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The Great 8 in 2008

Olympic Extras

How does Michael Phelps' record number of gold medals compare to Mark Spitz's previous record? Check out our interactive comparison, race recaps, photos, surveys and more in our Phelps special section. More Details

Shawn Johnson
From Michael Phelps' quest for history to two tumbling teens battling for gymnastics gold, here are the top stories to follow during the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details
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Michael Phelps
From swimming, to track and field, to modern pentathlon, view a complete list of the events being competed at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details

Katie Hoff
American swimmer Katie Hoff is set to compete in six events at the Beijing Olympics. More Details

Michael Phelps
As Michael Phelps begins his quest for history at the 2008 Olympics, a slew of swimmers are hoping to defeat the six-time Olympic gold medalist. More Details

Michael Phelps
U.S. swimming star Michael Phelps will attempt to break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals in a single Olympics when he competes at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details

Melanie Roach
Weightlifter Melanie Roach juggles a full schedule between caring for her three children and training for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. More Details

Steven, Diana and Mark Lopez
Steven, Mark and Diana Lopez are making history as all three of them are competing on the U.S. Olympic taekwondo team in Beijing. More Details

Beijing Olympic Mascots
Take a closer look at the mascots of the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details

Michael Johnson
From Nadia's perfect 10, to Michael Johnson's double feat, to Kerri Strug's heroic vault and Michael Phelps' eight Olympic medals, relive some of the top moments in Olympic history.More Details

Shawn Johnson
World champion Shawn Johnson is trying to add an Olympic gold medal to her gymnastics trophy collection. More Details

Asafa Powell
Meet some of the top international athletes that will be competing for gold at the 2008 Beijing Games. More Details

Jennie Finch
Team USA pitcher Jennie Finch stars on the field and off. More Details
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Photos

U.S. Track And Field Athletes Medal Quest
Check out how the U.S. athletes are doing in the track and field events. More Details

Moments From Beijing Olympics
Take a look at some great Olympics moments. More Details

Johnson And Liukin Medal In Beam Final
See the women gymnasts as they battle for medals. More Details

Beijing

Tiananmen Square
From Tiananmen Square to the Great Wall, take a look at Beijing's top tourist destinations. More Details

Sights Of Beijing: City Readies For Games
Venues Of 2008 Beijing Games
Olympic Protests Focus On Tibet's Struggle

Survey

Swimmer Michael Phelps broke Mark Spitz's record seven gold medal medals in a single Olympics by winning eight. Is Phelps the greatest male U.S. athlete ever? Or would it be someone else on this list?
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Quizzes

Think you know a lot about the Olympics? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
See how much you know about some of these little-known Olympic facts!
Jesse Owens
How well do you know your Olympic geography and personalities? More Details

Allyson Felix
Think you're an Olympic track and field expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz. More Details