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All-time Medal Count

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
USA897693.5606.52,197
URS4403573251,122
GBR189.5245.5242.5677.5
GER179.5212226617.5

Images of the Games

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Athlete Profiles

Team USA

New faces, same goal

New faces, same goal

The Fab Five are gone and its replacements have been charged with defending the U.S.' gold medal. Brazil and Germany have other plans. Follow the women's soccer story lines.

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Features

  • Inner strength

    Inner strength

    Scott Winkler returned from the war in Iraq paralyzed from the waist down. He felt defeated and depressed. Until he uncorked a throw in
    the shot put.

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  • In stride

    In stride

    Alan Webb, the fastest miler in U.S. history, has faced high expectations since emerging as the best American running prospect in over a generation.

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Blogs

Alan Abrahamson's blog

Meanwhile ...

Back at the Texas ranch of Bela Karolyi, U.S. gymnasts have gathered again, to train for the Beijing Olympics. The ranch is considered a critical component of the Americans' recent success.

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Destination Beijing

Saving face and surviving Beijing

Saving face and surviving Beijing

If you're planning a trip to Beijing, there are a few simple cultural guidelines that will help you win points with the locals and make the most of your time in China's capital.

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Beijing Olympics Tumbler

The Beijing Olympics 2008 Logo Tumbler features the Beijing Logo and an easy pop top.

Also see

  • A BMX debut

    A BMX debut

    The diminutive Donny Robinson is among America's best BMX riders. He aims aims to land an Olympic podium in August.

  • Rebuilding a team

    Rebuilding a team

    Davey Johnson was tasked with bringing U.S. baseball back to life. He did. Now he seeks Olympic success.

  • The Chinese diving project

    The Chinese diving project

    Get to know those who pierce the water more calculatingly and efficiently than any other divers in the world.

  • Path of most persistence

    Path of most persistence

    Forty years after his first attempt, sailor John Dane, with help from his son-in-law, earned an Olympic berth.

  • On a horse with her name

    On a horse with her name

    Karen O'Connor took a chance on a horse, a pony really, and the unrelated duo now has a chance to win Olympic gold.

  • Fencing links this family

    Fencing links this family

    Sada Jacobson's father introduced his daughters to his sport. Sada made it her sport, as she eyes another Olympics.

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