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Inspirational athletes
In honor of the 2008 Olympics, we're celebrating the athletes in your own life who inspire greatness.
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  Best of the Olympics
Athletes made big splashes in their triumphant wins and disappointing defeats.
Fireworks explode during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium
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  Olympics end with a bang
Fabulous fireworks, pretty performers and more at the Closing Ceremony.
Olympics Day 11 - Athletics
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  American women
Slide show: See the highs and lows of U.S. women at the Olympics.
Swimming
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  Michael Phelps through the years
A look at the celebrated swimmer’s journey to winningest Olympian ever.
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  Olympic Hall of Famers
From gymnast Mary Lou Retton to boxer Muhammad Ali, catch 25 legendary athletes in action.
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updated 1:55 p.m. ET May 12, 2008

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