Festivities at the National Stadium draw the 2008 Beijing Summer Games to a close.
PHOTO GALLERY: CLOSING CEREMONY

Photo Galleries: Beijing Summer Games


The Beijing Summer Games: closing ceremony

2008 Beijing Games Day 16

2008 Beijing Games: Day 15

2008 Beijing Games Day 14

2008 Beijing Games Day 13

2008 Beijing Games Day 12

2008 Beijing Games Day 11

2008 Beijing Games Day 10

2008 Beijing Games Day 9

2008 Beijing Games Day 8

2008 Beijing Games Day 7

2008 Beijing Games Day 6

2008 Beijing Games Day 5

2008 Beijing Games Day 4

2008 Beijing Games Day 3

2008 Beijing Games Day 2

2008 Beijing Games Day 1

2008 Beijing Games opening ceremony
The power and precision of a rising China are on display with 14,000 performers and hundreds of athletes.

2008 Beijing Gymnastics

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.

2008 Beijing Games Basketball

2008 Beijing Games Swimming

Countdown to the Games
As the opening ceremony draws near, athletes go through their last minute preparations for the Olympics.
Los Angeles Times

Olympic legacy: Stars of Los Angeles, 1984
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

U.S. men's basketball team
The Americans haven't won a major international tournament in eight years and this group will be seeking redemption.
US Presswire

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

U.S. women's gymnastics team
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.
US Presswire

Profiles of Southern California athletes
Mary Lou Retton through the years

Michael Phelps through the years

Carly Patterson through the years