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Day 16 Review: US team 'redeemed' on final day of firsts

Day 16 Review: US team 'redeemed' on final day of firsts

The Games of the 29th Olympiad are finally over and concluded with 12 finals including a new Olympic record in the Men's Marathon, China and Mongolia collecting their first-ever Olympic Boxing medals and Russia retaining its Rhythmic Gymnastics All Around crown. [Full story]

Special Report

The Olympic Line launches for test runThe Olympic Line will carry spectators to the main Games' venues in northern Beijing. More>>

• Subway Line 10 opens ahead of the Games
• Airport Line begins service
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Hot Topics

Options for transportRoad congestion saw apparent relief, when the city's "odd-even" traffic restrictions and staggered work hours went into effect. More>>

• Drawing of lots for Olympic Volleyball
• Torchbearer exhibits courage
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Official Release

• Speech by Jacques Rogge at the Closing Ceremony [08-24 22:24]
• COC President proud of Chinese delegation [08-24 16:30]
• Stamps issued to mark handover of Olympic Flag [08-24 16:18]
• BOCOG president lauds staff efforts for successful Games [08-24 11:22]
• Olympic torch relay photo exhibition opens August 22 [08-23 23:05]
• LOCOG hopes to learn from Beijing in recruiting volunteers [08-23 23:02]
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Sports News

• Handball Day 16 Review: France wins first Olympic Handball gold [08-24 20:36]
• Water Polo Day 8 Review: Hungary extends golden tally to nine [08-24 19:03]
• France takes first-ever Handball gold [08-24 18:42]
• Men's Basketball Day 8 Review: US 'Redeem Team' dream realized [08-24 18:26]
• Hungary win ninth Men's Water Polo crown [08-24 17:59]
• Boxing Final Day Review: China wins first gold medals, while Cuba misses out [08-24 17:39]
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Olympic Cities

• Poll: Beijing most popular tourist site after Olympics [08-24 11:56]
• Olympic food proves safe [08-22 17:23]
• Beijing Olympics and economic development go hand in hand [08-21 15:59]
• Photos: Tourists keen on Olympic-related souvenirs [08-21 10:04]
• Tourists visit Mutianyu section of the Great Wall in Beijing [08-19 14:50]
• Photos: Beijing role models and international volunteers visit Olympic Green [08-18 15:00]
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