Photos
Festivities at the National Stadium draw the 2008 Beijing Summer Games to a close.
PHOTO GALLERY: CLOSING CEREMONYPhoto Galleries: Beijing Summer Games
Olympics fashion
The Olympic teams sport touches of home as they open the Games -- Americans in blue blazers, preppy British, bereted French in sublime jackets. Most athletes look sleek, but a few outfits stumble.
Countdown to the Games
As the opening ceremony draws near, athletes go through their last minute preparations for the Olympics.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
U.S. men's gymnastics team
With reigning Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm unable to compete, Jonathan Horton, who finished fourth in the all-around competition at the 2007 world championships, is America's top medal hopeful.
US Presswire
US Presswire
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