Aug 25th, 2008 · The Beijing Olympic Games have ended in a blaze of fireworks, with the largest share of gold medals going to the host country. Chinese citizens and state media said that their success in holding the games for the first time would make China a more confident and open country.
Aug 21st, 2008 · Americans Shawn Crawford and Walter Dix took silver and bronze in the 200-meter dash in the Beijing Olympic Games after the second- and third-place finishers were disqualified.
Aug 18th, 2008 · It's a big setback for China at the Beijing Olympic Games. Defending Olympic champion Liu Xiang has pulled out of the 110-meter hurdles. His right hamstring has been bothering him for months.
Aug 17th, 2008 · Swimmer Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympic Games in the men's 4x100-meter medley relay. The American team broke the world record in the race, and Phelps made history with the most gold medals won in one Olympics.
Aug 13th, 2008 · It was one of the biggest showdowns of the Beijing Olympic Games — and China captured the victory. The Chinese women's gymnastics team beat out the United States to capture the gold medal. The U.S. team garnered the silver medal after its captain fell twice.
Aug 6th, 2008 · The Beijing Olympic Games open Friday. Steve Inskeep talks with commentator Christine Brennan for a preview of what to watch for in the swimming and gymnastics competitions. Brennan is a columnist for USA Today.
Aug 4th, 2008 · The Beijing Olympic Games open Friday. NPR Sports Correspondent Tom Goldman is part of a team of reporters covering the games. He talks to Renee Montagne about whether Beijing is ready for the games.
Aug 8th, 2007 · Chinese and Olympic officials are set to mark a year-long countdown to the Beijing Olympic Games, which begins on 08/08/08. China wants to spotlight its international prominence, but concerns remain about its pollution, traffic, and food safety.