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Host City: Beijing, China (August 6, 2008 to August 24, 2008) Opening Ceremony: August 8, 2008 (opened by President Hu Jintao) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Ning Li Takers of the Olympic Oath: Zhang Yining (athlete) and Huang Liping (official) Closing Ceremony: August 24, 2008 Events: 302 in 34 sports
Participants: 10,900 (6,290 men and 4,610 women) from 204 countries Youngest Participant: Antoinette Guedia (12 years, 300 days) Oldest Participant: Hiroshi Hoketsu (67 years, 139 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Michael Phelps (8 medals) Most Medals (Country): United States (110 medals)
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