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The 60 pages that link to 2008 Summer Olympics, each with the reason it gives.

• SportswashingBroader topic: China presented the Games as a display of national modernization and global standing amid criticism of its policies.

• Michael PhelpsBroader topic: Eight victories made this the defining Games of his career.

• 4 × 100 metres relayBroader topic: Jamaica’s men set the world record in the relay at these Games.

• Hope SoloBroader topic: Solo started in goal as the United States won its first Olympic gold medal of her career.

• United States at the OlympicsBroader topic: The medal total and rivalry with China marked a high-profile U.S. campaign.

• Karch KiralyBroader topic: As a coach, Kiraly helped the U.S. women win indoor silver.

• Ronda RouseyBroader topic: Rousey won an Olympic bronze medal in judo at these Games.

• Jacques RoggeBroader topic: Rogge led the IOC during a host choice that drew global attention to human rights and political protest.

• Lang PingBroader topic: Lang Ping coached the United States to a silver medal against host China.

• Kaori IchoBroader topic: A second gold established that her Athens victory was no isolated peak.

• Pau GasolBroader topic: Gasol led Spain to the basketball final against the United States.

• Saori YoshidaBroader topic: Her Beijing victory secured a second consecutive Olympic title.

• Thierry OmeyerBroader topic: Omeyer won his first Olympic gold medal as France claimed the men’s handball tournament.

• Ben AinslieBroader topic: The victory made Ainslie the first sailor to win gold at three consecutive Olympic Games.

• Yao MingBroader topic: Yao captained China’s basketball team at the home Games after recovering from a foot injury.

• Anastasia DavydovaBroader topic: She defended her duet and team titles alongside Ermakova and the Russian team.

• Jamie DwyerBroader topic: Australia finished third, giving Dwyer an Olympic bronze medal.

• Michal MartikánBroader topic: He reclaimed the C-1 Olympic title on the Shunyi course.

• Ryoko TaniBroader topic: Tani won bronze in the women’s 48-kilogram event after returning from childbirth.

• Valentina VezzaliBroader topic: Her individual foil victory made her the first fencer to win that Olympic event three times.