Were the Beijing Olympic Games the best Olympics ever? Don’t know yet. But no doubt they were the most exciting. A record 87 nations won medals making it the most world-sharing Olympics ever. China won medals in 25 different sports, including its first ever medals in sailing, beach volleyball and field hockey. Special Report:2008 Beijing Olympic Games
The Chinese women gymnasts won their first ever Olympic team gold in August 13’s final of the Beijing Olympic Games, making a historic breakthrough expected by China for decades.