Women sport news

Se Ri Pak battle Morgan Pressel during the final round of the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroeger, but with a 4 under par 67, Pak took home her fifth victory of this event. Pak carded a 63-69-69-67=267 (-17) to finish 3 strokes ahead of the pack. photo Seoulsisters.com

Pak wins Jamie Farr Classic

A squad of young British swimmers who will be at their peak age of development at the London 2012 Olympics will descend on Belgium next week to test themselves against their European counterparts.

BRITISH TALENT TO TEST THEMSELVES AT EUROPEANS

Russian Ekaterina Zhdanova was 0.01 seconds faster than her compatriot Anna Uvarova. Esther NuÃ±ez Morera, from Spain and in the podium of the three first events of the season, was third in Sabac, thus reinforcing her lead of the overall rankings.

Zhdanova wins in Sabac

Laure Treboux (Naish / Naish) styles her way to victory in the second single elimination final of the womenâ€™s freestyle. However, runner-up Daida Moreno (North) grabs the event lead for now after Junko Nagoshiâ€™s shock knockout of tour leader Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde). Iballa Moreno (North) sits pretty in third on the eve of the second double elimination. photo PWA Carter

The 2007 Gran Canaria PWA Grand Slam â€“ Day 6

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USA wins the Super Final in Montreal (CAN

The team of USA won the 2007 edition of the FINA Womenâ€™s Water Polo World League by beating Australia 8-4 in the decisive match of the Super Final of the competition, held in Montreal. photo US Waterpolo

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U.S. Womenâ€™s Water Polo Team Beats Cuba 14-6 at 2007 Pan American Games

The U.S. womenâ€™s water polo team bounced back from a slow start Sunday at the Julio Delamare Aquatic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to defeat Cuba 14-6, marking their second straight win at the 2007 Pan American Games. photo US Waterpolo

16. July Kiteboarding1903

US$20,000 FOR CINDY MOSEY ISLAND ODYSSEY - VAVAâ€™U

Womenâ€™s kitesurfing has been catapulted to a whole new level with the announcement this week by Balance Vector of a US$20,000 prize purse for competitors at the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey Vavaâ€™u.

16. July Sailing1447

The Volvo Youth Sailing World Championships

Over 220 athletes sailing seven fleets of dinghies and windsurfers are competing at this championship. Three races were scheduled for all classes, but, after race one was sailed in a breeze which had promised great action, the wind dropped and became increasingly unstable. photo Victoria Chan onEdition

16. July Sailing1869

King wins both girls laser radial fleets

The strong winds today proved just too much for the lightweight German sisters. Karin and Tina Marchart who were the overnight leaders have dropped to seventh, giving way to new leaders, the very slick American duo, Emily Dellenbaugh and Briana Provancha. photo Gabrielle King onEdition

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Comstock wins at the 4th Snow Jam

Erin Comstock (Salt Lake City, UT) owned the women's competition with smooth 50/50s, a frontside 540, switch backside 180 and a backside 180 for the women's crown.

16. July Other Sports1641

Claire Wright wins title No 7

Claire Wright reached 7th heaven at the NIA wining her record breaking 7th British Senior Title in a row. photo Alan Edwards

16. July 1723

Belgium win Team Compound Gold in Leipzig

The teams shot their final matches today. Compound Women started in the morning with the semi-finals followed by the Bronze and Gold medal matches. photo FITA

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Korea win Team Recurve in Leipzig

The teams shot their final matches today. After the Compound categories this morning, the Recurve Women followed in the afternoon with semi-finals and Bronze/Gold medal matches. photo FITA

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Quotes from the Compound Team Finalists in Leipzig

World Championships Leipzig 2007 â€“ Quotes of the Day 7

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Salvi wins Individual Compound in Leipzig

Today was the last day of the 44th World Championships in Leipzig! The competition ended with the individual finals for all categories. The Compound Women categories started in the morning with the semi-finals followed by the bronze and gold medal matches. photo FITA

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Valeeva (ITA) Champion of the World

Today was the last day of the 44th World Championships in Leipzig! The competition ended with the individual finals for all categories. After the Compound division in the morning, the Recurve Women were the very last people on the field to shoot in the afternoon.

16. July Athletics1397

Norwich Union British Grand Prix - Sheffield (GBR)

Allyson Felix wins the 200 metres, with Richards second and Campbell third. Britain's Nicola Sanders wins the 400ms, Cheruiyot wins the 3000m with Britain's Jo Pavey second.

16. July Athletics1267

UK Athletics welcomes Government announcement on school sport

UK Athletics (UKA) today welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to make sport part of every childâ€™s day and give all children the opportunity to do five hours of sport a week.

15. July Tennis1311

Schnyder and Chakvetadze headline in Cincinnati

Top 2 seeds Anna Chakvetadze and Patty Schnyder were given a glimpse of what they'll be up against this week, as the Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open singles main draw was made Saturday

15. July Hockey1691

EuroHockey Youth Nations Championships, Edinburgh,

Belgium defeat Scotland 2-0 on Saturday in Edinburgh. Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for England as they overturned the Netherlands â€“ whose senior womenâ€™s team are the world number one â€“ 2-1 with goals from Sarah Page and Amy Turnbull.

15. July Football1550

Mo quietly confident

England Women's U19s kick-off their bid for the UEFA European Championship crown on Wednesday against Poland, with Head Coach Mo Marley quietly confident. photo FA

15. July Surfing1603

BIG GUNS AND NOBODIES PRODUCE MASSIVE SCORES AT THE ROXY ASP WWLC

The Roxy ASP WWLC produced a day of incredible surfing with the event's big guns and a few "nobodies" cranking up the heat totals in Biarritz, France. The high scoring was kick-started by a relatively unknown Justine Dupont (FRA) in Heat 4. The 15-year-old scored a massive two-wave total of 17.25 out of a possible 20.00.

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ASP Womenâ€™s World Longboard Title to be Decided Today at Roxy ASP WWLC

It is set to be a historic day in womenâ€™s longboarding as the Roxy ASP WWLC concludes in Biarritz. Only four surfers remain in the championships with the semifinals and final scheduled for the afternoon. photo ASP

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Jennifer Smith Crowned 2007 ASP Womenâ€™s World Longboard Champion

Jennifer Smith (USA) has been crowned the 2007 ASP Womenâ€™s World Longboard Champion, following her victory in the Roxy ASP WWLC in Biarritz, France this afternoon. photo ASP

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The 2007 Gran Canaria PWA Grand Slam â€“ Day 5

Sarah-Quita Offringa (Starboard / NeilPryde) takes victory in the womenâ€™s freestyle double elimination after slugging it out with Daida Moreno in a nerve-racking final re-sail. photo PWA Carter

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Danielle Scott-Arruda Selected Flag Bearer for U.S. Pan American Games Delegation

The 2007 U.S. Pan American Team elected three-time Olympian and four-time Pan American Games Volleyball Team member Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) as the flag bearer for Team USA. Scott-Arruda will lead the U.S. delegation into the Opening Ceremony of the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. photo US Volleyball

13. July Beach Volleyball1584

AMERICANS, BRAZILIANS & CHINESE PROTECT SMART GRAND SLAM TOP SPOTS

The third of five â€œmajorâ€ stops on the womenâ€™s 2007 SWATCH-FIVB World Tour calendar reached the mid-way point of the season here Thursday with the top womenâ€™s Beach Volleyball players on the planet completing pool play in the US$600,000 Smart Grand Slam. photos FIVB

13. July Golf1644

England sweep into European championship semi-finals

England swept past Belgium 6Â½-Â½ to reach the semi-finals of the European ladiesâ€™ team championship at Castelconturbia in Italy.

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Englandâ€™s girls beat Iceland

England beat Iceland 4-1 on another rain-interrupted day at the European girlsâ€™ team championship at Oslo Golf Club, Norway.

13. July Golf1606

Se Ri Pak leads Jamie Farr Classic

LPGA Hall of fame member Se Ri Pak took a commanding lead at The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic Presented by Kroeger, after carding an 8 under par 63, during the first round. Pak used 9 birdies and one bogey on the day to claim the lead. photo Seoulsisters.com