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Beijing Olympic 2008
Medal Pictures
Schedule
Medal Standings
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Related Links
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Official Website of Beijing Olympic 2008 |
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Beijing Olympic Report Links
China State-Run Media |
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Beijing Olympic Reports:
International Media |
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Blogs:
Beijing Summer Olympic Games |
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Facts and Figures |
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20 billion yuan
has been spent on Olympics related preparation.
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3,000 state-run
athletics academics;
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400,000 number of
students enrolled in sport schools.
Source:
Article entitled Inside China's Gold Medal Machine.
TIME June 23, 2008 |
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Olympic and Sports Administration: |
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Olympic Committees and Association |
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Facts and Figures about the Olympic "Bird's Nest" |
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China
National Stadium (The "Bird's Nest") - will host the main track and
field competitions in Beijing, along with the opening and closing
ceremonies.
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The
construction of the "Bird's Nest": Between Dec. 2003 and April 2008
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Capacity:
80,000 permanent and 11,000 temporary
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Total Land
Surface: 258,000 square meters
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Opening
Ceremony: August 8 (Friday), 2008
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Closing
Ceremony: August 24 (Sunday), 2008
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