2008 oliympic games

In my opinion the most impressive events of year is 2008 olimpic games in Beijing. A total of 10,500 athletes competed in 302 events in 28 sports. The 2008 Beijing Olympics marked the first occasion that either the Summer or Winter Games were hosted in China, making it the 22nd nation to do so. It also became the third time that Olympic events have been held in the territories of two different National Olympic Committees.A lot of preperation was made. The Chinese government promoted the Games and invested heavily in new facilities and transportation systems.A total of 37 venues were used to host the events including 12 newly constructed venues. The Games saw 43 new world records and 132 new Olympic records set.A record 87 countries won a medal during the Games. Chinese athletes won 51 gold medals Michael Phelps broke the record for most golds in one Olympics and for most career gold medals for an Olympian. Usain Bolt secured the traditional title “World’s Fastest Man” by setting new world records in the 100m and 200m dashes.