China steal show with golden double

China stole the limelight from the mighty Cubans by winning their first two Olympic boxing titles to deafening roars from a thrilled crowd last night (NZ time).

US sinks Spain for men's basketball gold

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Of the 36 golds the USA have won at these Games, this was one they really wanted.

Kiwi coaches US to men's volleyball gold

Hugh McCutcheon's jubilant coaching staff mobbed him as he raised his right fist and gazed up at the heavens.

Taekwondo competitor attacks Olympic ref

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Cuba's Angel Valodia Matos has been banned for life from taekwondo for kicking a referee and a Chinese favorite was knocked out in a controversial ruling as the final bouts of the Olympic tournament descended into chaos.