A Pechstein’s octuple: German speed skater on track for eighth appearance at Winter Olympics
German speed skater Claudia Pechstein is primed to qualify for her eighth Olympic appearance as a speed skater. Her appearance would set a record for female Olympians, while tying the outright record for most Winter Olympic appearances by any athlete.
CAS: The European Court of Human Rights Rejects the Request of Claudia Pechstein to Refer Her Case to the Grand Chamber of the ECHR
Olympic Speedskater Loses Court Battle for ISU Damages
(ATR) The International Skating Union welcomes ruling by the German federal court against five-time Olympic champion Claudia Pechstein.
Pechstein Case No Threat to Court of Arbitration for Sport
(ATR) The CAS secretary general tells Around the Rings the highest court in sport is not in danger.
Claudia Pechstein Loses Doping Appeal
(ATR) CAS rules the Olympic speed skater received fair treatment after positive drug tests in 2009.
Skater Sues ISU; Bolt Extends Puma Deal; Oldest Olympian Celebrates Birthday
A German speedskater fights to clear her name ... World's Fastest Man is sticking with Puma ... A former Hungarian water polo player turns 100 ...
Pechstein Considers Cycling; Incheon 2014; Oceania Qualifying Shakeup
(ATR) Banned Winter Olympian eyes Summer Games return ... Olympic Council of Asia chief praises progress toward next Asian Games ... Geographic technicality forces football officials to reshuffle road to 2012 ...
New NOC President for Gambia; Argentina Ousted from 2012 Olympic Soccer
(ATR) Opposition candidate withdraws from elections ... Argentina fails to qualify for London's tournament ... Pechstein back in action after doping ban ... New incentive for World Series of Boxing ... Swimmer missing after open-water event ...
Women's Ski Jumping Possible Addition; Delhi 2010 to Open
(ATR) IOC Program Commission may submit women’s ski jumping for approval ... Commonwealth Games begin Sunday ... Russian sports minister not counting on miracles in Sochi ...
Olympic Newsdesk -- Greek Torchbearer Bans; New WADA Website
(ATR) The Hellenic Olympic Committee imposes lifetime torch bearing bans for any
Olympians found guilty of doping... WADA unveils a new Web site.
