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Cullen Jones, Jason Lezak, Michael Phelps and Garrett Weber-Gale hold up the American flag as they celebrate with their gold medals after winning the men's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming final. Lezak swam a 46.06 anchor, the fastest in history. The team time of 3:08.24 shattered the world record.
Cullen Jones, Jason Lezak, Michael Phelps and Garrett Weber-Gale hold up the American flag as they celebrate with their gold medals after winning the men's 4x100m freestyle relay swimming final. Lezak swam a 46.06 anchor, the fastest in history. The team time of 3:08.24 shattered the world record.
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American Shawn Johnson competes in the women's qualification balance beam during the artistic gymnastics competition. Johnson's final routine on the balance beam was nearly flawless.
American Shawn Johnson competes in the women's qualification balance beam during the artistic gymnastics competition. Johnson's final routine on the balance beam was nearly flawless.
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Yao Ming of China grabs a rebound against the U.S. during a historic matchup. On Sunday, the U.S. easily beat China, 101-70.
Yao Ming of China grabs a rebound against the U.S. during a historic matchup. On Sunday, the U.S. easily beat China, 101-70.
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American Michael Phelps celebrates winning a gold medal in the men's 400m individual medley swimming final. He is on a quest to win a record eight gold medals.
American Michael Phelps celebrates winning a gold medal in the men's 400m individual medley swimming final. He is on a quest to win a record eight gold medals.
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United States gymnast Alexander Artemev competes in the men's qualification pommel horse during the artistic gymnastics competition.
United States gymnast Alexander Artemev competes in the men's qualification pommel horse during the artistic gymnastics competition.
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Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Olympics, held at the Game's National Stadium.
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Lopez Lomong, flag-bearer of the U.S. Olympic team, marches during the Olympic opening ceremony.
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U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps is on a quest to win a record eight Olympic gold medals. At the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in Omaha, Nebraska on July 4, he swam to win the Men's 200m Individual Medley setting a new world record time of 1:54.80.
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Olympics rings are hung on the exterior of the National Indoor Stadium at the Olympic Green in Beijing. The five interlocking rings represent the Olympic competitors: Asia, Africa, the Americas, Oceania, and Europe.
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An infestation of algae threatens the Olympic sailing competition in Qingdao, China. Over 10,000 people volunteered to help clean up the bloom, which flourished due to optimal growing conditions this year.
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Gardeners in Shanghai prepare to welcome visitors with Olympic themed flower beds.
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Paramilitary policemen prepare for heightened security threats surrounding the Olympic Games in Beijing. Here, a unit stands in formation in Tiananmen Square as the Olympic Clock counts down the time remaining until the opening ceremonies.
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A guard stands watch over the Olympic Village. The small town was built to host the Olympic athletes with residential quarters. Aside from apartments, athletes are provided with a restaurant, a clinic, a library and leisure and workout facilities.
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The Beijing National Stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest for its architectural design. Located east of the Aquatics Centre, the stadium will host the track and field events of the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
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Workers dress up the Beijing International Airport to welcome the arrival of Olympic spectators from all over the world.
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