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Editor's PickEntertainmentMusicLifestyleNewsShort FilmsSpecialsSportsCinema15th of AugustMSN SpecialsNDEC 2009SpecialsSpecials RSS feedPuma tops brand visibility with BoltSportsgear and apparel brand Puma was the unanimous winner in the brand battle at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Puma's brand ambassador Usain Bolt, ran himself into the history books twice by winning the 100m and 200m sprint titles earning Puma maximum visibilty at the Games leaving competitors like Nike, Adidas etc behind.Sport schools spur China's Olympic gold tallyAll of China's gold medal winning athletes have passed out from special Olympic sport schools, where talented youngsters were trained for the 2008 Olympic Games. China has topped the gold medal tally for the first time in Olympic history winning in 51 events.London celebrates Olympic handoverAround 40,000 people gathered at a mall near Buckingham Palace in London on August 24 to watch the official handover for the 2012 London Olympic Games during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.Spectacular end to Beijing OlympicsThe 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games came to a close on August 24 at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing. The closing ceremony was filled with breathtaking dance performances and another spectacular display of fireworks.Hard work key to my success: Bolt22-year-old Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt says hard work and dedication were the key to winning the 100m and 200m sprint titles and setting new world records in both events at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Bolt won his third Olympic gold in the 4x100m relay sprint.British cyclists grab 7 of 10 goldsBritish cyclists ruled the Olympic velodrome winning seven of the 10 gold medals up for grabs at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Chris Hoy, now called the Flying Scotsman, won three gold medals.China tops Olympic gold tallyWith only a few days of the 2008 Beijing Games left, China is set to top the most number of gold medals for the first time in Olympic history. Beijing residents are celebrating the nation's moment in the spotlight.World's best gather for Wushu tournamentSome of the best fighters in the world have gathered for the Beijing 2008 Wushu Tournament, an international martial arts competition, being held on the sidelines of the Olympic Games.Play on Olympic mascots tours ChinaThe Beijing Olympics have inspired a host of cultural events in China. A play for children based on the five Olympic mascots has been touring China for the last two years, taking the message of Olympic peace to youngsters everywhere.Spotlight: Wushu martial art schoolIn the foothills of the Shaolin Temple in Central China's Henan Province, thousands of students learn the ancient Chinese martial art of Wushu. While China has failed to include Wushu as a demonstration sport in the 2008 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted permission for an international Wushu competition alongside the Games.Traditional glimpse of Beijing: Kelly’s CourtyardA family-run traditional Chinese guesthouse called Kelly’s Courtyard is giving tourists a unique glimpse of old Beijing.US hurdler in tears after winning 100m goldUS hurdler Dawn Harper won gold in the women's 100m hurdles after the world season leader and fellow American Lolo Jones stumbled over the penultimate hurdle. Harper talks about her victory in a tearful and emotional press conference.Beijing Olympics: 'Fun Games'Beijing's Olympic Games have been criticised for being the 'no fun games'; but for those partying inside national pavilions, like the Holland House, disagree. It is a place for athletes, officials and fans to come together.US teen shines in gymnasticsShawn Johnson, the 16-year-old US gymnast, won an Olympic gold medal on the women's balance beam and also took three silver medals in the team, individual all-around and floor competitions.Afghanistan gets first Olympic medalRohullan Nikpai gave Afghanistan its first ever Olympic Games medal when he won the taekwondo men's under 58kg bronze medal in Beijing.Spotlight: Natalie & her 6 Olympics medalsNatalie Coughlin, American swimmer, has become the first American woman to take six medals away from a single Olympic Games. Natalie won a gold medal in the 100m backstroke, two silver medals and three bronze.2345

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