The 2008 Beijing Olympics showcased China's reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could improve human rights, and ...
Jonathan Watts reports in the Guardian, from Beijing: Beijing’s Olympic organisers are planning a new set of emergency measures to reduce pollution after the draconian steps introduced a week ago ...
USA - 2008: Lee Hulteng color illustration of U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps. (Tribune News Service via Getty Images) Tribune News Service via Getty I Of Michael Phelps’ eight gold medals at the 2008 ...
July 13, 2001, proved to be a pivotal moment for China and the world. This is when Beijing won the hosting rights for the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. The architect behind the unlikely ...
Gymnastics Digest on MSN
Years after Olympic glory, Shawn Johnson reveals why she felt 'tired' of gymnastics
While managing her life away from the mats, gymnastics star Shawn Johnson finally revealed the real reason behind her ...
Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson East sat down with Good Day Orlando to discuss the upcoming release the documentary "Soaring." ...
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