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Acrobats perform during the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Ariel performers entertain the crowd during closing ceremonies at National Stadium in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; A little girl with a chinese flag and sticker enjoys the festivities during closing ceremonies at National Stadium in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE
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Dancers perform inside the National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, China, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. The Beijing Games closed tonight with an endorsement from the top Olympics official, China on top of the gold-medal standings and wins for the U.S. men's basketball and volleyball teams on the final day. Photographer: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg News
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing,CHINA; Performers during closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
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A dancer performs inside the National Stadium, also called the Bird's Nest, during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, China, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. The Beijing Games closed tonight with an endorsement from the top Olympics official, China on top of the gold-medal standings and wins for the U.S. men's basketball and volleyball teams on the final day. Photographer: Nelson Ching/Bloomberg News
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A lighted bicycle circles the stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Ariel drummers and other performers entertain during closing ceremonies at National Stadium in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE
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Drummers perform during the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Fireworks explode of the National Stadium during the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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USA's Ryan Millar kisses a poster of his son Max after beating Brazil in their men's volleyball gold medal match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
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USA players from left, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant and Michael Redd receive their gold medals following their win over Spain in the gold medal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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France's players celebrate after beating Iceland in the men's handball gold medal match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. France won the match and the gold medal. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez)
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United States' Tony Azevedo, left, can't get past Tibor Benedek, of Hungary, in the gold medal game in men's water polo at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Hungary beat the USA 14-10 to win the gold. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Zhang Zhilei of China, left, knocks out Roberto Cammarelle of Italy during the men's super heavyweight over 91 kilogram final boxing match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Dancers perform in National Stadium during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/David Guttenfelder)
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Dancers perform in National Stadium during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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British singer Leona Lewis performs "Whole Lotta Love" with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page during the closing ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
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Dancers perform during the closing ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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Lloy Ball of the United States celebrates beating Brazil in the volleyball gold medal game during the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Eric Schlegel/Dallas Morning News/MCT)
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A Chinese soldier stands guard outside the stadium for the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Tom Fox/Dallas Morning News/MCT)
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing,CHINA; United States water polo players pose with silver medals after 14-10 loss to Hungary in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at Yingdong Natatorium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
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Kobe Bryant, left, Lebron James, Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony , right, pose after their basketball gold medal match against Spain on day 16 of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, China, on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. Bryant and his National Basketball Association colleagues defeated Spain 117-108 to reclaim the championship the U.S. lost four years ago in Athens after leading by just two points in the fourth quarter. Photographer: Victor Fraile/BPI via Bloomberg News
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; USA guard Lebron James dances after receiving his gold medal following the mens basketball gold medal game against Spain at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. USA beat Spain 118-107 to win the gold medal. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Hungary head coach Denes Kemeny is pushed into the pool by his players after defeating USA in the gold medal match at Yingdong Natatorium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Hungary defeated USA to win the gold medal. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE
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Members of the United States men's basketball team celebrate defeating Spain in the gold medal game on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)
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Members of the United States men's basketball team LeBron James, from left, Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer celebrate defeating Spain in the gold medal game on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (David Eulitt/Kansas City Star/MCT)
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Members of the USA mens basketball team celebrate after beating Spain 118-107 in the mens basketball gold medal game at the Beijing Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; The closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rondeau/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; The closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lahalle/Presse Sports via US PRESSWIRE
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing,CHINA; Tibor Benedek (HUN) (8) reacts after scoring a goal against the United States in the gold medal water polo match for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at Yingdong Natatorium. Hungary defeated the United States 14-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing,CHINA; Ryan Bailey (USA) (9) reacts after scoring a goal against Hungary in the gold medal water polo match for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at Yingdong Natatorium. Hungary defeated the United States 14-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE
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Aug. 24, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; USA player Riley Salmon (10) celebrates at the end of the game against Brazil during the mens volleyball gold medal game at the Capital Gymnasium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. USA defeated Brazil 3 sets to 1 to win the gold medal. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE
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William Priddy, Ryan Millar and Lloy Ball of the United States celebrate a point against Brazil in the volleyball gold medal game during the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./Sacramento Bee/MCT)
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing, China: The rhythmic gymnastics team from Russia performs in the group all-around final of the Beijing Olympic games at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Martin/PRESSE SPORTS via US PRESSWIRE
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Aug 24, 2008; Beijing, China: The rhythmic gymnastics team from Bulgaria performs in the 3 hoops and 2 clubs rotation of the Beijing Olympic games at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium. Mandatory Credit: Martin/PRESSE SPORTS via US PRESSWIRE
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Samuel Kamau Wansiru of Kenya kneels at the National Stadium after winning gold in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Samuel Kamau Wansiru of Kenya crosses the finish line at the National Stadium to take gold in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Performers entertain in the National Stadium as the crowd waits for runners in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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A boy performs in the National Stadium as the crowd waits for runners in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Children perform in the National Stadium as the crowd waits for runners in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Performers entertain in the National Stadium as the crowd waits for runners in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Performers entertain in the National Stadium as the crowd waits for runners in the marathon on Sunday, August 24, 2008, in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)
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Acrobats turn flips during the Closing Ceremony of the Games of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Mark Reis/Colorado Springs Gazette/MCT)
