1. Phelps Stands Alone in Olympic History
Michael Phelps won the men's 200-meter butterfly Wednesday and not even an hour later helped the US mens relay team destroy the world record. Apparently during the 200m butterfly, Michael Phelps' goggles filled with water. When he finished the race, he threw them on the deck in frustration. Bob Costas said, 'If you wondered if Phelps could do this with his eyes closed…the answer is 'yes'."
Full story:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/swimming/...lympic+history
2. The Person Behind the Smile- Getting to know Shawn Johnson
After the US women saw their chance for a gold slip away it would have been tempting to stop smiling but the silver medal around her neck didn't soften Shawn Johnson's smile. Who is this 16 year-old who is favored to win the gold in Women's All Around? She doesn't believe in good luck charms, her first car was a jeep and her roommate in the Olympic Village is Nastia Liukin. Here are some stories and photos that give you a better idea of who Shawn is:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=619/bio/
Photos: Shawn in Beijing
http://www.nbcolympics.com/gymnastic...id=191820.html
Eight Things You Didn't Know About Shawn Johnson:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/...+shawn+johnson
3. Photo Shows your readers might enjoy:
Women's Beach Volleyball players use a code to communicate - can you crack it?
http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvoll...id=122861.html
Georgia Beats Russia on the Beach as military conflict takes place in their home countries:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvoll...id=206290.html
Chinese Cheerleards are everywhere, entertaining the crowds:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvoll...id=188986.html
4. Medal count as of 8.13.08
US- 29
China - 27
South Korea - 13
Australia - 12
Full medal count:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/index.html 
