The success of Rachid Ramzi, Moroccan by birth but Bahraini by adoption, has provoked lively controversy between bloggers on who should claim responsibility for his victory. So which country gets the titles? Read more

Jamaica sprinter Usain Bolt has shattered the previous 100m and 200m records in a way never seen before. Michael Phelps now boasts twelve gold medals. Their feats are extraordinary. But are they humanly possible? Read more

The Shanghai stock exchange has been in freefall since the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The composite Index has fallen as much as 11% since August 8, and is now at its lowest level in 20 months. Read more.

He was supposed to be a national hero, the biggest star of the Olympics. Liu Xiang, gold-winning hurdler in Athens, dreamed of a second Olympic triumph in his own country. But the dream was shattered as the Chinese sprinter failed to take part in the race against his great rival, Cuba's Dayron Robles. Read more.

Usain Bolt crossed the finish line easily and turned to the crowd, savouring his victory. Formerly a 200-metre specialist, Jamaica's Bolt won the Olympic Games men's 100-metre gold medal, crushing everything in his way. Read more.

Robina Muqimyar, 22, is the only Afghan woman to defend the colours of her country. Wearing a scarf and a full track suit, she runs on the 100m track. Though not a contender for gold in Beijing, she is a true champion back home. . Read more