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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Viewer's Guide to Olympic Racewalking

The events, the rules, the competitors, the records.  From your About.com Guide.

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