Special Olympics Celebrates the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing

6 August 2008

Fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. [Image courtesy BEIJING 2008, Xinhuanet all rights reserved] "One World One Dream" – The Olympic Games in Beijing will show the world what the Games really are: a gathering of young people who share the same goal and the same enthusiasm for sport. The finest athletes in the world have come to China to compete in 16 days and 17 nights of sporting celebration. As part of the Olympic family, Special Olympics — almost 3 million athletes, their families and friends, volunteers and coaches — shares the excitement of the Games.  Marc Janovics Performs for Gymnasts Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Special Olympics Athletes Carry the Olympic Torch through the streets of San Francisco, London and Istanbul as torch runners for the 2008 Olympics  Special Olympics Athletes Run in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch Relay in China  New Coke Commercial Features Special Olympics Athletes 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist and Special Olympics Employee Aldis Berzins reflects on his Olympic experience Olympians Support Special Olympics Olympians Promote Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics Supporters Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff Break World Records