One by one they shadow-boxed their way into the darkened Excel Arena, spotlights trained on them as if they were heavyweight …
Boxing
Ireland’s Best Hope for Gold: Boxer Katie Taylor Punches Her Way into Women’s Semifinal
With Ireland’s heavy expectations on her shoulders, the four-time world champion — who has already electrified the boxing ring in London — sets her sights on winning the ultimate prize
Mongolia: How the Sparsely Populated Land of Genghis Khan Succeeds at the Olympics
When their most famous native son is a 13th century conqueror who amassed the largest land empire in history, it’s not surprising that Mongolians have evolved into a rather sporty bunch. The land of Genghis Khan is populated …
The Challenger
Afghanistan’s first female boxer may take a pounding in the ring. Big deal. She’s been in much tougher scraps back home
All Dressed Up
From the pool to the gymnastics mat, Olympians compete in style