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By wgsu007

At the Beijing 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony they spent about two hours marching a bit over 10,500 athletes into the "Bird's Nest". Each country wore clothing that symbolized their country, their people, and their culture.

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United States - Flag Carrier: Lopez Lomong - United States men's track and field team
United States - Flag Carrier: Lopez Lomong - United States men's track and field team
Great Britain - Flag Carrier: Mark Foster - Great Britain Swim Team
Great Britain - Flag Carrier: Mark Foster - Great Britain Swim Team
New Zealand - Flag Carrier: Mahe Drysdale - New Zealand Olympic Rowing Team
New Zealand - Flag Carrier: Mahe Drysdale - New Zealand Olympic Rowing Team
Switzerland - Flag Carrier: Roger Federer - Switzerland's men's tennis team
Switzerland - Flag Carrier: Roger Federer - Switzerland's men's tennis team
Spanish Athletes
Spanish Athletes
Spain - Flag Carrier: David Cal - Spain's Olympic canoe/kayak team
Spain - Flag Carrier: David Cal - Spain's Olympic canoe/kayak team
The France Delegation
The France Delegation
Georgia - Flag Carrier: Ramaz Nozadze
Georgia - Flag Carrier: Ramaz Nozadze
Argentina - In Photo: Fabricio Oberto - Argentina's Men's Basketball Team
Argentina - In Photo: Fabricio Oberto - Argentina's Men's Basketball Team
Italy - Flag Carrier: Antonio Rossi - Italy's Olympic canoe/kayak team
Italy - Flag Carrier: Antonio Rossi - Italy's Olympic canoe/kayak team
Germany Enters the "Bird's Nest" on 08/08/08
Germany Enters the "Bird's Nest" on 08/08/08
The Netherlands delegation enters the national stadium
The Netherlands delegation enters the national stadium

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