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What's Michael Phelps doing while he takes a break from training?

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Australian Olympians will be among hundreds of Beijing athletes to have their blood tested for illegal substances.

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Olympian Michael Phelps makes comments outside the White House following his meeting with President Bush.

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Michael Phelps, the only athlete in history to win eight gold medals in a single Olympic Games, was formally welcomed home Saturday with a celebration that began with a parade and ended with a fireworks show at historic Fort McHenry. (Oct. 23 )

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Michael Phelps was the focal point of the 'Parade of Gold,' which served as a homecoming for Maryland state's Olympic heroes, most notably the swimmer who won a record-setting eight gold medals at the Beijing Games. (Oct. 4)

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Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt and the entire Jamaican Olympic team were honoured in a homecoming parade marking a week long celebration in the island nation.

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China has been given the all clear over the controversy surrounding the age of it's gold medal gymnasts in Beijing.

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David Larsen Duff & Phelps Corp. managing director, discusses whether a rescue plan would help the markets.

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International gymnastics officials close investigation into the ages of the Chinese gymnasts at the Beijing Olympics, saying documentation confirms they were old enough to compete. But the 2000 squad remains under scrutiny. (Oct. 1)

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British Olympic champions have launched the cultural element of the London 2012 games.

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Australian's Olympic athletes have made their way to Perth for their official homecoming.

China's promise that the 2008 Olympics would be the Games for the people has fallen flat. In Sydney and Athens, the Olympic park was open to all, including those without tickets to sporting events. In Beijing, visitors have to pay an entrance ticket, so the luscious area, known as Green Park, is largely devoid of people. An AFPTV voiced report.

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Beijing¿s elderly have a few words of wisdom for Olympic athletes, once they retire:practice gentle exercise, to maintain good health and prolong longevity.

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A young generation of up-and-coming French swimmers lifted six medals at the 2008 Olympic Games. The team celebrated into the night at a lively party in Beijing. Images.

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China is often described as the world's factory floor. The Olympics highlights another one of its exports: table tennis players. The national teams of Congo, Australia, and France are just some of the countries fielding Chinese born players. Xian Yifang is France's only table tennis representative at the Beijing Games.

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French dancer and choreographer Marie-Claude Pietragalla put on a gala performance at the Beijing Olympics of her new show "Marco Polo" which celebrates the life of Venetian explorer Marco Polo. Marco Polo was one of the first Europeans to travel all the way to China and is representative of the link between East and West.

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Alain Bernard became the first Frenchman in 56 years to lift a swimming gold medal when beat Australian rival Eamon Sullivan to become the men's 100m freestyle Olympic Champion at the 2008 Beijing Games. Bernard speaks about how he went for gold.

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Sheila Taormina is competing in her fourth Olympic Games and in her third sport. The US athlete swam in the 1996 Games, in 2000 and 2004 she competed in the triathlon. In Beijing, Taormina is competing in the modern pentathlon. She is the first woman to participate in three different Olympic sports.

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Beijing has changed almost beyond recognition for the Olympic Games. Half a million tourists seem to be enjoying the new city but long-term residents are wondering where has the ancient capital gone.

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World records tumbled at Beijing's Water Cube during the 2008 Olympic Games. The men set 14 new records, the women 11. The pool design played a role but so did the swimwear. A new high-tech suit has revolutionised the sport. An AFPTV report.

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China's defending Olympic 110 metres hurdles champion Liu Xiang sensationally retired from the event because of injury without even competing in his first round heat. Liu is one of the country's most adored sportsman and his withdrawal stunned fans across the city. An AFPTV report.

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The Olympic Games have inspired a few Chinese artists, like Yang Tao, to adopt a new style which mixes traditional Chinese imagery with Olympic iconography. Others are using the international spotlight focussed on Beijing to promote their work.

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US gymnast Shawn Johnson won an Olympic gold medal on women's balance beam in the face of a strong Chinese team competing on their home turf. The 16-year-old also took three silver medals in the team, individual all-around and floor competitions. Johnson talks about seeing her dreams come true in Beijing.

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The head of the Chinese Weightlifting Association says it's Asia's turn to rule the sport, as Chinese athletes celebrate a record number of gold medals at the Olympics.

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British 400m World Champion Christine Ohuruogu easily qualified on Saturday for the semifinals of the 400m at the 2008 Olympics. Ohuruogu's presence in Beijing is controversial. Under Britain's sporting rules, she should have been banned from the Olympics for life for missing three doping tests in 2006 but the ban was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Ohuruogu speaks about the psychological impact of the disciplinary action and her goals at the Games.

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Beijing's Olympic Games have been criticized for being the 'no fun games'. But those partying inside national pavilions, like the Holland House, disagree. It's a place for athletes, officials and fans to come together.

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The post-Olympic celebrations continue today with a welcome home parade through Brisbane.

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Today it was Adelaide's turn to cheer on our Olympic team.

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The third welcome home parade for our Olympic athletes is set to take place in Adelaide.

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Chinese authorities took drastic measures to ensure blue skies during the Beijing Olympics. But now that the Games are over, many people are wondering whether the Olympics will have any lasting environmental legacy.

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Today it was Melbourne's turn to thank Olympians, with an Olympic Parade. The Paralympians also have their homecoming to look forward to after a successful beijing campaign.

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Olympic champion Cathy Freeman has released a statement thanking Australians for their condolences following the death of her brother in a car accident.

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The brother of Olympic champion Cathy Freeman has been killed in a car crash in Mackay.

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Sydney's George Street was carpeted with green and gold confetti today, as thousands turned out to cheer on Australia's Olympic heroes.

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Sydney has turned on a perfect spring day for the first Olympic homecoming parade.

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Michael Phelps has turned into a hot collectible, reports CNBC's Darren Rovell.

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Australian's golden rush is continuing at the Beijing Paralympics, with our team clocking up 23 medals.

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Australia has had a golden start to the Paralympics Games, securing three gold medals on the first day.