestling.
Check Olympic Zone for complete coverage.

 

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Backstage Beijing #15

Mike Moran was the chief spokesman for the United States Olympic Committee during 13 Olympic Games, from Lake Placid (1980) through Salt Lake City (2002). This is his blog on the Beijing Olympics. Check Olympic Zone for complete coverage.

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Uh, a little help here!

Arava is still getting used to her new wheels. Sometime she flips on her side and can't right herself. Zookeepers are working on a lighter chassis for her.

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Stewart leads Rox to fourth straight win

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rookie Ian Stewart homered and drove in a career-high five runs and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.

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Rattlesnake bite requires harrowing rescue

A 20 year old Colorado Springs man was bitten by a rattlesnake while climbing Blodgett's Peak on the northwest side of Colorado Springs.

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The Incline: legal access in the works

 

One of the most challenging spots for a workout in the Pikes Peak area, is also technically illegal for runners and hikers. Soon, that may change. After years of negotiations over access to the Incline above Manitou Springs a deal could be just months away from happening.

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Springs Olympic wrestler wins gold

As wrestler Henry Cejudo proudly wore the Olympic gold medal Tues. morning, his biggest fan cheered more than six thousand miles away.

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Local college students react to lower drinking age proposal

Presidents from 100 universities in the U.S., including Colorado College, want the legal drinking age dropped from 21 to 18. They say current law unintentionally encourages binge drinking.

Christine Sayesva

Pueblo woman sentenced to 6 years in prison

A Pueblo woman is headed to prison for her role in the murder of her estranged husband. Christine Sayesva, 42, has been sentenced to six years in prison, for an accessory to murder charge.

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Truck restrictions in Denver during DNC

Truckers carrying shipments of hazardous materials are banned in Denver during the Democratic National Convention,  Aug. 23-30. The ban was announced Tuesday by the Colorado State Patrol.

2008 Baby

More women are having fewer children, if at all

New Census report shows 1 in 5 U.S. women in early 40s is childless.

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