German speed skater Claudia Pechstein, who turns 50 next week, said she wanted to finish the season before deciding on her future.

The 49-year-old Pechstein also carried Germany's flag at Friday's opening ceremony.

Who is warding off or leaping past traditional time considerations in Beijing? Team USA's oldest and youngest competitors plus highlights from other teams.

Three-time snowboarding gold medalist Shaun White made it clear that the Beijing Games won’t just be his final Olympics.