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The closing ceremony in Beijing ends 16 days of competition at a record-setting Summer Games. More Details
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The Great 8 in 2008 

Olympic Extras 

How does Michael Phelps' record number of gold medals compare to Mark Spitz's previous record? Check out our interactive comparison, race recaps, photos, surveys and more in our Phelps special section. More Details


Shawn Johnson
From Michael Phelps' quest for history to two tumbling teens battling for gymnastics gold, here are the top stories to follow during the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details
Olympics Section | Events | Mascots

Michael Phelps
From swimming, to track and field, to modern pentathlon, view a complete list of the events being competed at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details


Katie Hoff
American swimmer Katie Hoff is set to compete in six events at the Beijing Olympics. More Details


Michael Phelps
As Michael Phelps begins his quest for history at the 2008 Olympics, a slew of swimmers are hoping to defeat the six-time Olympic gold medalist. More Details


Michael Phelps
U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps will attempt to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in a single Olympics when he competes at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details


Melanie Roach
Weightlifter Melanie Roach juggles a full schedule between caring for her three children and training for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. More Details


Steven, Diana and Mark Lopez
Steven, Mark and Diana Lopez are making history as all three of them are competing on the U.S. Olympic taekwondo team in Beijing. More Details


Beijing Olympic Mascots
Take a closer look at the mascots of the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details


Michael Johnson
From Nadia's perfect 10, to Michael Johnson's double feat, to Kerri Strug's heroic vault and Michael Phelps' eight Olympic medals, relive some of the top moments in Olympic history.More Details


Shawn Johnson
World champion Shawn Johnson is trying to add an Olympic gold medal to her gymnastics trophy collection. More Details


Asafa Powell
Meet some of the top international athletes that will be competing for gold at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details


Jennie Finch
Team USA pitcher Jennie Finch stars on the field and off. More Details


Photos 

Check out how the U.S. athletes are doing in the track and field events. More Details

Take a look at some great Olympics moments. More Details

See the women gymnasts as they battle for medals. More Details


Beijing 

Survey 

Swimmer Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz's record seven gold medal medals in a single Olympics by winning eight. Is Phelps the greatest male U.S. athlete ever? Or would it be someone else on this list?

Quizzes 

Think you know a lot about the Olympics? Test your knowledge with this quiz.

See how much you know about some of these little-known Olympic facts!

Jesse Owens
How well do you know your Olympic geography and personalities? More Details


Allyson Felix
Think you're an Olympic track and field expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz. More Details




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