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Favorite Moments of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium, also known as the 'Bird's Nest', during the opening ceremony at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. Kerri Walsh of the United States jumps up to block a shot by Wang Jie of China during the women's beach volleyball gold medal match held at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008. USA's Erinn Smart competes against Russia's Victoria Nikichina during the women's team foil gold medal match at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 16, 2008. Alexander Artemev, Raj Bhavsar, Justin Spring, Jonathan Horton, Kevin Tan and Joseph Hagerty of the United States men's gymnastics team after winning the team bronze medal. Cheerleaders perform moments before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games first round Group B men's football match between USA and Nigeria at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 13, 2008. US team celebrates on the podium after winning the silver in the women's team final of the artistic gymnastics event at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 13, 2008. Usain Bolt of Jamaica competes on his way to breaking the world record with a time of 19.30 to win the gold medal in the Men's 200m Final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 20, 2008. US team celebrates with their gold medals after defeating Brazil 1-0 in the women's football tournament at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Todd Rogers of the US spikes a ball past Fabio Magalhaes of Brazil as his teammate Philip Dalhausser looks on as they went on to win gold in men's beach volleyball at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. Peter Varellas from the US water polo team shoots for goal against Serbia during the men's semifinals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. Michael Phelps, Brendan Hansen, Jason Lezak, and Aaron Peirsol stand on the podium during the men's 4 x 100m medley relay at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 17, 2008. Gold Medalist Zou Kai competes in the men's horizontal bars final of the artistic gymnastics event at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 19, 2008. Dara Torres, Natalie Coughlin, Rebecca Soni, and Christine Magnuson pose after the women's 4 x 100m medley relay swimming final with their silver medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 17, 2008. China's Zhang Yining eyes the ball as she plays against her compatriot Wang Nan in women's singles final gold medal match at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. The Azerbaijani team compete in the Group All-Around Qualification rhythmic gymnastics event at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Azize Tanrikulu of Turkey fights Teo Elaine of Malaysia in the Women -57kg Tae Kwon Do Preliminary Round at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Dwight Howard of the United States dunks against Fabricio Oberto of Argentina during a men's semifinal baketball game at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. Athletes recover after crossing the finish line of the 1500m: Heat 2 event in the Men's Decathlon at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade of the United States compete against Argentina during a men's semifinal baketball game at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 22, 2008. Team USA at the women's semi-final basketball match against Russia at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Yukiko Ueno of Japan and her teammates celebrate Japan's 3-1 win against the United States during the women's grand final gold medal softball game at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Natasha Kai of US Women's Football team during the gold medal match against Brazil at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Laura Wilkinson of the United States competes in the Women's 10m Platform Semifinal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Lashawn Merritt of the United States crosses the line and celebrates winning the Men's 400m Final and the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. Athletes compete in the heavy rain during the Women's 20km Walk Final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 21, 2008. He Kexin of China performs on the Uneven bars in the Gymnastics Gala at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 20, 2008. Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain winning the Men's 1500m Final and the gold medal with Asbel Kipruto Kiprop of Kenya silver and Nick Willis of New Zealand bronze at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 19, 2008. Sangguen Jeon of Korea falls over during the Men's 105 kg group weightlifting event at the 2008 Olympic Games Beijing on August 19, 2008. Henry Cejudo of the United States celebrates after defeating Shingo Matsumoto of Japan to win the gold medal in the mens 55kg freestyle wrestling at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 19, 2008. Delloreen Ennis-London of Jamaica, Lolo Jones of the United States, and Sally McLellan of Australia compete in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 19, 2008. Liu Xiang of China prepares before the Men's 110m Hurdles Heats at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 18, 2008 prior to withdrawing from race. Reese Hoffa of the United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 15, 2008. Brian Olson of the USA competes against Diego Rosati of Argentina in the Men's 90 kg Preliminary judo bout at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 13, 2008.