Michael Phelps won the 100-meter butterfly swim in a record 50:58 at the Beijing Olympic finals.
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Gold medalist Tommie Smith was suspended for performing the Black Power salute during the Olympics.
Thieves stole up to 68 Olympic artifacts from a museum in Greece.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
The Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony was held outdoors for the first time ever.
King George VI officially opened the 11th modern-day Olympic Games at the Wembley Arena in London, UK.
