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New Zealand sent 182 athletes to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

The Beijing Olympic Games 2008 began on August 8 and ended on August 24. According to the official website, more than 10,700 athletes from around the world competed in 28 events for 302 gold medals.

Books about the Olympics

There are lots of good books about the Olympics written especially for kids.

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Olympics web sites

* The Olympic Games
Overview and history of the modern and ancient Olympics. From the World Book Encyclopedia
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* TVNZ 2010 Winter Olympics
Television New Zealand Winter Olympics coverage
* International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Includes information on the Olympic Movement & future Olympic Games. Also the Numismatic Federation (FINO), Philately Federation (FIPO), Memorabilia Federation (FIMO) & The Olympic Museum
* NZ Athlete Profiles Search
Search for profiles of Athletes and officials
* The Olympics
New Zealand's Olympians - almost 1000 of them - have produced plenty of memorable moments over the years, but the Games have also been marred by boycotts, controversy and tragedy. From nzhistory.net

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