Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Date	August 8, 2008 - August 24, 2008
Location	China • Beijing • Beijing National Stadium

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Kohei Uchimura of Japan, wearing a red and white uniform, performs a routine on the pommel horse during the men's gymnastics final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, features an intricate lattice design and stands behind a body of water under a clear sky.

National Aquatics Center

Michael Phelps and Milorad Cavic race side by side in the butterfly stroke during the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with arms outstretched after winning the Men's 200m final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with Churandy Martina and Brian Dzingai finishing behind him.

Beijing Olympics slogan

Abhinav Bindra of India smiles and holds up his gold medal while wearing a white India team jacket after winning the men's 10m air rifle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Usain Bolt stands on the track holding the Jamaican flag overhead in celebration after winning the men's 100 meter sprint at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

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