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On site workers walk past the new airport terminal (R) being built in time for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 19 July 2006. Work on China's 2008 Olympic venues is on schedule despite the corruption scandal that led to the sacking of Beijing's vice mayor who was in charge of the... View Photo »
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Work on China's 2008 Olympic venues is on schedule despite the corruption scandal that led to the sacking of Beijing's vice mayor who was in charge of the projects, state press said earlier this month. An estimated 40 billion dollars is being ploughed into Beijing's infrastructure... View Photo »
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In this photo released by Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee, Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, right, Tokyo 2020 Bid Committee Chief Executive Masato Mizuno, left, and others unveil Tokyo's bid logo to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, using Japan's most celebrated flower, the... View Photo »
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Robert "Robo" Sprague and his wife Rawni dive into a mud-filled pool during the 15th annual Redneck Games in East Dublin. Ga. on Saturday, July 9, 2011. The couple was married at the Redneck games in 2008, and come to renew their vows every year. The Games began in 1996 in conjunction... View Photo »
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London 2012 Olympics organising commitee chief, Great Britain's Sebastian Coe is pictured in front of the Paralympic flame ahead of the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on September 17, 2008 in Beijing. China... View Photo »
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Belgian candidate to IOC presidency, Jacques Rogge, waits 12 July 2001 at the Bolchoi theatre in Moscow before the 112th International Olympic committee session opening ceremony. The 112 th IOC session will elect 13 July the host city of the 2008 summer Olympics and 16 July 2001 the new... View Photo »
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge gestures during a press conference closing an executive board meeting at the IOC Headquarters, on December 11, 2008 in Lausanne. The International Olympic Committee on Thursday decided to disqualify the last three athletes... View Photo »
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacques Rogge (L) stands with BOCOG president Liu Qi during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain... View Photo »
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacques Rogge speaks during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain on a glittering 16-day long... View Photo »
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International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Jacques Rogge speaks during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain on a glittering 16-day long... View Photo »
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IOC President Jacques Rogge speaks during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain on a glittering 16-day long sports extravaganza. The next... View Photo »
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London Mayor Boris Johnson (L) waves the Olympic flag after taking it from IOC President Jacques Rogge during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the... View Photo »
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London Mayor Boris Johnson (L) waves the Olympic flag after taking it from IOC President Jacques Rogge during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the... View Photo »
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London Mayor Boris Johnson (L) waves the Olympic flag after taking it from IOC President Jacques Rogge during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the... View Photo »
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London Mayor Boris Johnson (L) waves the Olympic flag after taking it from IOC President Jacques Rogge during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the... View Photo »
