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2008 Summer Olympics

  1. Ignore records, says Sullivan
    The Daily Telegraph logo The Daily Telegraph 17 hours ago
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    LEADING Australian sprinter Eamon Sullivan says it would be "incredibly stupid" to retain the world records set by swimmers in the suits which have now been banned. Full Article at The Daily Telegraph

  2. Sullivan wants swimsuit records erased
    Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 20 hours ago

    Leading Australian sprinter Eamon Sullivan says it would be "incredibly stupid" to retain the world records set by swimmers in the suits which have now been banned. Full Article at Sydney Morning Herald

  3. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago
    Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shakes hands with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the 74kg men's freestyle wrestling competition Buvaysa Saytiev, after awarding him with the Order of Service to the Fatherland (fourth degree), at...

    Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) shakes hands with the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the 74kg men's freestyle wrestling competition Buvaysa Saytiev, after awarding him with the Order of Service to the Fatherland (fourth degree), at... View Photo »

  4. It's the first time I have represented China since the Beijing Olympic Games, so I'm very happy ... This race is a training class for me. I hope to reach my best form gradually.
    – Liu Xiang SOURCE: People's Daily Online 3 weeks ago
  5. Stars, topic on third day at East Asian Games
    Xinhua logo Xinhua 1 day ago

    HONG KONG, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Some stars are shining and some were subdued as the East Asian Games went into the third day hereon Monday. Full Article at Xinhua

  6. Sail Sydney 2009 @ Sail Karma
    Sailing News For Sailors 1 day ago

    Photos by Christophe Launay www.sealaunay.comSail Sydney Day 2: Beautiful sea breeze should keep all happyLaser line-up this morningDi Pearson, Sail Sydney media, Sydney, Sunday, 6 December 2009All racing is running approximately 40 minutes late... Full Article at Sailing News For Sailors

  7. Kelly Slater tests asymmetrical surfboards by Channel Islands
    SurferToday.com 1 day ago
    Kelly Slater is testing asymmetrical surfboards shaped at Channel Islands

    In statements fitting of the 25th anniversary of The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau, fueled by Monster Energy, Contest Director George Downing and Aikau's brother Clyde stunned the gathered audience when they announced that the event would run... Full Article at SurferToday.com

  8. Reuters Pictures 3 months ago
    Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) presents the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva, after awarding her with the Order of Honour, at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009.

    Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev (L) presents the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gold medallist in the women's tennis tournament Elena Dementieva, after awarding her with the Order of Honour, at the Kremlin in Moscow September 8, 2009. View Photo »

  9. Go World builds on the concept that ran so successfully in the United States during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
    SOURCE: Street Insider 4 weeks ago
  10. 北京奥运会开幕式及主题曲《我和你》Openning Ceremony of Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games and the theme song "You and Me"
    YouTube Logo YouTube Videos 16 months ago
  11. 360 Degree Video Tours of Beijing from The China Guide
    PR Newswire logo PR Newswire 1 day ago

    BEIJING, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- In continuing his effort to give travelers a visual introduction of Beijing, photographer and China travel business owner, Peter Danford, has invested in leading edge technology to display 360 degree video... Full Article at PR Newswire

  12. Off the menu: billboards in China to save sharks
    Dive Magazine logo Dive Magazine 1 day ago

    Each year, the fins of 73 million sharks are sold in markets in Hong Kong with most being shipped to China for soup - but shark populations can't sustain the rate at which they are being killed and are being fished to extinction. Full Article at Dive Magazine

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  1. Larisa Ilchenko of Russia, the Beijing Olympic gold medal winner in the women's 10 km open water race, wipes her tears after giving up the 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Larisa Ilchenko of Russia, the Beijing Olympic gold medal winner in the women's 10 km open water race, wipes her tears after giving up the 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22, 2009.

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  2. Larisa Ilchenko of Russia, the Beijing Olympic gold medal winner in the women's 10 km open water race, receives help from a team member and a Red Cross rescuer after giving up the 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22... Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Larisa Ilchenko of Russia, the Beijing Olympic gold medal winner in the women's 10 km open water race, receives help from a team member and a Red Cross rescuer after giving up the 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22...

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  3. A visitor to the Beijing Environmental Protection Monitoring Center takes a photograph of a large screen displaying a satellite image of cloud patterns above Beijing July 3, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    A visitor to the Beijing Environmental Protection Monitoring Center takes a photograph of a large screen displaying a satellite image of cloud patterns above Beijing July 3, 2009.

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  4. A combo picture shows Beijing's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on a hazy day (top) on July 8, 2008, and a sunny day July 3, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

    A combo picture shows Beijing's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on a hazy day (top) on July 8, 2008, and a sunny day July 3, 2009.

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  5. Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt reacts after competing during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt reacts after competing during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final.

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  6. Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final.

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  7. Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final.

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  8. Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt competes during the semi-final of the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Bolt finished first during the Men's 100m final.

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  9. Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt changes his shoes after finishing first during the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

    Beijing Olympic double sprint champion Usain Bolt changes his shoes after finishing first during the Men's 100m final at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium in Kingston on June 27, 2009.

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  10. Beijing Olympic triple jump bronze medalist Hrysopiyi Devetzi from Greece competes in the triple jump during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic triple jump bronze medalist Hrysopiyi Devetzi from Greece competes in the triple jump during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

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  11. Beijing Olympic high jump silver medalist Blanka Vlasic from Croatia competes in the high jump during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Vlasic won with 2.01 meters. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic high jump silver medalist Blanka Vlasic from Croatia competes in the high jump during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Vlasic won with 2.01 meters.

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  12. Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba waves his country flag after the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Robles won with 13.60 seconds. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba waves his country flag after the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Robles won with 13.60 seconds.

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  13. Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba, center, Aries Dayron from the U.S.A. , right, and Datron Capetillo from Cuba compete in the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba, center, Aries Dayron from the U.S.A. , right, and Datron Capetillo from Cuba compete in the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009.

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  14. Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba waves to the crowd after the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Robles won with 13.60 seconds. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba waves to the crowd after the 110 meters hurdles during an IAAF athletics meeting in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Robles won with 13.60 seconds.

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  15. Beijing Olympic triple jump bronze medalist Hrysopiyi Devetzi from Greece, left, and Greek long jumper Louis Tsatoumas attend a news conference in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic triple jump bronze medalist Hrysopiyi Devetzi from Greece, left, and Greek long jumper Louis Tsatoumas attend a news conference in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

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  16. Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba, left, and Beijing Olympic high jump silver medalist Blanka Vlasic from Croatia attend a news conference in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

    Beijing Olympic hurdles champion Dayron Robles from Cuba, left, and Beijing Olympic high jump silver medalist Blanka Vlasic from Croatia attend a news conference in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Tuesday, June 9, 2009.

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  17. The former countdown clock for the 2008 Summer Olympics, now used as a countdown clock for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, is seen in Tiananmen Square on May 19, 2009 in Beijing. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    The former countdown clock for the 2008 Summer Olympics, now used as a countdown clock for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, is seen in Tiananmen Square on May 19, 2009 in Beijing.

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  18. Jose Luis Abajo, Spanish fencing Olimpic medalist durign the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, poses during a visit to the Ifema pavilions in Madrid on May 6, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

    Jose Luis Abajo, Spanish fencing Olimpic medalist durign the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, poses during a visit to the Ifema pavilions in Madrid on May 6, 2009.

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  19. A chartered AeroMexico plane takes off near the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo at the airport in Beijing Tuesday, May 5 , 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    A chartered AeroMexico plane takes off near the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo at the airport in Beijing Tuesday, May 5 , 2009.

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  20. A chartered AeroMexico plane takes off near the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo at the airport in Beijing Tuesday, May 5 , 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    A chartered AeroMexico plane takes off near the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games logo at the airport in Beijing Tuesday, May 5 , 2009.

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  21. In this photo released by the International Triathlon Union, Beijing Olympic gold medallist Emma Snowsill of Australia crosses the line first in the inaugural Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series - May 2, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    In this photo released by the International Triathlon Union, Beijing Olympic gold medallist Emma Snowsill of Australia crosses the line first in the inaugural Dextro Energy Triathlon - ITU World Championship Series - May 2, 2009.

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  22. Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners (L-R) Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), Constantina Dita of Romania (gold), and Catherine Ndereba (silver) of Kenya, pose for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009. All three compete in this Sunday's London Marathon. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners (L-R) Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), Constantina Dita of Romania (gold), and Catherine Ndereba (silver) of Kenya, pose for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009. All three compete in this Sunday's London Marathon.

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  23. Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners (L to R) Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), Constantina Dita of Romania (gold), and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya (silver), pose for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners (L to R) Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), Constantina Dita of Romania (gold), and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya (silver), pose for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009.

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  24. Beijing Olympic women's marathon winner Constantina Dita of Romania poses for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009. Dita will compete in this Sunday's London Marathon. Reuters Pictures 7 months ago

    Beijing Olympic women's marathon winner Constantina Dita of Romania poses for photographers near Tower Bridge in central London April 23, 2009. Dita will compete in this Sunday's London Marathon.

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  25. Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), left, Constantina Dita of Romania (gold),center, and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya (silver), right, pose for photographs in front of Tower Bridge in London, Thursday, April 23, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

    Beijing Olympic women's marathon medal winners Zhou Chunxiu of China (bronze), left, Constantina Dita of Romania (gold),center, and Catherine Ndereba of Kenya (silver), right, pose for photographs in front of Tower Bridge in London, Thursday, April 23, 2009.

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Larisa Ilchenko of Russia, the Beijing Olympic gold medal winner in the women's 10 km open water race, receives help from a team member and a Red Cross rescuer after giving up the 10 km open water race at the swimming world championships in the Roman seaside resort town of Ostia July 22...

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