Michael Phelps - Beijing

Anthony Wright (CAN) tries to win the ball as James Tindall (GBR) gets ready to shoot. © Getty/Lars-Baron

These medals are a blending of traditional Chinese culture and Olympism. On their obverse side, the medals reflect the Greek character of the Olympic Games: the goddess of victory Nike. For the first time jade is used on the reverse. Copyright : CIO

Nanjing 2014 -A total of 4000 people participate in the opening ceremony performance, 1/3 of the Beijing Olympics.

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 10: Javier Mascherano of Argentina and James Troisi of Australia compete for the ball during the Men's Group A match between Argentina and Australia on day 2 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 10, 2008 in Tianjin, China.

BEIJING - AUGUST 10: Diane Swanton of South Africa practices for the women's trap shooting event held at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall during Day 2 of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games on August 10, 2008 in Beijing, China.