Athletes compete in the men's four heat 2 event at the Shunyi Rowing and Canoeing Park in Beijing on August 9, 2008. China's once-in-a-lifetime Olympic dream became reality as the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games opened on August 8 with a dazzling ceremony showcasing the nation's ancient civilization and an offer of friendship to the world. MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP/Getty Images
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