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quarta-feira, 3 de setembro de 2008

Lausanne Olympic Museum


A unique, lively and interactive exhibition, the Olympic Museum is the world's largest information centre relating to the Olympic Games.
The Lausanne Olympic Museum is a gallery of memories and souvenirs, where everyone can nurture the torch they hold for the Olympics. Young and old, individuals and groups come to explore the different emotionally-charged exhibition areas that are so full of history.

Opening hours:
From May to September, every day.
From October to April, Tuesday to Sunday.

quarta-feira, 20 de agosto de 2008

Roger Federer


Roger Federer born August 8, 1981) is a former World No. 1 Swiss professional tennis player. Federer's success has prompted a number of tennis critics, legendary players, and current players to consider him to be the greatest tennis player in history.
Federer has won twelve Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Open, five Wimbledon, four US Open), four Tennis Masters Cup titles, and fourteen ATP Masters Series titles. Federer holds many records in the game, including having appeared in ten consecutive Grand Slam men's singles finals (2005 Wimbledon Championships through the 2007 US Open) and 17 consecutive Grand Slam singles semifinals (2004 Wimbledon - present). He also holds the open era records for consecutive wins on both grass courts (65) and hard courts (56). At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Federer won the men's doubles gold medal for Switzerland, partnering with Stanislas Wawrinka. He has a storied rivalry with Rafael Nadal.
In 2008, he was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record fourth consecutive time.