Today at the Olympics 08.07.08Loading
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  • APTOPIX Beijing Olympics Rowing Men

    Members of the Irish rowing team carry their boat during training at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

  • APTOPIX Beijing Olympics

    A diver dives into the water during his training session at the National Aquatics Center for Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

  • Beijing Olympics Swimming

    U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps is seen on the LCD screen of a camera while he talks to reporters during a press eventat the Jintai Art Museum in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, one day before the opening of the Beijing 2008 Olympics. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

  • Beijing Olympics Swimming

    U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps talks to reporters during a press event for swimmers sponsored by Speedo at the Jintai Art Museum in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

  • Beijing Olympics Swimming

    Brendan Hansen of United States grimaces during a training session in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)

  • Beijing Olympics Diving

    Synchronized divers jump during their training session at the National Aquatic Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark D. Baker)

  • Beijing Olympics Synchronized Swimming

    Japan's synchronized swimming team are seen during a training session in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

  • Beijing Olympics Swimming

    U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin prepares to jump into the main pool during a training session in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

  • Beijing Olympics Swimming

    U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin smiles during a training session in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

  • Beijing Olympic Canoe

    Canada's canoes Gabriel Beauchesne-Sevigny, from Trois-Riviere, Quebec, shows an Olympic hairdo at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

  • Beijing Olympics

    A street performer outside the Olympic Green sports an unusual hair style in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. The opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be held on Friday, Aug. 8. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Mens

    Sprinter Wallace Spearmon, right, of the United States, practices relay with his teammate Rodney Martin during a morning training session in Dalian, Liaoning province, China, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, one day before the Beijing Olympics Games. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Women

    Sprinter Lauryn Williams of the United States works out during a morning training session in Dalian, Liaoning province, China Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, one day before the Beijing Olympic Games. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

  • SPORTS OLY-OLYMPICS 9 CH

    Security workers walk by a large poster of American swimmer Michael Phelps in the Olympic Park on Thursday, August 7, 2008, the day before the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT)

  • Beijing Olympics Tennis

    Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a backhand during practice for the Beijing 2008 Olympics at the center court of the Olympic Green Tennis Center in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

  • Beijing Olympics Tennis Womens Singles

    USA tennis player Serena Williams hits a forehand as she trains for tennis competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

  • SPORTS OLY-OLYMPICS 11 CH

    An Olympic volunteer poses in front of statues of figures carrying the torch in the Olympic Park on Thursday, August 7, 2008, the day before the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, China. (Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT)

  • Beijing Olympics Kayak

    Canada's Richard Dober, right, and Andrew Willows train in their K2 kayak at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing and Canoeing Park at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Women

    Sprinter Torri Edwards, right, of the United States, practices relay with her teammate Mechelle Lewis during a morning training session in Dalian, Liaoning province, China Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, one day before the Beijing Olympics Games. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

  • Beijing Olympics Athletics Womens

    Sprinter Allyson Felix of the United States, right, practices relay with her teammate Muna Lee during a morning training session in Dalian, Liaoning province, China, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, one day before the Beijing Olympic Games. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

  • Beijing Olympics Basketball Men

    Team USA basketball player Lebron James is shown during stretching exercises at practice at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. 2008. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

  • Beijing Olympics Basketball Men

    Team USA basketball player Kobe Bryant gestures during team practice at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

  • Beijing Olympics Gymnastics Women

    U.S. gymnast Alicia Sacramone performs on the vault during a podium training at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

  • OLYMPICS0808

    Aug. 7, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Shawn Johnson (USA) performs on the floor exercise during womens gymnastics training prior to the Olympics at the National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

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    Aug. 7, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Nastia Liukin (right) adjusts her hair during womens gymnastics training prior to the Olympics at the National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Gymnastics Women

    Chinese gymnast Cheng Fei performs on the vault during a podium training at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Odd Andersen)

  • Beijing Olympics Gymnastics Women

    U.S. gymnast Alicia Sacramone performs at the balance beam during a podium training ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Thursday Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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    Aug. 7, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Samantha Peszek (USA) performs on the balance beam during womens gymnastics training prior to the Olympics at the National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

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    Aug. 7, 2008; Beijing, CHINA; Samantha Peszek (USA) performs on the uneven bars during womens gymnastics training prior to the Olympics at the National Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-US PRESSWIRE

  • OLYMPICS0808

    Aug 7, 2008; Tianjin, CHINA; Japan player Masa Morishige (6) during the game against USA in a first round match during the Olympic games. USA defeated Japan 1-0. Mandatory Credit: CSPA via US PRESSWIRE

  • Beijing Olympics Soccer Men

    Ronaldinho, left, of the Brazil's Olympic soccer team battles for the ball against Sepp De Roover of Belgium, while Brazil's Diego, right, looks on during their Olympic's soccer tournament preliminary round group C match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Shenyang, northeastern China's Liaoning province, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)




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