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Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games BEIJING (AFP) - The Beijing Olympics, played out against a background of political intrigue and featuring 16 days of compelling and controversial action, drew to a spectacular close on Sunday.   Nations:Kenya Spain Brazil Russia   People:Led Zeppelin Michael Phelps David Beckham Kobe Bryant Zou Shiming   Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics   2008-08-24 Phelps rescues dazed and confused USA BEIJING (AFP) - The United States retreated from Beijing on Sunday whispering a prayer to St Michael and with their leading Olympics officials putting a positive spin on seeing China become the world's newest sports superpower.   Nations:Russia Jamaica Brazil Spain   People:Marion Jones Michael Phelps Kobe Bryant   Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics   Source:(AFP)   2008-08-24 US Ambassador to China: Release US protesters BEIJING - The U.S. Ambassador to China is pressing Chinese officials to immediately release eight Americans who were detained for holding pro-Tibet protests during the Olympics.   Nations:U.S.   Activities:China-U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-08-24 Imperial past drives China's Olympic dream BEIJING (AFP) - China's record-breaking athletes have more than adoring fans driving them onto Olympic glory, they also have constant reminders of the nation's glorious imperial history.   Nations:China   People:Michael Phelps Yao Ming   Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics   Source:(AFP)   2008-08-21 Americans, Jamaicans advance easily in women's 200 BEIJING - It was a long wait for Allyson Felix. It felt every bit as long for Muna Lee. Felix, Lee and American teammate Marshevet Hooker easily made it through the first round of 200-meter Olympic qualifying Tuesday morning by winning their heats.   Nations:Jamaica Portugal   Activities:2008 Beijing Olympics   Source:(AP)   2008-08-19 Headlines Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games 2008-08-24 Phelps rescues dazed and confused USA 2008-08-24 US Ambassador to China: Release US protesters 2008-08-24 Imperial past drives China's Olympic dream 2008-08-21 Americans, Jamaicans advance easily in women's 200 2008-08-19 China's Track Superstar Drops Out 2008-08-18 Golden boy Michael Phelps eager for his own bed 2008-08-17 US, Jamaica take 6 of 8 spots in women's 100 final 2008-08-17 Phelps swims into history, winning 7th gold medal 2008-08-15 Seven-up Phelps equals Spitz's '72 golden feat 2008-08-15 More world records fall at Water Cube in Beijing 2008-08-10 China promises greatest Olympic Games amid new terror threat 2008-08-07 Crowds in Beijing cheer Olympic torch arrival 2008-08-06 China breaks Olympic promises on rights, media, pollution 2008-08-05 Banks Stick with Stadium Sponsorships 2008-07-23 Thanks to Olympics, Beijing gets its Eiffel Tower, of sorts 2008-07-20 Beijing boasts stunning new buildings 2008-06-30 Beijing Prepares for 'High-tech Olympics' 2008-06-11 Most-viewed Curtain down on 'truly exceptional' Beijing Games 2008-08-24 Phelps rescues dazed and confused USA 2008-08-24 US Ambassador to China: Release US protesters 2008-08-24 Americans, Jamaicans advance easily in women's 200 2008-08-19 Thanks to Olympics, Beijing gets its Eiffel Tower, of sorts 2008-07-20 Imperial past drives China's Olympic dream 2008-08-21 China's Track Superstar Drops Out 2008-08-18 Golden boy Michael Phelps eager for his own bed 2008-08-17 Crowds in Beijing cheer Olympic torch arrival 2008-08-06 US, Jamaica take 6 of 8 spots in women's 100 final 2008-08-17 China promises greatest Olympic Games amid new terror threat 2008-08-07 China breaks Olympic promises on rights, media, pollution 2008-08-05 Seven-up Phelps equals Spitz's '72 golden feat 2008-08-15 Banks Stick with Stadium Sponsorships 2008-07-23 Beijing boasts stunning new buildings 2008-06-30 Beijing Prepares for 'High-tech Olympics' 2008-06-11

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