
Festivities at the National Stadium draw the 2008 Beijing Summer Games to a close.
PHOTO GALLERY: CLOSING CEREMONYPhoto Galleries: Beijing Summer Games
The power and precision of a rising China are on display with 14,000 performers and hundreds of athletes.
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.
As the opening ceremony draws near, athletes go through their last minute preparations for the Olympics.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Rafer Johnson, Carl Lewis and Mary Lou Retton are just some of the memorable photographs of athletes from the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Americans haven't won a major international tournament in eight years and this group will be seeking redemption.
US Presswire
US Presswire
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.
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US Presswire
Shawn Johnson, the 2007 world all-around champion shown at left, and Nastia Liukin lead a talented collection of gymnasts who are expected to win their share of medals and challenge for the gold as a team.
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US Presswire

