To the roar of pyrotechnics over the Bird’s Nest, the symbol of a new China, and a simultaneously timed circle of yet more fireworks over Tianmen Square in central Beijing, the 2008 Summer Games drew Sunday night to a close.
The Ethiopian athletes’ great success in Beijing has Ethiopian people all over the world feeling proud of their country. (China Central Television)
The Age Photo from Nigel Brennan’s Facebook page and (inset) Amanda Lindhout. Sunanda Creagh and Glenda Kwek August 25, 2008…
Tadias — I’d like to thank you for the warm welcome I’ve received as the newest member of this campaign. What you and Barack have accomplished over the past 19 months is incredible.
Not only did Sammy Wanjiru give Kenya its first gold medal in the marathon, but also shattered the Olympic record in 2 hours 6 minutes 32 seconds.
Melaku Bayen is the first Ethiopian to receive a college degree from the United Sates and John Robinson, the Chicago-born African American pilot, was the founder of the Ethiopian Air Force.
