2008 Olympic Pictures

2008 Olympic Pictures

Check back to see updated pictures and galleries of your favorite Olympic athletes and sports, from the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

The 2008 Olympics in Pictures - Day 6

Archery - Day 6
18 of 63 Get Khatuna Lorig Picture Alerts Khatuna Lorig of the United States takes aim during the women's archery individual quarterfinal at the Olympic Green Archery Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Khatuna Lorig of the United States takes aim during the women's archery individual quarterfinal at the Olympic Green Archery Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Men's Gymnastics - Day 6
10 of 76 Get Jonathan Horton Picture Alerts Jonathan Horton of the United States competes on the parallel bar during the men's individual all-around artistic gymnastics final at the National Indoor Stadium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Jonathan Horton of the United States competes on the parallel bar during the men's individual all-around artistic gymnastics final at the National Indoor Stadium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Badminton - Day 6
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Get Yongdae Lee Of Korea Picture Alerts Hyojung Lee and Yongdae Lee of Korea celebrate their victory over Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms of Great Britain in the mixed doubles badminton quarterfinal at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Hyojung Lee and Yongdae Lee of Korea celebrate their victory over Nathan Robertson and Gail Emms of Great Britain in the mixed doubles badminton quarterfinal at the Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Baseball - Day 6
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Get Masahiko Morino Picture Alerts Left fielder Masahiko Morino #31 of Japan hits the outfield wall while attempting to catch a fly ball against the Chinese Taipei during their preliminary baseball game at the Wukesong Baseball Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Left fielder Masahiko Morino #31 of Japan hits the outfield wall while attempting to catch a fly ball against the Chinese Taipei during their preliminary baseball game at the Wukesong Baseball Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Basketball - Day 6
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Get Panagiotis Vasilopoulos Picture Alerts Dwight Howard #11 of the United States goes after the ball as he stands between Vasileios Spanoulis #7 and Panagiotis Vasilopoulos #8 of Greece during the Men's Preliminary Round Group B basketball game at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Dwight Howard #11 of the United States goes after the ball as he stands between Vasileios Spanoulis #7 and Panagiotis Vasilopoulos #8 of Greece during the Men's Preliminary Round Group B basketball game at the Olympic Basketball Gymnasium during day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images AsiaPac)


Volleyball - Day 6
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Get Misty May-Treanor Picture Alerts Kerri Walsh (R) of the United States talks with partner Misty May-Treanor against Nila Haakedal and Ingrid Toerlen of Norway in the beach volleyball event at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Kerri Walsh (R) of the United States talks with partner Misty May-Treanor against Nila Haakedal and Ingrid Toerlen of Norway in the beach volleyball event at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Boxing - Day 6
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Get Andrey Balanov Picture Alerts Demetrius Andrade of the United States competes against Andrey Balanov of Russia in the Men's Welter (69kg) at the Workers' Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Demetrius Andrade of the United States competes against Andrey Balanov of Russia in the Men's Welter (69kg) at the Workers' Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Canoeing/Kayaking - Day 6
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Fans take cover from the rain as the canoe/kayak slalom event is suspended due to lighting at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Fans take cover from the rain as the canoe/kayak slalom event is suspended due to lighting at the Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Equestrian - Day 6
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Get Anky Van Grunsven Picture Alerts Anky van Grunsven of The Netherlands and Salinero after competing during the Dressage Grand Prix held at the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue in Sha Tin during day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Hong Kong, China. Anky van Grunsven of The Netherlands and Salinero after competing during the Dressage Grand Prix held at the Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue in Sha Tin during day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Julian Herbert/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Fencing - Day 6
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Get Li Na Picture Alerts Li Na (L) of China battles with Olga Kharlan of Ukraine in the Gold Medal Match in the Women's Team Sabre event at the Fencing Hall during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Li Na (L) of China battles with Olga Kharlan of Ukraine in the Gold Medal Match in the Women's Team Sabre event at the Fencing Hall during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Handball - Day 6
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Get Hany El Fakharany Picture Alerts Hany El Fakharany #18 of Egypt shoots as goalkeeper Johannes Bitter #12 of Germany defends during the Men's preliminary handball match between Germany and Eygpt at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Hany El Fakharany #18 of Egypt shoots as goalkeeper Johannes Bitter #12 of Germany defends during the Men's preliminary handball match between Germany and Eygpt at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images AsiaPac)
Field Hockey - Day 6
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Get Eefke Mulder Picture Alerts Li Shuang of China fights for the ball against Eefke Mulder of Netherlands during the women's hockey event at the Olympic Green Hockey Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Li Shuang of China fights for the ball against Eefke Mulder of Netherlands during the women's hockey event at the Olympic Green Hockey Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Judo - Day 6
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Get Stephanie Possamai Picture Alerts Houda Miled of Tunisia competes against Stephanie Possamai of France in their Women's 78 kg Preliminary judo bout at the University of Science and Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Houda Miled of Tunisia competes against Stephanie Possamai of France in their Women's 78 kg Preliminary judo bout at the University of Science and Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Shooting - Day 6
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Get Katerina Emmons Picture Alerts Silver medalist Katerina Emmons of Czech Republic competes in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position Final at the Shooting Range Hall during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Silver medalist Katerina Emmons of Czech Republic competes in the Women's 50m Rifle 3 Position Final at the Shooting Range Hall during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Softball - Day 6
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Get Melanie Roche Picture Alerts Melanie Roche #5 of Australia throws a pitch against China during their preliminary softball game at the Fengtai Softball Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Melanie Roche #5 of Australia throws a pitch against China during their preliminary softball game at the Fengtai Softball Field during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Swimming - Day 6
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Get Michael Phelps Picture Alerts Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Semifinal 1 held at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Michael Phelps of the United States finished the race in first place in a time of 1:57.70. Michael Phelps of the United States competes in the Men's 200m Individual Medley Semifinal 1 held at the National Aquatics Centre during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Michael Phelps of the United States finished the race in first place in a time of 1:57.70. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Badminton - Day 6
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Get Jun Gao Picture Alerts Crystal Huang of the United States returns the ball alongside teammate Jun Gao  as they compete in the table tennis event at the Peking University Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Crystal Huang of the United States returns the ball alongside teammate Jun Gao as they compete in the table tennis event at the Peking University Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Tennis - Day 6
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Get Li Na Picture Alerts Li Na of China reacts while taking on Venus Williams of the United States during the women's tennis quarterfinals at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Li defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5. Li Na of China reacts while taking on Venus Williams of the United States during the women's tennis quarterfinals at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Li defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 7-5. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Volleyball - Day 6
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Get Yu Koshikawa Picture Alerts Kosuke Tomonaga, Yoshihiko Matsumoto and Yu Koshikawa of Japan go up for a block against China during the volleyball event held at the Institute of Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Kosuke Tomonaga, Yoshihiko Matsumoto and Yu Koshikawa of Japan go up for a block against China during the volleyball event held at the Institute of Technology Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Water Polo - Day 6
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Get Pietro Figlioli Picture Alerts Kevin Mitchell #4 of Canada moves away from Pietro Figlioli #4 of Australia  in the men's prelilminary water polo match at the Olympic Sports Centre Yingdong Natatorium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Kevin Mitchell #4 of Canada moves away from Pietro Figlioli #4 of Australia in the men's prelilminary water polo match at the Olympic Sports Centre Yingdong Natatorium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Wrestling - DAy 6
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Get Elis Guri Picture Alerts Mirko Englich (red) of Germany is thrown by Elis Guri (blue) of Albania in the Men's Greco-Roman 96kg quarter final bout at the China Agriculture University Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Mirko Englich (red) of Germany is thrown by Elis Guri (blue) of Albania in the Men's Greco-Roman 96kg quarter final bout at the China Agriculture University Gymnasium during Day 6 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images AsiaPac)
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