Beijing 2008

[GILSAN]

In a few minutes at exactly 8 min after 8 pm, on the 8th day of month 8 of 2008, the greatest sports event in the world will begin.

The Chinese regard the number 8 as a lucky number.

Let the games begin!

 

[GILSAN]

Michael Phelps; another day, another record, another gold medal! He simply dominated the 200 m freestyle. No one came close to him.

3 down, 5 to go. Well done Michael.

200 m butterfly: Michael wins again in world record time. Thats 4 golds in the bag. Just 4 to go

And now its GOLD #5 and yes you guessed it, another world record!

Just 3 to go!

 

[GILSAN]

Roger Federer's bid for his first Olympic singles medal has ended when he lost in straight sets to James Blake of the United States.

Not a good year for Roger!

 

[dgridley]

Hey, maybe gymnast Alicia Sacramone can't bring home the gold, but it could be she should have been a boxer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QA6s7p-zU8

 

[GILSAN]

Hey, maybe gymnast Alicia Sacramone can't bring home the gold, but it could be she should have been a boxer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QA6s7p-zU8

She sure can punch. She just couldn't find a hole to hide in after her unlucky performance. That cost the US a gold. Can't help feeling sorry for her.

 

[rocker314]

i've never seen the closing ceremony but nice opening ceremony.