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Silvanus

(Encyclopedia) Silvanus, in Roman religion, ancient pastoral deity, protector of uncultivated lands. It was also said that he was the guardian of field boundaries, flocks, and herds. Like the Greek…

Trinity Bay

(Encyclopedia) Trinity Bay, inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, 80 mi (129 km) long, SE Newfoundland, N.L., Canada, between the Avalon Peninsula and the mainland. With its small waterfront settlements, it…

Boisbaudran, Paul Émile Lecoq de

(Encyclopedia) Boisbaudran, Paul Émile Lecoq deBoisbaudran, Paul Émile Lecoq depôl āmēlˈ ləkôkˈ də bwäbōdräNˈ [key], 1838–1912, French discoverer of the elements gallium, samarium, and dysprosium. He…

rugby, game

(Encyclopedia) rugby, game that originated (1823), according to tradition, on the playing fields of Rugby, England. It is related to both soccer and American football. The game is said to have…

Bobby Morrow

Born: Oct. 15, 1935Track & Field won 3 gold medals at 1956 Olympics (100m, 200m and 4x400m relay).

Al Oerter

Born: Sept. 19, 1936Track & Field won discus gold medal in 4 consecutive Olympics, 1956-68.

Daley Thompson

Born: July 30, 1958British Track & Field won consecutive gold medals in decathlon at 1980 and '84 Olympics.

Milt Campbell

Born: Dec. 9, 1933Track & Field won silver medal in 1952 Olympic decathlon and gold medal in '56.

Rafer Johnson

Born: Aug. 18, 1935Track & Field won silver medal in 1956 Olympic decathlon and gold medal in 1960.

Olympic Highlights: 2008

Day-to-day news from Beijing by Liz Olson, Mark Hughes, Chris Warner, and Beth Rowen Top Medal Count*United States: 110China: 100Russia: 72 Friday, Aug. 8 The 2008 Summer…