American swimmer Michael Phelps became the first person to win eight gold medals at one Olympic Games.
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Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly swim in a record 50:58 at the Beijing Olympic finals.
Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
The first modern international Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece.
The first Winter Olympics medal was awarded to American Skater Charles Jewtraw after skating 5,000 meters in just 44 seconds.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
