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- The Olympic legacy
- The Games may be Beijing's big coming-out party, but once the last medal is awarded, what's next for the Chinese capital? »
- Chinese athletes to watch
- China hopes to surpass the US in medals this Olympics. From a hot-headed badminton star to a pair of 16-year-old diving dynamos, here are some of the athletes who may help lead the way »
- Gold fingers
- Want to see the local players win? Check out the events in which China might get their hands on a gold medal, and where you also might get your hands on a ticket »
- How to get to the venues
- Don't get lost! We've got directions (including bus and subway lines) for all the Olympic spots »
- Olympic Faces
- Whether they're branding their faces with Olympic tattoos or obsessively photographing the Bird's Nest, these characters make Beijing a little more colorful »
- Athletes to watch from around the world
- Check out these international contenders. We predict they'll be the Games' record-breakers and history-makers. »
- Everything you need to know about the Paralympics
- The party doesn't end with August's Olympics Games. In September, disabled athletes from around the world will compete in the Paralympics. We've put together a cheat sheet of the Games' history, events, and controversies »
- Gimme an O!
- Chinese cheerleaders root for the home team. Time Out pays a visit to their training camp »
- The load on Liu
- Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang is already a superstar – and 1.3 billion pairs of eyes will be watching him in August »
- China's history at the Games
- Writer and Olympic expert Xu Guoqi retraces how this year's host became a medal-winning powerhouse »
- Daily best bets
- We've found the Olympic must-sees for every day of the Games. Plus, we list the events you might still be able to score tickets for »
- The road to Beijing
- Time Out recalls the highlights of the Olympic timeline, from the unveiling of the Fuwas to the latest odd-even car restrictions »
- Pressure? What pressure?
- Gold medalist and Australian 400-metre runner Cathy Freeman knows how it feels to compete in a home Olympics »
- No tickets? No problem
- From outdoor big screens to super sports bars, we've found the best places to watch the Games with a crowd »
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