The 2008 Summer Olympics are in the books, with the closing ceremony taking place in Beijing today.
As part of the closing ceremony, Beijing passed the torch on to the 2012 Olympics host, London, which was represented by England's most famous international athlete, David Beckham.
Beckham arrived aboard a trademark London double-decker bus in front of 91,000 spectators at the Bird's Nest stadium, kicking a soccer ball off the top of the bus and toward the crowd. An eight-minute presentation told the world what to expect from the London 2012 Games.
Although Beckham said he thought Beijing did a good job as Olympics host, he added, "I'm sure we will be better than them, without a doubt."
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8-24-2008 @ 11:51AM
Norma Matthews said...
In all the elements that had judges (gymnastic, diving, etc.) when China was competing the medal usually went to China.
Team China did not deserve all the medals they won.
The age factor was also an issue for me.
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8-24-2008 @ 12:36PM
Eric said...
Becks is the man
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8-24-2008 @ 12:36PM
Reader said...
Whoa, who's the woman on the right in that photo?
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8-24-2008 @ 9:59PM
Kandy Ivy said...
Frankly, I was embarased for London. That was the WORST receiving of the Olympics at a closing ceremony I have ever seen. What were they thinking???? Totally awful!
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8-25-2008 @ 12:17AM
George B Vieto said...
At least the media will not complain about being censored by the Chinese goverment in London. Go get them Briits in 2012 when London hosts the Olympics and top the Chinese entertainment.
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8-26-2008 @ 2:35PM
Victor Hugo said...
stop trying to find excuses you brits! you just can't top what beijing have offered in 2008! we understand! pitty, the 2012 games should have went to either Madrid or Paris!
8-27-2008 @ 6:21AM
Rowena Hyde said...
I hate it when people make up excuses and bash china. The Chinese did fantastic! I was totally shocked and overwhelmed!
Hopefully, the 2012 wont be as bad as the 8 minutes presented to us at the closing ceremony.I felt so embarrassed for the brits, especially when the Chinese performance was so spectacular. =S.
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