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Beijing Opening
ONE WORLD, ONE DREAM
Beijing welcomed the world on 8 August 2008. Relive the highlights of the grandiose Opening Ceremony in this video.
6/23/2008
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“Volunteers are true Olympians and transmit the real spirit of the Olympic Games”. It is in these words that IOC President Jacques Rogge praised the role and impact of these “unsung heroes”.
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1968, Killy's year
At the Grenoble 1968 Games, Killy thrilled the home fans and became an international star by winning all three Alpine skiing events: downhill, slalom and grand slalom.
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