With the 2008 Olympics in China only a few weeks away, attention has shifted from protests centered on the Olympic torch to the athletes and their stories.
The New York Times blog will be offering continuing coverage through the games, from multiple angles including reports that center on business and culture as well as sports.
For example, a June 12 entry features South African swimmer Natalie du Toit, an athlete who lost part of a lower leg in an accident and who has been named to her country's ParaOlympic team after also qualifying for the regular competition. She could become the first athlete to compete in both sets of games.
On the home front, The Daily News' blog offers a detailed rundown of the feats and struggles of area athletes as they chase spots on U.S. teams.
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