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Commentary: Beijing Olympic Games to shine in history
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| Combination of eight pictures done on August 17, 2008 showing Michael Phelps of the U.S. displaying the eight gold medals he won at the swimming events during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. From L to R, top row: men's 4 x 100m medley on August 17, 100m butterfly on August 16, men's 200m individual medley on August 15, men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on August 13. From L to R, bottom row: men's 200m butterfly on August 13, men's 200m freestyle on August 12, men's 4X100m freestyle relay on August 11, men's 400m individual medley on August 10.(Photo: China Daily/Agencies) |
American swimmer Michael Phelps grabbed eight gold medals in the Beijing pool with seven fresh world records, while Jamaican Usain Bolt was double crowned in men's 100m and 200m sprint with record speeds. Their superb performance has excited the whole world.




