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

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.

If the number 8 is a sign of prosperity and luck in the Chinese culture, it is also a synonym for happiness for Michael Phelps. The American swimmer, 23, could this year enter into legend by breaking the all-time record of 7 gold medals amassed by his compatriot, Mark Spitz, at the Munich games in 1972. Read more.