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After finishing second to the United States in the gold medal tally in Athens, China could top the charts in Beijing. To do so, it must continue to dominate events such as diving and table tennis, but find success in new sports as well. Take a closer look at twenty athletes that hope to inspire a nation this summer.
Communicating with your cabbie in Beijing can be a maddening experience. But fear not, here's two things to help navigate the lingual gridlock.
Beijing and beyond:
An journey through China's many splendors....
Celebrity trivia:
NBC celebrities attempt to answer questions ...
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The Beijing Olympics begin on 8/8/...
Yao's tall order:
The most popular athlete ever to hail from ...
Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an:
Discovered by local peasants ...
The Forbidden City:
One of China's national treasures, the ...
The Great Wall of China:
Nearly 4,500 miles long, the Great ...
After finishing behind the U.S. and Russia in Athens, China is expected to contend for the top spot in the overall medal standings at the Beijing Games. Preview China's prospects here.
Boxing
Track & Field
Swimming
Beach Volleyball
Fencing
Basketball
From the Bird's Nest to the futuristic aquatics center, check out some of the key Olympic venues in and around Beijing. See more
