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Last updated: 2008-08-26 09:33:22 EST.
Carol can't stop smilin'
Wide-eyed Huynh still dealing with new celebrity status
By ERIC FRANCIS -- Sun Media
For many Canadians, hers was the face of the games. A face we're sure to see more of following Carol Huynh's stirring gold medal stance atop the podium in Beijing.
Last updated: 2008-08-26 09:24:07 EST.
Shew-per experience
Despite not medalling, Beijing was rewarding
By ROD KELLY -- Sun Media
The only thing Kyle Shewfelt appeared disappointed about after returning home from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games last night was that he was a no-show for the celebration marking his return from Beijing.
Last updated: 2008-08-25 09:34:29 EST.
Left with their memories
Steve Simmons, Terry Jones and Rob Longley tell us about their favourite Olympic moments from Beijing.
By SUN MEDIA
There were many memorable moments during the 2008 Games. Sun Media staffers who covered the event in Beijing tell us what their faves were.
Last updated: 2008-08-22 08:51:48 EST.
What you didn't know about Beijing Olympics
By CARLY KRUG -- Sun Media
You sat glued to the TV for the Opening Ceremonies. Held your breath as Simon Whitfield came from behind to claim silver. Jumped for joy when equestrian Ian Millar finally claimed a medal.- August 24, 2008: Team Sun's surprising Olympic moments
- August 23, 2008: They gave Kobe China
- August 23, 2008: Reed finishes fourth, has no regrets
- August 23, 2008: Restless van Koeverden wins silver
- August 22, 2008: Relay too cautious, slow
- August 22, 2008: Olympic Games boost interest in China
- August 22, 2008: Why softball deserves to be in the Games
- August 22, 2008: Games injury a blow to Raptors
- August 22, 2008: Row me the money
- August 22, 2008: Sergerie settles for historic silver
- August 21, 2008: 'You train your entire life for this'
- August 21, 2008: TV deserves 'to medal'
- August 21, 2008: Ron MacLean's mom dies
- August 20, 2008: Who's the biggest star: Bolt or Phelps?
- August 20, 2008: Van Koeverden isn't comparing medal counts
- August 20, 2008: 'I just blew my mind': Bolt
- August 20, 2008: Athletes show wild side
- August 20, 2008: Medal hopeful survives despite 'stupid mistakes'
- August 20, 2008: Despatie a big fan of the Chinese
- August 19, 2008: Bronze medal has Lopes-Schliep jumping
- August 19, 2008: Four-medal day for Canada
- August 19, 2008: Heart still in the boat
- August 19, 2008: Sergerie more than ready
- August 18, 2008: Canadian softball team to play Aussies
- August 18, 2008: Misguided low blow
- August 18, 2008: Bounce-back weekend
- August 18, 2008: Stop sugar-coating the stink
- August 17, 2008: Bronze medalists Beare up well
- August 17, 2008: Rowers sweat out photo finish for bronze
- August 17, 2008: Cochrane wins only swimming medal for Canada
- August 17, 2008: Canadian men strike gold
- August 16, 2008: China's Olympic Games "won't be repeated soon"
- August 16, 2008: Clapp, teammates rip Blue Jays
- August 16, 2008: Van Koeverden ticked at Canadian griping
- August 16, 2008: Verbeek wins bronze
- August 16, 2008: Canada's first golden girl is a rassler
- August 15, 2008: Disgraced sprinter Johnson sues dead lawyer
- August 15, 2008: Deja vu for Canadian soccer women
- August 15, 2008: Just one centimetre off
- August 15, 2008: PM not ready to give up
- August 15, 2008: There's no fun in Games
- August 15, 2008: Phelps makes it 6-for-6
- August 14, 2008: 'Baltimore Bullet' shooting to the top
- August 14, 2008: Close but no Cuban cigar
- August 14, 2008: Don't lump rowers with losers
- August 14, 2008: Coach not sure anti-doping is working
- August 14, 2008: Brown fails to fulfill Athens promise
- August 14, 2008: Kids are not all right
- August 13, 2008: History favours U.S. but Canadians confident
- August 13, 2008: Medal detector going strong at rowing venue
- August 13, 2008: Synchro divers a flop
- August 12, 2008: Phelps flies for fifth gold medal
- August 12, 2008: Hayden sinks to sixth, fails to qualify
- August 13, 2008: Can Brown turn into gold?
- August 12, 2008: Computer-generated fireworks walked to stadium
- August 12, 2008: Japanese wrestler plans to 'go wild'
- August 12, 2008: Wrestler with no hope still having fun
- August 12, 2008: One bad dive costly to Canucks
- August 12, 2008: Water polo team 'humiliated' again
- August 12, 2008: Freestyle relay earns shot at medal
- August 12, 2008: Wilkinson qualifies for final
- August 12, 2008: Young lifter has style and presence
- August 12, 2008: Diver Heymans grows in confidence
- August 12, 2008: Momentum killer
- August 12, 2008: Make way for Hayden
- August 12, 2008: Owning the podium
- August 11, 2008: Nestor's golden moment fading from memory
- August 11, 2008: Anything can be found ... dirt cheap
- August 11, 2008: Ford's run of bad luck continues
- August 11, 2008: Canadian pool news not all bad
- August 11, 2008: Phelps leans on teammates for second gold
- August 11, 2008: Big boat is back
- August 10, 2008: Trupish living example of woeful system
- August 10, 2008: Stunning debut for Phelps
- August 10, 2008: Eight will have to wait
- August 9, 2008: Canadians second in Yngling class, sailing
- August 9, 2008: Canadians qualify for finals in two swimming events
- August 9, 2008: Olympic athletes worry about heat, humidity
- August 9, 2008: First day of Olympics marred by off-field incidents
- August 9, 2008: Despite obstacles, Iraqi rowers race in Beijing
- August 9, 2008: Phelps opens Olympic swimming in 400 IM prelims
- August 9, 2008: Shewfelt’s comeback falls short
- August 9, 2008: Canada weathers Chinese storm
- August 9, 2008: Canadian coach goes off on judge
- August 9, 2008: Canadian swimmers make statement
- August 8, 2008: Postcard From Beijing
- August 8, 2008: Locked-down Beijing silent
- August 8, 2008: Go Canada; Van Koeverden leads the way
- August 8, 2008: COC's goal: Crack top 16
- August 8, 2008: Ceremony an event in itself
- August 7, 2008: 'Games on' for Canada
- August 7, 2008: It coulda been T.O. Games
- August 7, 2008: Dancevic called into action
- August 6, 2008: Phelps Spitz at record quest
- August 6, 2008: Banner protest short lived
- August 6, 2008: Injured O'Neill vows to compete
MEDAL COUNT
| G | S | B | ||
| China | 51 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| United States | 36 | 38 | 36 | 110 |
| Russia | 23 | 21 | 28 | 72 |
| Great Britain | 19 | 13 | 15 | 47 |
| Canada | 3 | 9 | 6 | 18 |
VOICES FROM THE GAMES
Thane Burnett
Both sides of Beijing was on display
Both sides of Beijing was on display
Terry Jones
Exceptional, but without joy
Exceptional, but without joy
Terry Jones
Money brings in more medals
Money brings in more medals
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