Veteran Canadian diver Alexandre Despatie likely to make London Olympics

Jun 13, 2012

Alexandre Despatie of Laval suffered a large cut to his head in a diving mishap in Spain. full story

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Alexandre Despatie's career in pictures

Alexandre Despatie announced his retirement from diving on Tuesday, closing the door on a 14-year-career that included Olympic medals, world championships and world records. Take a look back at some of the Canadian's biggest moments on the world stage.

cbc.ca (15 days ago)

Russell: Alex Despatie fulfilled his vast potential

Before ending his stellar diving career on Tuesday, Alex Despatie grew in front of our eyes from "The Little Prince" into the king of diving in Canada and beyond, writes Scott Russell.

cbc.ca (15 days ago)

Alexandre Vinokourov: Tour d’Azerbaidjan is a great initiative

1. In the road race at the 2012 London Olympics you proved too strong for Mark Cavendish and Fabian Cancellara, and managed to hold off Rigoberto Uran Uran to win gold. It was the sort of career finale that all sportsmen dream of. You’re now 38, but do you think ...

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Memories of safe Olympics assure London runners

LONDON (AP) -- Any anxiety marathon runners have about competing in London after the Boston bombings is being allayed by the successful security measures at last year's Olympics....

ap.org (2 months and 3 days ago)

Memories of safe Olympics assure London runners

The successful security measures at last year's Olympics are helping London Marathon runners allay their anxieties from the Boston bombings.

miamiherald.com (2 months and 3 days ago)

Memories of safe Olympics assure London runners

AP Any anxiety runners have about competing in the London Marathon after the Boston bombings is being allayed by the successful security measures at last year's Olympics.

timesleader.com (2 months and 3 days ago)

Memories of safe Olympics assure London runners

LONDON — Any anxiety runners have about competing in the London Marathon after the Boston bombings is being allayed by the successful security measures at last year's Olympics.The elite runners have arrived in London for Sunday's race and heard assurances from the British government that security is being stepped up after two explosions near the finish line of Monday's...

bostonherald.com (2 months and 3 days ago)