Olympics Racewalking Coverage
The controversy, interviews, photos and commentary on racewalking at the Olympic Games
2000 Olympic Games Men's 20K Walk - Shocking Finish
Bernardo Segura takes a victory lap unaware of his DQ just outside the stadium. The gold medal and Olympic Record go to Poland's Robert Korzeniowski.
Bernardo Segura takes a victory lap unaware of his DQ just outside the stadium. The gold medal and Olympic Record go to Poland's Robert Korzeniowski.
2000 Olympic Games Men's 50K Walk - Korzeniowski Rules
Double and triple gold for Poland's Robert Korzeniowski as he takes he 50K in 2000 and 1996 and the 20K as well in 2000. Meanwhile, last place finisher Maddocks takes the hearts of the crowd.
Double and triple gold for Poland's Robert Korzeniowski as he takes he 50K in 2000 and 1996 and the 20K as well in 2000. Meanwhile, last place finisher Maddocks takes the hearts of the crowd.
2000 Olympic Games Women's 20K Walk - Tears and Gold
Three disqualifications in the final kilometers lead to tears for Australia's Saville and hand the gold to Wang Liping of China.
Three disqualifications in the final kilometers lead to tears for Australia's Saville and hand the gold to Wang Liping of China.
China Nixes Chen's US Olympic Slot
Yueling Chen won a gold medal for China in 1992, won her US citizenship in 2000 but China has vetoed her slot on the US Women's 20K Team.
Yueling Chen won a gold medal for China in 1992, won her US citizenship in 2000 but China has vetoed her slot on the US Women's 20K Team.
China Reverses Decision, Grants Waiver for Chen
August 10, 2000: After a personal request by USOC official Bill Hibyl, the Chinese National Olympic Committee decided to allow Yueling Chen to compete for the US at the 2000 Olympic Games.
August 10, 2000: After a personal request by USOC official Bill Hibyl, the Chinese National Olympic Committee decided to allow Yueling Chen to compete for the US at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Racewalkers Running Into More Strife
Discussion of Olympic racewalking judging from The Times.
Discussion of Olympic racewalking judging from The Times.
Viewer's Guide to Olympic Racewalking
The events, the rules, the competitors, the records. From your About.com Guide.
The events, the rules, the competitors, the records. From your About.com Guide.