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In pictures: Day 15
Aussie Matthew Mitcham outscored top favorite Zhou Luxin at the last second in the men's platform final of the Beijing Olympics, spoiling China's dream of a clean sweep of all Olympic diving golds for the first time in over 50 years.
In pictures: Day 15
Ma Lin beat fellow Chinese Wang Hao 4-1 (11-9, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7, 11-9) to win the men's singles gold medal at the Olympic table tennis tournament on Saturday.
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Runners of the United States celebrate after the women's 4x400m relay final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. The team of the United States won the title with 3:18.54.
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Chinese Wang Liqin beat Swedish veteran Jorgen Persson 4-0 (13-11, 11-2, 11-5, 11-9) to win the men's singles bronze medal at the Olympic table tennis tournament on August 23, 2008.
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Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China compete in the men’s canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. They won the gold medal.
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Chinese synchronized swimming team perform during the team event free routine at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games synchronized swimming event in Beijing, China, Aug. 23, 2008. Chinese team won the bronze medal in synchronized swimming team event.
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"Lightening" Bolt accepts the gift from Liu Xuanguo, deputy general secretary of CRCF. Bolt donates 5 million USD to China's earthquake stricken area and invites 6 children in the area to his country for a trip.
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US synchronised swimming team show the banner that reads "Thank you, China" as they enter the venue. Athletes and tourists from abroad have experienced the warmth, hospitality and passion shown by Chinese citizens everywhere.
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The Chinese Women's Volleyball team, Athens 2004 champion, has reached the Olympic podium again, beating Cuba 25-16, 21-25, 25-13, 25-20 to win bronze in Beijing.
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Argentine winger Angel di Maria celebratese his goal during the Olympicmen's football final held today. Argentina beats Nigeria with Di Maria's goal and gets the gold medal.
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Ma Lin beat fellow Chinese Wang Liqin 4-2 to reach the men's singles final at the Olympic table tennis tournament here on Saturday. In the other semifinal, Chinese Wang Hao beat Sweden's Jorgen Persson 4-1.
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Sabine Spitz of Germany won the women's cross country mountain bike gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games today. Spitz clocked in 1:45.11 to win the title, Maja Wloszczowska of Poland got the silver by 0.41 seconds and Russian Irina Kalentyeva finished third by 1:17.
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A volunteer is maintaining the order outside the National Stadium. During the Games, countless volunteers serving the Beijing Olympics win the recognition from athletes and tourists alike by their patience, hospitality and smile.
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Tourists are posing for photos outside the National Stadium (the Bird's Nest). According to statistics, 200 thousand visitors are admitted into the park during the Olympics.
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Tourists are waiting in queues to buy Olympic souvenirs at a franchise store in the Olympic Park in Beijing. According to statistics, 200 thousand visitors are admitted into the park during the Olympics.
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USA men's basketball "Dream Team" beat Argentina with a landsliding 101-81, and enters the final to face the traditional European rival Spain led by NBA star centre Pau Gasol. This photo shows Carmelo Anthony from Dever Nuggets tries to make a break through Houston Rocket's Scola, Yao Ming's teammate.
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South Korea's Hwang Kyung-seon won the women's 67kg class taekwondo event at the Beijing Olympics on Friday, beating Karine Sergerie of Canada 2-1. The bronze was shared by Gwladys Patience Epangue of France, and Sandra Saric of Croatia.
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Brazil won bronze medal of Beijing Olympic men's football tournament here on Friday by beating Belgium 3-0.Despite being five-times world champion, Brazil's best Olympic effort had been two silver medals in 1984 and 1988, plus a bronze in 1996. As Brazil's fourth Olympic medal, the bronze is the only consolation Brazil can be happy with.
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Bryan Clay of the US, silver medalist four years ago in Athens, finally won the men's decathlon gold at the Beijing Games on August 22. The 28-year-old collected 8,791 points, a new Olympic record. Belarus' Andrei Krauchanka won the silver with 8,551 points and Cuba's Leonel Suarez took the bronze with 8,527.
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World No.1 Zhang Yining won her 4th Olympic gold, beating teammate Wang Nan 4-1 in an all-Chinese women's singles table tennis Olympic final on August 22. Zhang becomes the 3rd Chinese table tennis player to pocket 4 Olympic golds, after legendary Deng Yaping and Grand Slam veteran Wang. Guo failed to reach the final because of her 4-2 loss to "Big Sister" Wang, who is going to retire and determined to win as much as possible at her last Olympic Games.
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