Watching the Beijing Opening Ceremony
London 2012 staff gathered with other people working in Canary Wharf to watch the spectacular Beijing Opening Ceremony on the big screen.
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Mark Foster to carry the flag for Team GB
Swimmer Mark Foster has been selected to carry the flag for Team GB at the Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony.
Memories from 1948
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Beijing Games kick off in spectacular style
08 Aug: The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games got off to a spectacular start with a stunning Opening Ceremony at the Bird's Nest stadium.
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