Beijing was the Games of records and outstanding. The Opening Ceremony was impressive; the athletes’ achievements were astounding, the organisation was admirable; the venues awe-inspiring and the anti-doping tests were stricter. Several hundred million watched worldwide on TV as more than 40 world records and over 130 Olympic records were broken.
First medals
A record 204 National Olympic Committees took part in the Games. Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Mauritius and Togo all experienced podium finishes for the first time. However Mongolia and Panama managed to go one better with their athletes bringing home their country’s first Olympic gold.
Memorable champions
There were many memorable champions but it was Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt who stole the headlines. Phenomenal US swimmer Michael Phelps bettered Mark Spitz’s achievement at the 1972 Munich Games by claiming eight swimming golds and the unbelievable Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt broke both the 100m and 200m world records and claimed a third gold and record with the Jamaican 4 x 100m relay team.
NOCs 204
Athletes10,942 (4,637 women, 6,305 men)
Events 302
Volunteers 100,000 (70,000 Olympic Games, 30,000 Paralympic Games)
Media 24,562 accredited media representing 159 countries
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