Lopez family in Beijing

We will remember Beijing for the rest of our lives

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:14:19 -0600

Our time in Beijing has come to an end... It is hard to believe that our time in Beijing is over. The Closing Ceremonies brought the Games to an official close. (Photo by Lopez family) Friday was an emotional roller...

That's a wrap: Coverage of the Lopezes

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:12:15 -0600

Behrouz Mehri: AFP/Getty Steven Lopez (in red) competes in the 176-pound tournament. • Here's David Barron's story on Friday's judging. • Here's a taekwondo recap. • Check out the reader comments. • The view from Sugar Land....

Bronze medal for Steven Lopez

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:58:23 -0600

• Steven Lopez won his third-place fight at the Olympics. Here's the story. • Mark Lopez will need surgery on his broken left hand....

What a blessing: Two medals for our family

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:50:52 -0600

Two down one to go ... Well we survived the first day of our children's Olympic competition. What a stressful and nerve wracking day. Mark and Diana both came out in the first match and looked really good. They both...

Photos of Mark Lopez, Diana Lopez

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:05:00 -0600

Smiley N. Pool: Chronicle A scene from the gold-medal matchup. • More photos from Mark Lopez's, Diana Lopez's medal fights Smiley N. Pool: Chronicle Diana Lopez after the medal ceremony. • More photos from Smiley N. Pool in Beijing.•...

Silver medal for Mark Lopez in Beijing

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:02:27 -0600

It's silver for Mark Lopez in his weight class. Here's the story....

Bronze medal for Diana Lopez

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:14:24 -0600

She beat Italy's Veronica Calabrese on Thursday morning. Here's the report from the Chronicle Olympic Bureau....

The Lopez cheering section for Charlotte Craig

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:49:03 -0600

Our big day is almost here. Today we went to the taekwondo venue and watched Charlotte Craig compete. She won her first match in the morning 4-0 and looked really good. We then had about a four hour break before...

Game time in Beijing: We'll make you proud

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:51:51 -0600

Well, the moment we have all been waiting for is almost here. The next three days will be big for us. Charlotte Craig will get things rolling for the U.S. taekwondo team on Wednesday and then Marky and Diana go...

Sightseeing makes for fun in Beijing

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:38:51 -0600

Sightseeing... I thought I had better write in now as I am afraid I will be too nervous to do so in a few days when my kids go for the Gold. We have been having a great time in...

Making weight before the big day, and massages on demand

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:11:17 -0600

Lynn Sladky: Associated Press Mark Lopez (right) works out with Chris Martinez, one of 50 training partners who flew to China to help the U.S. team prepare for the combat sports. It's almost showtime Well, it's coming down to...

What an impressive sight: the Great Wall

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:03:00 -0600

The Great Wall... On Saturday, we got to visit the Great Wall of China and what an impressive sight that was. It is hard to believe that they built that all by hand so many years ago. There were...

Coach comes through with a day off

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:25:12 -0600

We are having a great time as a family at the 2008 Olympic Games. It is so great having our parents here and we have been able to spend a little time with them. Besides training we have been able...

One week left in countdown to competition

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:40:31 -0600

One week out ... Hello all. I am one week away from competing. How exciting. It's been a fun journey so far. We have begun tapering off in our practices so that we are fresh and ready for competition day....

Haggling at the silk market, mingling at Club Bud

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:30:35 -0600

It is amazing how much attention our story is getting. My wife and I have done several interviews since being in Beijing and we still have a week to go before the competition. On Monday, we participated in a satellite...