Archive for the ‘2008 Olympics’
Raw video: Olympic fireworks light Beijing
Fireworks exploded above Beijing’s National Stadium and Tiananmen Square on Saturday evening as thousands of Chinese families enjoyed a full-scale dress rehearsal of the Olympic Games opening ceremony. (Aug. 2)
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A look at ‘swimsuit wars’ at U.S. Olympic Trials
When a swimmer breaks a record, the first question is often what kind of swimsuit they’re wearing. A high-stakes battle between two top swimsuit makers has swimmers making tough decisions, and has landed the two rival companies in court. (July 3)
Tags: 2008 Olympics, olympic trials, olympics, olympics beijing, olympics beijing china, olympics beijing protest, olympics news, olympics swimmer, olympics swimming, usa olympic trials, usa olympics
