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February 17, 2012
Sports Q&A
Sports Q&A
Art Thiel: Beijing One Year After Olympics "Disappointing"
Kirsten Kendrick and Art Thiel (2009-08-14)
National Stadium in Beijing, China, known as the Birds Nest. It was the main venue for the 2008 Summer Olympics but hasn't hosted a sporting event since. AP Photo
SEATTLE, WA (KPLU) - It's been one year since the Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China. Sports commentator Art Thiel was there and tells KPLU's Kirsten Kendrick about some of the highlights of the games and what's happened now that the spotlight is no longer shining on the country. © Copyright 2012, KPLU