Michael Phelps, Olympic gold medalist, vacations in the Maldives Islands after London 2012. Do you think the most decorated Olympic athlete, fish out of water would attend the closing ceremonies? Nah, he headed for a non chlorinated, sea water setting.
The Republic of Maldives, or simply the Maldives, is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It consists of approximately 1,190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls, along the north-south direction, spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometers, making this one of the most disparate countries in the world.
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BBC Commentators Show Passion as Mo Farah wins Olympic Gold, Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis and Michael Johnson
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BBC commentators show their passion when Mo Farah wins Olympic Gold. Colin Jackson, Denise Lewis and Michael Johnson exhibit behind the scenes excitement of being a fan that is rarely captured. The no cheering rule in the media pressbox is only intended for US athletes.
The UK won gold medals in heptathlon, Jessica Ennis, men’s long jump, Greg Rutherford, and the men’s 10,000 meters, Mo Farah for the track and field at the London Olympic events Saturday.
The Observer declared it “Britain’s greatest day,” and the Sunday Times — reaching for wartime resonances — said it was “Our finest Olympic hour.” For the Sunday Telegraph, it was simply “Sensational.” Click Here
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