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Basic information about the Beijing Olympics 

Olympic Medals

In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive wreath to wear on his head; second- and third-place winners received nothing. * When the Modern Olympics were revived in 1896, first-place winners received silv...

Fuwa - The Mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

The Fuwa are adorable! There's a different one for each Olympic ring, and they have all been inspired by different aspects of Chinese culture. Their names are Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini. Did you know that all of their names put to...

Vancouver Olympic News

The Games have always brought people together in peace to respect universal moral principles. The Games feature athletes from all over the world and help promote the Olympic spirit. This lens includes Olympics information from blogs, news, photos a...

The Best Olympics Statistics

In the 2008 Beijing Olympics there are 302 events and about 906 medals that were awarded. Out of curiosity, we wanted to predict how many medals each country should receive based on their population and the number of athletes they send. We hypothesi...

Beijing China 2008 Summer Olympics News - 08-08-08-08 - China Games

The 2008 Summer Olympic Games August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008. Nine new sports will be introduced to the 2008 Summer Olympics The 2008 Beijing Olympic slogan is One World, One Dream. 

Beijing Olympics 2008 - What's The Big Deal Anyhow?

What's so special sbout the Olympics? What's the big deal anyhow? If you had to ask any of those questions, then you don't know what you are missing! The modern day Olympics is the pinnacle of all sport. It transcend every league championship, every...

2008 Beijing Olympic - Opening | Closing Ceremony Pictures | Beijing Olympic DVD

2008 Beijing Olympics Games. Yeah! The most eagerly awaited sporting event has finally begun. Participating in an Olympic has been the dreams of every sports athletes. Winning the Olympic gold is the highest peak that any athlete could ever achieved...

Beijing Olympic Merchandise

Looking for Officially Licensed Olympic Merchandise? You have come to the right place! FootballFanatics has what you are looking for. They have a wide selection of apparel, wallets, jewelry, collectible pins, and more. And at $4.99 for 3-day shippin...

2008 Olympics in China

China today is both the China of yesterday but also the China of tomorrow. An incredible transformation has taken place and every visitor to the Olympics will be awed and astounded.

Beijing Olympic Games Forum

The Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games will take place on 08/08/08. The Closing Ceremony will take place on August 24th. During those 16 days history will be made, dreams will come true, and the whole world will be watching. If you w...

Beijing 2008 Olympics - News and Videos

The final medal count is the United States with 110 medals overall. China wins the most Gold Medals with 51, and The United States wins 36 Gold Medals in this years 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. United States 110 China 100 Russia 72

Remembering the Beijing Olympic Games 2008!

There were some great moments, no-one will forget Michael Phelps and his 8 gold medals, or the ease with which Usain Bolt won the mens 100m and 200m sprints in world record time. Australian diver Matthew Mitchum broke through the Chinese dominance to...

Olympics

Information about the Summer Olympics in Beijing. Find tickets to the Olympic Games and books about the Olympics here. See videos of Olympic moments, the opening ceremony, tickets to the games, and memorabilia of the Summer 2008 Olympic Games. There...

Fuwa: The Friendly Beijing Olympic Mascots

These Cuties are the official mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Each one represents a unique cultural aspect of China and bestows upon Children everywhere a special Blessing. There was a bit of controversy during the actual olympics, and t...

Beijing Olympic Games Memorabilia

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad were held in Beijing, China. The Opening Ceremony took place on August 8, 2008 and the Games finished on August 24, 2008. This site is the place to buy your Beijing Olympic Games Memorabilia. You'll find Beijing Olympi...

Countries competing at the Beijing Olympics 

Aussie medals at Beijing 2008

Read all about the amazing efforts and results of the Aussie Olympic team at the Beijing Summer Olympics who secured 46 medals to finish 6th in the overall medal tally.

Great Britain at the Beijing Olympics: The Medal Winners

Great Britain finished the 2008 Summer Olympics with a final tally of 47 medals, placing it fourth in the medal rankings behind the United States, China and Russia. Great Britain also ranked fourth in the medal table for the quantity of individual c...

Which countries competed in the Beijing Olympic Games?

You've come to the right place for the complete A - Z list of the 204 countries that competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics! Check it out below. The games were amazing. Did you watch the Opening and Closing Ceremonies where all of these countries mar...

Beijing China Summer Olympics 2008 - Newcastle and the Hunter Region Australia

Well, its finally here! The 2008 Olympic Games officially opened at 8:08pm on the 8th August, 2008 (08/08/08) in Beijing China. Among the thousands of athletes, competing in 28 different sports there are 433 Australians, among those there are 15 ver...

Olympics in Lithuania

Whole Lithuania were waiting for 2008 Olympics. It's very important moment for our little country to show that the size or rating means nothing. We beleve that our sportsmans go for the highest points and we're in furtherance of it.

The Olympics is such an inspiring event! 

Athletes Who Made The Olympic Games History

For those who love Olympics, sport and history - I suggest review about famous Olympic champions in Past and Present, greatest persons of their epoch. This is breif review of the athletes who won the most amount of gold, silver and bronze medals on...

Inspirational Songs from the Olympic Games!

One of the great things about the Olympic Games is the inspirational songs that form part of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. There are also many great songs that are used to accompany the telecast. The new 'Welcome to Beijing' song is fantastic....

Natalie Du Toit

Natalie Du Toit's story is truly inspiring. She first represented South Africa internationally at the age of 14. In 2001 she had to have her left leg amputated at the knee after a traffic accident, but far from letting this stop her, at the age of 24...

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The Equestrian Events at the Beijing Olympics 2008

The equestrian events have always been my favourite, and I was glued to the television while they were on! I wish I had been able to go and watch the events live. The venues look absolutely amazing, and there must be nothing like sitting in an Olympi...

Olympic Swimming

New book by Michael Phelps is released in December. Buy NO LIMITS here. Michael Phelps is named one of 2008s most fascinating people by Barbara Walters. Information about Olympic Games, the swimmers, the swimming, the swims, the medals, the fun, th...

Olympic Medals

In the ancient Olympics, no medals were awarded. The first-place winner was given an olive wreath to wear on his head; second- and third-place winners received nothing. * When the Modern Olympics were revived in 1896, first-place winners received silv...

Phelps Phelps Phelps! 

Find out about this legend in the making right here!

Michael Phelps Pictures - Swimmer Michael Phelps Biography | American Male Swimmer

Michael Phelps is one of famous US Olympic swimmers. Michael Phelps is now swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympic and are scheduled to participate in eight events. If he can win gold medal in all of them he will break the 7 gold record in one Olympics...

Michael Phelps the Olympic swimmer

Biodata: Birthdate: June 30, 1985 (23 this year 2008) Birthplace: Baltimore, MD Height: 6 feet 4 inches Weight: 195 lbs. Haircolor: Brown Eye color: Brown College: University of Michigan Passions: Football,music, videogames [Source: www.michaelphel...

Michael Phelps: The Best Olympic Swimmer Ever

It is almost like Michael Phelps was born in the water. Since an early age he has become one of the most dominant swimmers in Olympic history. In Beijing he has a chance to win the most gold medals in a single Olympics and he can also become the most...

Where To Buy Michael Phelps Pictures | Photos | Posters | Wallpapers

The Beijing Olympics has created a HUGE demand for Michael Phelps pictures, photos, posters, and wallpapers. Why? Michael Phelps is the most accomplished Olympian in history! Everyone wants him on their wall and their computer because he is all of ou...

Michael Phelps - 2008 Olympics Beijing A Complete Guide

Who is the greatest Olympian of all time? Michael Phelps will come out of the 2008 Beijing China Olympics with the most gold medals in Olympics history and probably beat out Mark Spitz's record of 9 gold medals. Seven of which were won in one single...

There are so many amazing athletes! 

Nastia Liukin - 2008 Olympic Gymnast

Anastasia"Nastia" Liukin was born on October 30, 1989 in Moscow, Russia. Her family moved to the U.S. when she was 2 1/2 years old. Her parents never intended for her to be a gymnast - but apparently it was inevitable. She was an elite gymnast by the...

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Grace and True Athleticism

On the day of the opening of the 2008 Olympics, this lens is dedicated to the unsung heroes, the athletes who train, whose skill is unrivaled, yet are ignored or even ridiculed. The women of rhythmic gymnastics are amazing athletes. Their athleticis...

Dara Torres

Dara Torres is a 41 year old American swimmer who will be competing in her 5th Olympics this summer in Beijing, China.

Dara Torres Pictures and Biography

Dara Torres has to be an inspiration to "Baby Boomers" everywhere! You see Torres is 41 years old and she is currently swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She dared to enter the 2008 Olympics and swim a "young person's race"-- The 100 Meter Free...

Olympian Bernard Lagat

Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (b. December 12, 1974, Kapsabet, Kenya) is a middle and long distance champion athlete who now represents the United States. In July, 2008, Lagat won the US Olympic Trials in the 1500m and 5000m, making the Olympic team in b...

Alexandre Despatie - Champion Diver

French-Canadian diver, Alexandre Despatie (born, June 8, 1985), captured the hearts of Canadians when he won a gold medal on the 10M diving board at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and suddenly became an overnight celebrity. Since then, he has accomplis...

Rebecca Adlington | Olympic Swimming Sensation

Rebecca Adlington (born 17 February 1989 in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England) is a British freestyle swimmer and a double Olympic gold medallist. She attended the Brunts School in Mansfield. Adlington represented Great Britain at the Beijing 2008...

Kerri Walsh

Kerri Walsh is a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning (in 2004 in Athens and most recently in 2008 in Beijing) American professional beach volleyball player. (Ms. Walsh also placed 4th as a member of the U.S. women's indoor volleyball team at the 2000...

Allyson Felix: U.S. Olympian

Allyson Felix was born on November 18, 1985 in Los Angeles, California. Felix is a track and field sprinter, and competed for the United States in the 2008 Bejing Summer Olympics.

There's a sport for everyone at the Beijing Olympics! 

All About Olympic Baseball - Last Time as an Event?

"When I think of baseball in Asia, I'm always seeing a very disciplined, team-oriented aspect to the game," says CBC baseball analyst Warren Sawkiw. "There is no one better than the Asian countries at getting the sacrifice bunt down and making sure t...

The Equestrian Events at the Beijing Olympics 2008

The equestrian events have always been my favourite, and I was glued to the television while they were on! I wish I had been able to go and watch the events live. The venues look absolutely amazing, and there must be nothing like sitting in an Olympi...

All About Olympic Basketball - What is the Golden Box?

The easiest way to score in the NBA is give the ball to big tall players and let them take a shot (or dunk) from up close. But not every team boasts a seven-foot-five centre like Yao Ming from China. And rare is the women's team with a six-foot-eight...

All About Olympic Badminton - 200 Miles an hour Shuttlecocks

With the high number of sudden stops and starts in badminton, players must be quick and agile, with very fast reflexes and tremendous stamina. Training typically focuses on "explosive energy," and on endurance in a player's thigh and calf muscles. B...

All About Olympic Archery - Modern Robin Hoods

There are 4 events in the Archery competition in the Olympic Games: Ø Men's and Women's Individual events with the Recurve Bow Ø Men's and Women's Team event with the Recurve Bow There are separate team and individual competitions. The archery c...

All About Olympic Canoe Kayak - Go Canada - Ok I am Bias :)

In the canoe-kayak flatwater races paddlers race against each other in straight, marked lanes. Men compete in nine races, while women compete in three. Men's races include both the canoe and kayak, and paddlers compete in distances of either 500 met...

All About Olympic Boxing - The Sweet Science

Boxing is a sport in which two participants of same weight fight each other with their fists. There are several rounds in a boxing match. The fighter, who scores the maximum after the completion of the rounds, is declared the winner. Victory may also...

All About Olympic Diving - Very Young Divers

If the dive looks spectacularly difficult, the diver is probably not at the top of his or her game. The best make the toughest dives look easy. As a rule of thumb, the simpler a dive looks when executed, the higher the score. From a technical standp...

All About Olympic Cycling - New This Year BMX

18 sets of medals will be awarded in four disciplines: Track Cycling, Road Cycling, Mountain Bike, and, new for 2008, BMX. Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics will be held from August 9 to August 23 at the Laoshan Velodrome (t...

Olympic Beach Volleyball - Sport or Peep Show?

Volleyball is a team sport in which teams hit an inflated ball back and forth over a high net. In the indoor game each team has six players, while in beach volleyball teams consist of two players each.   Points are scored by successfully landing...

All About Olympic Gymnastics - "to exercise naked."

The word gymnastics comes from the Greek word that means "to exercise naked." In Ancient Greece, men stripped down to do tumbling exercises, vaulting and other activities in the gymnasium. In modern gymnastics, athletes perform exercises demanding s...

Olympic Fencing - Fancy Footwork

Fencing confuses most North American's, who are unfamiliar with the popular European sport. But the rules of this fast-paced, tactical pursuit are straightforward and easy to understand. Olympic fencing bouts are held on a playing area also known as...

All About Olympic Field Hockey

While field hockey is related to its counterpart on ice, the strategies and flow of the game are very similar to soccer. Defence and positioning are the most important elements of field hockey, and the game is played on a pitch nearly the size of a s...

Olympic Swimmers

Like most of the country we were fascinated by 2008 Summer Olympics from the opening fireworks right through the final swim. We watched with digital camera in hand and caught Phelps in this winning moment. Congratulations to Michael Phelps and all th...

All About Olympic Equestrian - Men and Women can Compete Together

Equestrian is the "expertise to drive or ride a horse". Horses have been trained and used for transport and other practical works since the historical days. They have also been used for sports for a long time. Various types of horse riding are inc...

All About Olympic Judo - Extreme Combat Sport

Judo is a traditional Japanese wrestling sport, much of which looks like wrestling, with judoka (competitors) struggling to throw or force their opponent to the mat. Points are scored in judo by executing a good throw, or by forcing an opponent to s...

All About Olympic Shooting - Ready, aim, fire

While most sports rely heavily on an athlete's fitness, size and speed, shooting is primarily a contest of precision and control. Although physical conditioning helps on the shooting range, mental preparation is the most important factor for shooter...

All About Olympic Handball - Have you ever watched?

Handball is a team sport contested at international level. The aim of the game is to pass and bounce a ball into the opponent goal. The modern handball sport event started in the later half of the nineteenth century. However, the origin of the game c...

All About Olympic Modern Pentathlon- Jacks of all trades

Being an Olympic-calibre sailor is a far cry from the adventures of the weekend yachtsman: it requires strength, stamina - and brains. Races can take up to two hours, so athletes also need to be able to focus, often under terrible weather conditions....

All About Olympic Modern Pentathlon- Jacks of all trades

The modern pentathlon includes pistol shooting, fencing, swimming, an equestrian event and cross-country running. Participants compete in all five disciplines on the same day, and scoring follows the same basic format as the decathlon and heptathlon...

All About Olympic Soccer - Football - "the beautiful game,"

There's a lot more to soccer than which team scores the most goals. There would have to be, since few soccer games see more than two or three goals scored in 90 minutes. Soccer is mostly about possession, passing, control and defence. A team can kee...

All About Olympic Swimming

Swimming features four basic disciplines - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly - for all events in the Olympics. The freestyle races are the most popular swimming events because they showcase raw, explosive power and speed more than any...

All About Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics - Clubs Ribbon Stick Ball Hoop = Playground?

In rhythmic gymnastics, the perfect blend of entertainment and athleticism, competitors perform to music using rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. Rhythmic gymnasts compete on a floor area that is 13 metres wide and 13 metres long. The central area...

All About Olympic Rowing - Stroke, Stroke, Stroke

Few sports call for the combination of power and endurance like rowing. Teams and individuals alike must travel 2,000 metres - whether piloting sculls (where each rower has two hinged oars) or racing shells (one oar). The first 500m is a sprint, wit...

All About Olympic Softball - Kitten Ball or Mush Ball

There are three major classifications for softball: fast-pitch, slow-pitch and modified pitch. But only fast-pitch is played at the Olympics, and only women compete in that event. Softball is similar to baseball. The primary equipment consists of ba...

All About Olympic Table Tennis - Larger Balls - Better Rubbers

More than most sports, there's more to table tennis than meets the eye - that is, if you can actually follow the ball. Table tennis is one of the fastest sports on earth, with balls travelling up to 100 km/h across a table less than three metres long...

Lithuanian men's basketball team 2008

Before Beijing 2008 olympics, I have searched some information about all lithuanian men's basketball team. Here is my results.

All About Olympic Synchro Swimming - No boys allowed

You see the gelled hair, theatrical face makeup and high-beam smiles and you ask yourself, "Is synchronized swimming really a sport?" It's a silly question, really. Synchronized swimming is as physically demanding and competitive as anything else at...

Olympic Rowing

Rowing and the Olympics- what a great combination. China enlisted 1000 rowers and trained them in hopes that they will medal in this sport. Does the US have what it takes to power up to the finish? You'll find tickets for sale to the Olympic Games, a...

Olympic Swimming

New book by Michael Phelps is released in December. Buy NO LIMITS here. Michael Phelps is named one of 2008s most fascinating people by Barbara Walters. Information about Olympic Games, the swimmers, the swimming, the swims, the medals, the fun, th...

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Grace and True Athleticism

On the day of the opening of the 2008 Olympics, this lens is dedicated to the unsung heroes, the athletes who train, whose skill is unrivaled, yet are ignored or even ridiculed. The women of rhythmic gymnastics are amazing athletes. Their athleticis...

Olympic Baseball- America's Pastime

Gotta love the game.. Let the games begin!

Olympics 2008 Javelin Throw Event

With this Olympics proving to have loads of new World Records and Olympic Records, will the Javelin Throw provide one too? This is the only lens to cover this event so you can track it here! HOWTOTHROWTHEJAVELIN.com

Olympic Marathons

Read about the Olympic Marathon event in Beijing 2008 and the amazing runs by Constantina Tomescu-Dita of Romania and Samuel Wanjiru of Kenya. See what's planned for the London Olympics in 2012.

Although sometimes they change the sports... 

Bring Softball Back to the Olympics!

Softball became an official Olympic sport in 1996. It (along with baseball) was recently voted to be replaced by bowling. I have nothing against bowling, but softball should be in the Olympics over bowling because it is a more physical sport and much...

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Michael Phelps Olympic Swimmer

All About USA's National Athletic Hero Michael Phelps, Swimmer, Olympic Gold Medalist! Check out Swimming Photos, Free Videos, Gifts, and Fan Information! Winner of EIGHT Gold Medals in Beijing China 2008! (Photo credit for photo: Adam Pretty/Get...

Want to dress like an Olympic Tennis star? 

Tennis Express

Tennis Express is a tennis store located down in Houston, Texas. We are the largest tennis retail store in Texas and one of the largest across the nation, with an online website at TennisExpress.com. Unlike many tennis stores out there, Tennis Expres...

The Beijing Olympics are not without controversy! 

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ?

Beijing Olympics - protest China vs support the athletes ? Should people protest the 2008 Summer Olympics & raise awareness of human rights in China or cheer on our athletes, their efforts & commitment to their chosen sport ?

Are you an expert on every sport? 

If not, you can be!

Showing off your Sports Knowledge

Learn how to fine tune and learn the skill of being a sporting expert from your lounge room. From anywhere in the world you can see sporting events from all around the world. Why not become an expert in all the sports so your favorite team can win?

How about a party to celebrate how your country went at the Olympics? 

Patriotic Party Theme Ideas and Products

Here are Lots of Theme Ideas for: The 4th of July (USA Independence Day), A Red White and Blue Party, Patriotic Birthday Party, A Military Birthday or Homecoming, Voting and/ or Campaign Events and much more! You will find everything you need to sh...

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Free Trips to Beijing Olympic Summer Games

THIS PROMOTION ENDED JUNE 30TH 2008. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. STAY TUNED FOR ANOTHER EXCITING TRAVEL OFFER. This lens is about sharing a special promotion for group travel to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. If you have been hoping for a way...

London 2012 

It's never too early to start looking forward to the next Olympic Games!

London 2012 Olympic Games

Games of the XXX Olympiad. There's still three year to go until London will become the first city to host the modern Olympic Games three times . . . but that's not too early to get excited ! Here's your guide to everything you need to know about th...

London Olympics- Swimming and more!

Watch Michael Phelps and other Olympians compete in the 2012 Olympic Games in London.