Standing at 7 feet 6 inches, China’s Yao Ming dwarfs his Spanish competitors during an Olympic basketball game, August 12, 2008.. Getty Images
The young girl pictured performing at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 8 was later found to be miming to the voice of an aesthetically unsuitable girl.. Getty Images
Mihai Covaliu of Romania and Julien Pillet of France compete in the men’s fencing individual sabre bronze medal match, August 12, 2008.. Getty Images
A spectator barracks for two countries at once, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.. Getty Images
Michael Phelps prepares to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics Men’s 200m Freestyle Final, which he won in record time, August 12. The American swimmer hopes to set another record – win eight gold medals at one Olympics.. Getty Images
New Zealand women soccer players perform the haka before their match against the US, August 12, 2008.. Getty Images
Former gymnast Li Ning lights the Olympic Flame during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008.. Getty Images
Ross Smith and Glenn Warfe of Australia compete against Poland in the men’s doubles badminton on August 12, 2008.. Getty Images
Roman Amoyan of Armenia (blue) competes against Yagnier Hernandez of Cuba in the men’s greco-roman 55 kg wrestling bronze medal match during Day 4 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the China Agriculture University Gymnasiumon August 12, 2008 in Beijing, China. Amoyan won the match and the bronze medal.
