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 IOC chides Bolt for lack of respect to rivals - Beijing Olympics News- msnbc.com
expressed concern about Russia’s military intervention in Georgia and Abkhazia, a short distance away from Sochi, the host city of the 2014 Winter Olympics. “It’s not pleasant to think that about 25 kilometers from Sochi there is a potential region of instability in Abkhazia,” he said. “The Russians have pledged total security and told us we should not be concerned about that. I could only ... [link]

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IOC president Jacques Rogge on Usain Bolt's ...
Published 8/21/2008 by Rick Chandler at Deadspin
... IOC president Jacques Rogge on Usain Bolt's celebration antics following the 100 and 200 meters: “That’s not the way we perceive being a champion. You don’t do that." [NBCSports] ...

Head of IOC Disapproves of Mr. Bolt's Dancing
Published 8/21/2008 at The Sporting Blog
Jacques Rogge head of the IOC: I disapprove of your dancing. Usain Bolt: Jacques, baby! Get in the line! We're doing the Nuh Linga! ...

China Continues To Seduce Us With Its Quaint, Draconian Charms [Beijing Olympics]
Published 8/21/2008 by Rick Chandler at Deadspin
... At least IOC chairman Jacques Rogge has things in perspective. When the world complained about the choice of Beijing for the Games, Mr. Rogge assured us that it would be an opportunity for the Chinese to improve their record in the area human rights. That certainly worked out! You just keep fighting the good fight, Mr. Rogge ... like criticizing Udain Bolt for excessive celebration. ...

China Sends Two 70-Year-Old-Women To Re-Education Labor Camp For Wanting To Protest During The Olympics
Published 8/21/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Instead, IOC chairman Jacques Rogge is spending his time criticizing Usain Bolt for breaking out into celebration before Bolt crossed the finish line in the 100m dash. Because if ANYONE should be criticized during these Games, it's Bolt. ...

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