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Contents: 2008 Olympic Preview – Let It Begin (Anyone out to spoil the show will have to reckon with 1.3 billion proud Chinese.), China’s Athletes (The Games will let the world see a new side of the host nation’s Olympians.), The Quest (According to Chinese numerology, 8 is the most auspicious number. What Michael Phelps must do to win eight gold medals.), Team USA (American’s new Olympians hail from 47 states and include identical twins, soldiers, a cancer patient and a 58-year-old CEO.), Redeem Team (After failing to win a major Basketball title in eight years, the US has taken a new (and foreign) approach.), The Phenom (The record holder and the world champ were set to duel for the Olympic 100-meter title. Then along came Usain Bolt.), What’s New (From a disabled swimmer to revised gymnastics scoring to three debuting countries, the Games will offer a range of firsts.), Medal Picks (Who will reach the winner’s podium in all 302 events; and a guide to some of the international athletes to watch
Cover: Michael Phelps
Condition: Very Good