Olympics Headlines
After 16 days filled with some of the most memorable moments in Olympic history, the 2008 Beijing Olympics have come to a close, and the world looks towards the 2012 Games in London.
Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals, Nastia Liukin became the third American woman to take the individual all-around and each member of the Lopez family walked away with a medal. These and many more are the moments that defined the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.
As the lights are dimming on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the embers are starting to glow in London. Eager to show the world it's ready to host the 2012 Games, London demonstrates it's city and Olympic pride.
While the world watched athletes set world records and bring the gold, silver, and bronze home, NBCOlympics.com had its eyes set on the unforgettable fashion faux pas of the 2008 Olympic Games. Check it out!
LONDON - Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he's thinking about adding events to his repertoire.
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An Atlanta-based program called International Paint Project put together an art exhibit of 150 paintings from 66 countries. All of the paintings were done by young people on the Olympic themes of peace, goodwill and friendship. The exhibit opened in Beijing in June.
Video game commentator Scott Steinberg talks about Olympics-themed video games.
Emory University student Harris Patel is taking time out of his medical education to care for and treat Olympic athletes in Beijing.
Track-and-field took center stage in Beijing for the Olympics Friday night. There is one local athlete who has captured the attention of not only us here in Georgia, but also the world.
2004 Olympian and 2007 U.S. champion shot putter, Reese Hoffa, from Athens, Ga., speaks about the opportunity to represent the nation in Beijing.
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11Alive's Brenda Wood and David Brooks are sharing space with staffers from three other Gannett NBC stations in Beijing (Minneapolis, Phoenix & Denver). Here's a quick look at our office away from The Hill here in Atlanta.
Driving in Beijing, a city with three times the population of Metro Atlanta can be an adventure. Luckily, Brenda and David had a driver to help them get around.
They came to Beijing, surrounded by much hype and recognition. But for these headliners, the Games of the 29th Olympiad were not as glorious as they were supposed to be, and a few shocking moments led to them returning home without a gold medal.
While the world watched athletes set world records and bring the gold, silver, and bronze home, NBCOlympics.com had its eyes set on the unforgettable fashion faux pas of the 2008 Olympic Games. Check it out!
Some kiss their track shoes or the beloved rifle that won them the gold medal. Others run into the stands to lip lock with the one they love. Whatever the reason, athletes are caught kissing all over the Olmpics...check out photos of those caught in the act.
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Medal Madness On Your Phone
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