The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China, the country's first time hosting the Summer Games, accompanied by a large-scale construction program including the Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest. American swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at a single Games, surpassing Mark Spitz's 1972 mark. The Games were preceded by international controversy over Tibet and human rights, and the Olympic torch relay faced protests at several stops around the world.
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The 2008 Summer Olympics were held in Beijing, China, the country's first time hosting the Summer Games, accompanied by a large-scale construction program including the Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest. American swimmer Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals at a single Game
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The Summer and Winter Olympics are each held every four years
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Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics were held during the last ten days of the games, from August
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Cycling competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 23 at
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At the 2008 Summer Olympics, three gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics,
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Rowing competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing were held from August 9 to August 17, at
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When and where did the 2008 Summer Olympics take place?
8 August 2008, in Beijing, China.
The 2008 Summer Olympics opened on 8 August 2008 in Beijing, China.
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