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Labor Day, September 1st, 2008, Auditorium Shores in Downtown Austin.

DinoLand Exhibit at the Zilker Botanical Garden from September 6 � November 30, 2008.

Osterman powers USA softball to win
Former Longhorn earns the win in game against China.
FULL STORY >> 8/18/2008 9:33 PM

Sanya Richards advances to 400 final
The former Longhorn clocked the fastest time in the semifinals, moving closer to a potential gold medal.
FULL STORY >> 8/17/2008 9:55 PM

Phelps gets gold #8, Horns help him win
Michael Phelps achieved perfection, winning his 8th gold medal and former Horns Aaron Peirsol and Brendan Hansen joined him on the victorious relay team.
FULL STORY >> 8/16/2008 10:48 PM

Seventh heaven! Another gold for Phelps
By the slimmest of margins Michael Phelps won his 7th gold medal, Ian Crocker finished fourth.
FULL STORY >> 8/15/2008 10:30 PM

Manzano advances in 1500 meters
Marble Falls product and recent UT graduate Leo Manzano moved into the semifinals at the Olympic Games.
FULL STORY >> 8/15/2008 8:37 PM

Lochte upsets Peirsol in 200-meter backstroke
Ryan Lochte has upset defending champion and former Longhorn Aaron Peirsol in the 200-meter backstroke at the Beijing Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 8/14/2008 10:24 PM

Cat Records First Olympic No Hitter as Team USA Blanks Aussies 3-0
Former Longhorn Cat Osterman recorded thirteen strike outs as she picked up her first Olympic no hitter in a 3-0 win over Australia.
FULL STORY >> 8/13/2008 1:06 AM

Phelps becomes winningest Olympic athlete ever
USA swimmer Michael Phelps became the winningest Olympic athlete ever with eleven gold medals in his career to go with 5 world record gold medals in Beijing.
FULL STORY >> 8/13/2008 12:49 AM

Peirsol sets world record, wins gold
Texas-Ex Aaron Peirsol secured his third individual Olympic gold medal as he scorched the 100-meter backstroke field and broke his own world record Tuesday morning at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 8/11/2008 10:17 PM

Coventry picks up another silver medal
Longhorn volunteer assistant coach Kirsty Coventry won her second silver medal of the Olympics in the 100-meter backstroke.
FULL STORY >> 8/11/2008 10:23 PM

Weber-Gale, U.S. win gold in thrilling relay
Garrett Weber-Gale and his United States teammates rallied for a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle relay.
FULL STORY >> 8/10/2008 11:03 PM

Coventry sets world record in backstroke semis
Kirsty Coventry continued her amazing start at the Olympics, with a world record in the semifinals of the 100-meter backstroke.
FULL STORY >> 8/10/2008 10:25 PM

Coventry takes silver medal in 400 IM
Texas volunteer assistant coach Kirsty Coventry won the silver medal in the 400-meter individual medley, beating the previous world record.
FULL STORY >> 8/9/2008 10:48 PM

Hansen moves into finals
Texas-Ex Brendan Hansen took third in his 100-meter breaststroke semifinal heat and placed fifth overall in the semifinals to advance to Monday�s finals Saturday evening at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 8/9/2008 10:51 PM

Coventry reaches finals of 400IM
University of Texas volunteer assistant coach Kirsty Coventry began her quest for Olympic gold by qualifying seventh.
FULL STORY >> 8/9/2008 8:06 PM

Hansen struggles, but advances
Texas-ex Brendan Hansen reached the semifinals of the 100-meter breaststroke.
FULL STORY >> 8/9/2008 8:09 PM

UT graduate, track star heads to first Olympic Games
UT graduate Leo Manzano will head to Beijing to run the 1,500 meters at his first Olympic Games.
FULL STORY >> 8/7/2008 8:58 PM

Catching up with former Longhorn Cat Osterman
Former Longhorn all-everything star Cat Osterman has been to the Olympics before, but she is well aware this could be her last time taking the field for the U.S.
FULL STORY >> 8/7/2008 7:17 AM

Athletic trainer's assistance is good as gold
Texas State University Director of Athletic Training Jack Ransone will take his experience and expertise to help athletes in Beijing.
FULL STORY >> 8/4/2008 8:31 PM

4 medals and counting for swimmer Aaron Peirsol
The former Longhorn swimmer says he lives a great lifestyle as a professional swimmer, but he doesn't take a moment for granted.
FULL STORY >> 8/3/2008 6:17 PM

Lifelong journey takes track coach to Beijing
University of Texas Coach Bubba Thornton will be the head track and field coach for the U.S. Olympic team in Beijing.
FULL STORY >> 8/2/2008 5:52 PM

UT women's swim coach representing Zimbabwe
The UT Women's head swim coach will be headed to the Summer Olympics for the second time, coaching for a country other than her own.
FULL STORY >> 8/1/2008 2:28 PM

UT diving coach commends Longhorn Olympians
The University of Texas Longhorns diving coach, Matt Scoggin, sat down with News 8's Jeff Power to speak about the upcoming Olympic Games.
FULL STORY >> 7/30/2008 7:54 PM

IOC reverses ban, says Iraq can go to Olympics
The International Olympic Committee said Iraq can take part in Beijing Games, lifting its previous ban.
FULL STORY >> 7/29/2008 5:26 PM

Olympic athlete Trey Hardee eyes Beijing
U.S. Olympic athlete Trey Hardee sits down with News 8's Ricky Doyle to discuss his goals in Beijing.
FULL STORY >> 7/29/2008 1:16 PM

Living legend heads to Olympics
UT men's swimming head coach Eddie Reese is headed to the Summer Olympics for the sixth time, and the third time as a head coach.
FULL STORY >> 7/28/2008 11:52 AM

UT diver goes to his third Olympics with eyes on gold
Troy Dumais, 28, from the University of Texas will join the U.S. diving team at the Beijing Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 7/27/2008 1:21 PM

Sanya's quest for gold
News 8's Lesley McCaslin sat down with former Longhorn Sanya Richards to discuss her potential to win Olympic Gold one more time.
FULL STORY >> 7/26/2008 12:52 AM

Zimbabwean swimmer prepares for Olympic Gold
News 8's Ricky Doyle sat down with Kirsty Coventry to talk about her quest for Olympic Gold.
FULL STORY >> 7/26/2008 12:55 AM

UT head coach heads to her second Olympics
UT women's basketball coach Gail Goestenkors will head to her second Olympics as assistant coach to the women's U.S. basketball team.
FULL STORY >> 7/26/2008 12:19 PM

Dumais dives for Olympic gold
Texas-ex Troy Dumais will be going to his third Olympic Games and hopes the third time yields his first medal.
FULL STORY >> 7/17/2008 9:09 PM

Manzano's bond with coach has led to success
Jason Vigilante has guided Leo Manzano on a journey that has led them both to this summer's Olympic Games.
FULL STORY >> 7/13/2008 4:21 PM

Marble Falls honors Olympic hopeful Manzano
The City of Marble Falls will hold a reception for University of Texas distance runner Leo Manzano Sunday.
FULL STORY >> 7/11/2008 4:06 PM

Longhorn aquatics swimmer diagnosed with cancer
Olympic swimmer Eric Shanteau, who has been training in Austin, has testicular cancer.
FULL STORY >> 7/11/2008 9:12 PM

Thornton thinks U.S. Track team could be best
Texas coach Bubba Thornton likes the United States team he will lead, which includes UT standout Leo Manzano in the 1500 meters.
FULL STORY >> 7/10/2008 7:45 PM

Manzano reaches Olympics in 1500
Leo Manzano became the latest Longhorn to make the Olympic team, finishing second in the 1500 meters.
FULL STORY >> 7/6/2008 9:25 PM

Hooker finishes third, makes Olympic team
Texas-ex Marshevet Hooker fell across the finish line in the 200 meters, claiming the third and final spot on the U.S. Olympic team by a hundredth of a second.
FULL STORY >> 7/6/2008 8:05 PM

Weber-Gale Sets 50 Freestyle American Record at Olympic Trials
Texas-Ex Garrett Weber-Gale sets a new American record in the 50 freestyle to snag his second Olympic berth, and Texas-Ex Ian Crocker nails down another Olympic spot by taking second in the 100 butterfly on day seven of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials � Swimming.
FULL STORY >> 7/5/2008 8:35 PM

Former Texas High Jumper, Manson, Makes the Olympic Team
Andra Manson's tie for second at U.S. Olympic Trials makes him the first Longhorn high jumper to ever compete for the U.S. in the Games.
FULL STORY >> 7/5/2008 8:08 PM

Piersol ties world record in 200m backstroke
Former Longhorn Aaron Piersol won the 200 meter backstroke with a world record tying time, earning his second spot on the United States Olympic team.
FULL STORY >> 7/4/2008 7:39 PM

Sanya Richards wins 400 at US Trials
Former Longhorn Sanya Richards earned a trip to Beijing with a dominating victory in the women's 400 meters.
FULL STORY >> 7/3/2008 10:34 PM

Spann, Weber-Gale win at U.S. Trials
Scott Spann and Garrett Weber-Gale punched their tickets to Beijing, while Brendan Hansen failed to make the team in the 200 meter breaststroke.
FULL STORY >> 7/3/2008 9:26 PM

Future Horn Hersey makes Olympic team
Incoming Texas freshman Kathleen Hersey finished second in the 200 meter butterfly to make the U.S. Olympic team.
FULL STORY >> 7/3/2008 9:29 PM

Marshevet Hooker places fourth in 100m finals
Marshevet Hooker places fourth in 100m finals. She will be an alternate for the U.S. olympic team.
FULL STORY >> 6/28/2008 9:56 PM

Manzano ready for US Trials
Longhorn Leo Manzano hopes to qualify for the United States Olympic team in the 1500 meters.
FULL STORY >> 6/23/2008 7:46 PM

Beijing or bust for McGregory
Longhorn Aquatics swimmer Hayley McGregory hopes her experience from the 2004 U.S. Swim Trials will help earn her a trip to Beijing this summer at the Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 6/23/2008 10:54 AM

Texas Ex Troy Dumais wins at US Trials
The former Longhorn all but assures himself a spot on the 2008 US Olympic team.
FULL STORY >> 6/21/2008 6:37 PM

Several Horns preparing for Olympics
Former and current Horns have shot at Beijing.
FULL STORY >> 6/19/2008 9:58 PM

Chinese athletes face drug test as Olympics approach
Chinese authorities said they've made a commitment �to deliver a fair and clean Olympics.�
FULL STORY >> 6/18/2008 10:08 AM

Junior Olympians with high hopes
Some Central Texas youth are gearing up for a little fun in the sun with hopes of going for the gold at the Beijing Summer Olympics.
FULL STORY >> 6/16/2008 12:23 PM

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