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Kobe Bryant's, LeBron James' and the USA Redeem Team's quest for gold is almost complete. Can Pau Gasol and Spain find revenge for the blowout loss in the Preliminary Round of the Olympic Basketball tournament?

Basketball

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Replay

Beijing Olympic Basketball Final: USA Redeem Team rematch with 2006 World Champ Spain

The Men's Doubles Gold Medal Match was held on 16/08/2008 at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre. Federer/Warinka (SUI) claimed the Gold with a 4-set victory over Johansson/Aspelin (SWE)

Tennis

Men's Doubles Gold Medal Match | Beijing 2008 Replays

The Men's Gold Medal Match was held on 17/08/2008 at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre, Beijing. Rafael Nadal (ESP) claimed the Gold with a 3-set victory over Fernando Gonzalez (CHI).

Men's Gold Medal Match | Beijing 2008 Replays

Wonderful and exciting memories will come back to you watching this compilation of highlights from Beijing 2008.

Highlights

Best Moments of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games

Experience videos and rekindle your Olympic spirit with the most memorable moments of Beijing 2008.

Summary of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Summer Games

This match took place on 22.08.08
Result: FRA 25:23 CRO

FRA vs CRO - Men’s Handball Semifinal | Beijing 2008 Replays

On the 10th anniversary of her gold medal at Beijing 2008, Nastia Liukin joined us to reminisce and also talk about Simone Biles' comeback.

Artistic Gymnastics

Nastia Liukin goes #BackToBeijing2008 - Exclusive Facebook Live

Kevin Durant, Mikaela Shiffrin and others remember Usain Bolt's iconic 100m gold at Beijing 2008, when he smashed the world record.

Athletics

"One of those moments you'll never forget": Remembering Bolt's Beijing 100m

Michael Phelps wins his eighth medal of the Beijing Olympics as USA see off Australia for the gold, with Japan coming in third.

Michael PHELPS

Men's 4x100m Medley - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

Nastia Liukin beats Team USA team-mate Shawn Johnson to the individual all-around gymnastics title at Beijing 2008.

Anastasia LIUKIN

Nastia Liukin wins individual all-around gold | Beijing 2008 Replays

We relive some of the wonderful moments from 2008 for the 10th anniversary of the Beijing OIympic Games.

Are you ready to go #BackToBeijing2008?

G: F. Pellegrini (ITA)  
S: S. Isaković (SLO)  
B: P. Jiaying (CHN)

Swimming

Women's 200m Freestyle  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: C. Ruolin (CHN)  
S: E. Heymans (CAN)  
B: W. Xin (CHN)

Diving

Women's 10m Platform - Diving | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: Netherlands  
S: United States  
B: Australia

Women's 4x100m Freestyle - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: B. Steffen (GER)  
S: D. Torres (USA)  
B: C. Campbell (AUS)

Women's 50m Freestyle  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: S. Rice  (USA)  
S: K. Coventry (ZIM)  
B: N. Coughlin (USA) 

Women's 200m Individual Medley  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: S. Rice  (USA)  
S: K. Coventry (ZIM)  
B: K. Hoff (USA) 

Women's 400m Individual Medley  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: G. Jingjing (CHN)  
S: Y. Pakhalina (RUS)  
B: W. Minxia (CHN)

Women's 3m Springboard - Diving | Beijing 2008 Replays

Water Polo

USA vs NED  - Women's Water Polo | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: M. Phelps (USA)  
S: M. Čavić (SRB)  
B: A. Lauterstein (AUS)

Men's 100m Butterfly  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: A. Bernard (FRA)  
S: E. Sullivan (AUS)  
B: J. Lezak  (USA)/ César Filho (BRA)

Men's 100m Freestyle  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

Brazil women come out on top in a hard-fought final against USA at Beijing 2008 to seal their first Olympic volleyball title.

LANG Ping

USA V BRA - Women's Gold Medal Match | Beijing 2008 Replays

Before she died, Matthias Steiner had promised his wife that he would win gold at Beijing 2008. He fulfilled his vow in an emotional final.

Matthias STEINER

Matthias Steiner wins emotional gold in +105kg final | Beijing 2008 Replays

Rohullah Nikpai secures bronze in the taekwondo 58kg category to mark a first ever Olympic medal for Afghanistan.

Rohullah NIKPAI

Rohullah Nikpai wins first Afghanistan Olympic medal | Beijing 2008 Replays

The modern pentathlon competition at Beijing 2008 featured Sheila Taormina, the first woman to compete in three different Olympic sports.

Sheila TAORMINA

Modern pentathlon running event | Beijing 2008 Replays

Usain Bolt secures the first of his three 100m Olympic gold medals in his own inimitable style at Beijing 2008.

Usain BOLT

Usain Bolt wins first 100m gold in iconic final | Beijing 2008 Replays

At his ninth Olympic Games, Ian Millar finally wins a medal at the age of 61, helping Canada to team jumping silver.

Ian MILLAR

Ian Millar wins first Olympic medal at ninth Games | Beijing 2008 Replays

Japanese equestrian athlete Hiroshi Hoketsu competes in the individual dressage, 44 years after making his Olympic debut at Tokyo 1964.

Hiroshi HOKETSU

Hiroshi Hoketsu competes 44 years after Olympic debut | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: United States  
S: France  
B: Australia

Men's 4x100m Freestyle  - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

G: B. Adlington (GBR) 
S: K. Hoff (USA) 
B: J. Jackson (GBR)

Women's 400m Freestyle - Swimming | Beijing 2008 Replays

China's Yao Ming slam dunks against Angola at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008.

Yao dunks against Angola

Judo

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 52Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 57Kg Bronze medal match 1

The Real Madrid left-back won the bronze medal with Brazil after being defeated by Argentina in the semi-finals.

MARCELO

20-year-old Marcelo scores against Cameroon at Beijing 2008

Spain's Rudy Fernandez executes an epic dunk against the USA at the Summer Olympic Games Beijing 2008.

Fernandez dunks against the USA

LeBron James shows why he is one of basketball's most celebrated players with an epic block against Angola at Beijing 2008.

LeBron JAMES

James' monstrous block against Angola

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 100Kg Gold medal match

1. D. Ginn/D. Free (AUS) - 6:37.44
2. D. Calder/S. Frandsen (CAN) - 6:39.55
3. N. Twaddle/G. Bridgewater (NZL) - 6:44.19

Rowing

Coxless Pair Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

G: I. Tsirekidze (GEO)
S: A. Benikhlef (ALG)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 90Kg Gold medal match

B: S. Possamai (FRA)
4. E. San Miguel (ESP)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 78Kg Bronze medal match 2

B: R. Boqiev (TIJ)
4. D. Van Tichelt (BEL)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 73Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 81Kg Bronze medal match 1

B: E. Willeboordse (NED)
4. D. Gonzalez (CUB)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 63Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 78Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's over 78Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 60Kg Gold medal match

G: G. Quintavalle (ITA)
S: D. Gravesntijn (NED)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 57Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 48Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 60Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's over 78Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 66Kg Bronze medal match 2

B: H. Mesbah (EGY)
4. Y. Dafreville (FRA)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 90Kg Bronze medal match 1

B: L. Guilheiro (BRA)
4. A. Malomat (IRI)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 73Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 57Kg Bronze medal match 2

B: R. Gontiuk (UKR)
4. N. Damdinsuren (MGL)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 81Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 70Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's over 100Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 60Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's over 100Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's over 100Kg Bronze medal match 2

B: H. Grol (NED)
4. L. Zhorzholiani (GEO)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 100Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 70Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 52Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 63Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 48Kg Gold medal match

B: M. Miraliyev (AZE)
P. Matyjaszek (POL)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 100Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 70Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 81Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 73Kg Gold medal match

B: Y. Arencibia (CUB)
4. A. Gadanov (RUS)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 66Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 78Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 48Kg Bronze medal match 1

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 52Kg Bronze medal match 2

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's 63Kg Gold medal match

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Women's over 78Kg Bronze medal match 1

B: S. Aschwanden (SUI)
4. I. Pershin (RUS)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 90Kg Bronze medal match 2

G: M. Uchishiba (JPN)
S: B. Darbelet (FRA)

Judo @ Beijing 2008 - Men's 66Kg Gold medal match

A fast and furious rally from the men's doubles badminton quarter-final at Beijing 2008.

Badminton

Insane 34-shot badminton rally in Beijing

1. D. Crawshay/S. Brennan (AUS) - 6:27.77
2. T. Endrekson/J. Jaanson (EST) - 6:29.05
3. M. Wells/S. Rowbotham (GBR) - 6:29.10

Double Sculls Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. R. Neykova (BUL) - 7:22.34
2. M. Guerette (USA) - 7:22.78
3. E. Karsten (BLR) - 7:23.98

Single Sculls Women | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. Canada (CAN) - 5:23.89
2. Great Britain (GBR) - 5:25.11
3. United States (USA) - 5:25.34

Eight With Coxswain Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. Great Britain (GBR) - 6:06.57
2. Australia (AUS) - 6.07.85
3. France (FRA) - 6:09.31

Four Without Coxswain Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

G: J. Frodeno (GER)
S: S. Whitfield (CAN)
B: B. Docherty (NZL)

Triathlon

Men's Triathlon | Beijing 2008 Replays

1. K. Van Der Kolk/M. Van Eupen (NED) - 6:54.74
2. S. Sten/M. Nieminen (FIN) - 6:56.03
3. M. Kok/T. Cameron (CAN) - 6:56.68

Lightweight Double Sculls Women | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. Poland (POL) - 5:41.33
2. Italy (ITA) - 5:43.57
3. France (FRA) - 5:44.34

Quadruple Sculls Without Coxswain Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. G. Evers-Swindell/C. Evers-Swindell (NZL) - 7:07.32
2. A. Thiele/C. Huth (GER) - 7:07.33
3. E. Laverick/A. Bebington (GBR) - 7:07.55

Double Sculls Women | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. O. Tufte (NOR) - 6:59.83
2. O. Synek (CZE) - 7:00.63
3. M. Drysdale (NZL) - 7:01.56

Single Sculls Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

1. Denmark (DEN) - 5:47.76
2. Poland (POL) - 5:49.39
3. Canada (CAN) - 5:50.09

Lightweight Coxless Four Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

Spain's Rafael Nadal seals men's tennis gold in style at the Summer Olympic Games Beijing 2008.

Rafael NADAL

Nadal's gold-medal winning point

1. Z. Purchase/M. Hunter (GBR) - 6:10.99
2. D. Mougios/V. Polymeros (GRE) - 6:11.72
3. M. Rasmussen/R. Hansen (DEN) - 6:12.45

Lightweight Double Sculls Men | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

Second place for Shawn Crawford, third for Walter Dix. Churandy Martina and Wallace Spearmon are disqualified.

Beijing 2008 - Usain B wins the 200m final and breaks the world record

1. United States (USA) - 6:05.34
2. Netherlands (NED) - 6:07.22
3. Romania (ROU) - 6:07.25

Eight With Coxswain Women | Rowing @ Beijing 2008

G: E. Snowsill (AUS)
S: V. Fernandes (POR)
B: E. Moffatt (AUS)

Women's Triathlon | Beijing 2008 Replays

Jamaica dominate the women's 100m at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008, securing gold, silver and bronze.

Jamaica earn 100m sprint clean sweep

On January 2017, the Jamaican team was stripped of the gold medal place due to Nesta Carter testing positive for doping.

Beijing 2008 - Jamaica win the 4x100m relay men and break the world record

Tamás Molnár won three gold medals in his Olympic career - Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

Beijing 2008 | Olympic Games - Beijing (CHN)

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