Shining stars at Beijing Olympics
2008-08-26 06:45:04 GMT2008-08-26 14:45:04 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
Michael Phelps of the United States gestures after his team winning the men's 4x100m medley relay final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Phelps won his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics swimming events on Sunday, breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals won at a single Games in 1972. (Xinhua/Qi Heng)
Lang Ping, coach of the women's volleyball team of the United States, talks to her team members during the Women's Quarterfinals match US vs Italy of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games volleyball event in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. The US beat Italy 3-2. (Xinhua/Wang Jianhua)
Double Olympic badminton gold medalist Zhang Ning carries the flag of the Chinese delegation at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games closing ceremony in Beijing, capital of China, on Aug. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie)
Markswoman Katerina Emmons of Czech celebrates after women's 10m air rifle final awarding ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games at Beijing Shooting Range Hall in Beijing, China, Aug. 9, 2008. Katerina Emmons won the gold medal in the event with 503.5 points. (Xinhua/Wang Qingjin)
Kobe Bryant of the U.S. greets spectators after gaining the victory of Men's Gold Medal Game- Game 76 between Spain and the United States of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games basketball event at Olympic Basketball Gymnasium in Beijing, China, Aug. 24, 2008. The U.S. beat Spain 118-107 and won the gold medal of the event. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)
Michael Phelps of the United States gestures after his team winning the men's 4x100m medley relay final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Phelps won his eighth gold medal at the Beijing Olympics swimming events on Sunday, breaking Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals won at a single Games in 1972.
