Beijing 2008

Phelps's eight golds

Beijing 2008 refers to the Summer Olympic Games held in Beijing, China—the first Olympics hosted by that country.

The phrase serves as shorthand for the event itself and its associated imagery: the Bird's Nest stadium, the spectacular opening ceremony, Michael Phelps's eight gold medals.

She started following gymnastics after Beijing 2008.

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