16,698 Views - Click for Slideshow The Olympic Closing Ceremonies were today, and to commemorate the end of the games, we’re featuring our most popular 100 Olympic Innovations. Over the last few months, Trend Hunters have contributed more than 250 unique stories, leading up to this point.  So with the Olympic Closing Ceremonies being today, our fascination here will likely simmer down for a couple more years… So long Beijing! Via: trendhunter

10 Hilarious Olympic Images (GALLERY)

Synchronized Silliness?

AOL Sports has created this fun collection of photographs of the ‘synchronized silliness’ seen recently in Beijing. Olympic level synchronized swimming is a sport that requires discipline, strength and…

Olympic Athletes as News Gossip (VIDEO)

CNN Roasts Amanda Beard on Michael Phelps

Amandra Beard has been roughly criticized on her commentary regarding dating Michael Phelps, even by huge news outlets. She was roasted by three anchors on CNN after used the word, “eww” to describe the…
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Reviving Olympic Sports (GALLERY)

NBC Stalks Michael Phelps With New Championships Coverage

The historic performance of Michael Phelps in the Beijing Olympic 2008 Games in China has helped NBC to record ratings. Not wanting to wait 4 more years to ride on Michael Phelps’s wave again in the 2010…
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Animal Olympics (GALLERY)

Wild Worth1000 Olympic Photoshopping

We've previously mentioned a Worth1000.com contest that required entrants to create Olympic-themed photoshop pictures. While last time they involved people, this new Olympic contest involved animals. So…
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Olympic Triathlete Models (VIDEO)

Vanessa Fernandes for Nike

Hot off the heels of her commercial for Nike, Portuguese triathlete Vanessa Fernandes won the silver medal in Beijing. Despite being the favorite to win the triathlon, Fernandes finished with a time of…
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Olympian Swimsuits for Public Sale (VIDEO)

Speedo LZR Swim Suit Available for Pre-Order

Speedo plans to maximize the buzz from Michael Phelps' historic run in Beijing by making its LZR Racer swim suits available for the general public to buy. The suits are $550 each--not bad for a design…
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Olympic Covers (GALLERY)

Michael Phelps & Ryan Lochte in Men's Journal

Superswimmer Michael Phelps is featured alongside good friend and Beijing Olympic Games 2008 opponent Ryan Lochte on the August 2008 cover of Men’s Journal Magazine. The two ‘fastest swimmers in American…
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Collectable Olympic Sneakers (GALLERY)

The 'Beijing' Collection by Nike

Nike has launched a Beijing Collection, which includes a collectible set of sneakers that honors this year’s Olympics. Each of these sneakers were inspired by something in Beijing, like the Beijing…
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Historic Olympic Records (GALLERY)

Michael Phelps Wins 8 Gold Medals in Beijing

Michael Phelps has made Olympics history by winning 8 Gold medals in the Beijing Olympic Games 2008. That is a perfect score for the 8 competitions he has participated in. Not only does he have the Midas…
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Ridiculously High-Calorie Diets (VIDEO)

Caloric Consumption of Beijing Olympic Athletes

It's a Herculean effort to consume enough calories to power an Olympic athlete; the 2,000-calorie diet recommended for mere mortals is vastly insufficient for these elite individuals. Today's New York…
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Olympic Diving Cameras

Gravity Drop Divecam Technology

Olympic divers have been dazzling viewers with their amazing and graceful skills. These popular spectator events are aided by an innovative diving camera technology which follows the diver all the way…
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Olympic Body Taping (VIDEO)

Kinesiology Tape Keeps Beijing's Olympians Together

If you’ve been watching the US women’s volleyball team play at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, chances are you’ve noticed the colored athletic tape that many of the Olympic athletes are wearing. This kinesiology…
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Rejecting Olympic Medals (VIDEO)

Swedish Wrestler Ara Abrahamian Loses Due to Politics

Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian threatened to quit wrestling after he threw his bronze medal before walking away from the presentation ceremony at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Abrahamian was angry…

Guinea Pig Olympics (GALLERY)

Olympic Photoshop Magic

It's time to charge head first into some more Photoshop magic with the Guinea Pig Olympics! Imagine for a moment how brilliant it would be if it was real. These images also prove that Photoshop geniuses…
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Human Powered Mini Cooper (GALLERY)

Beijing Olympic Mini Rickshaw

I absolutely love this! Mini is capitalizing on the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games with a unique hybrid of half Cooper Clubman, half rickshaw. A fleet of this human-powered sexy beast is currently serving…

Beijing Olympic Hero Ads (VIDEO)

China Boxer Zou Shiming for Nike

Chinese Olympic boxer Zou Shiming can pretty much be considered a celebrity in Beijing right about now. After his 11-2 win against his Venezuelan opponent, Eduard Bermudez Salas Wednesday, Shiming is making…
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Racist Beijing Olympic Scandals (GALLERY)

Spanish Team Slants Eyes For Photo Shoot

The Beijing 2008 Olympic games controversies continue, but this time, it’s not China who stands accused. It is Spain who has pulled a racist, immature trick. Spain’s Basketball Federation has unfathomably…
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Celebratory Commercials (VIDEO)

Visa Congratulates Michael Phelps in Beijing 2008 Olympics

With the world closely watching the extraordinary performance of Michael Phelps at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Visa was the first to congratulate him on setting the all-time record for most career…

Killer Olympic Photoshopping (GALLERY)

The Worthympic Games

The Beijing Olympics have the world captivated, and that includes photographers, as we've demonstrated through Olympic-themed Flickr pools, and Photoshop addicts, as proven by The Worthympic Games 3 contest.…
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Beijing Olympic Scandals (VIDEO)

9 Year Old Singer Was A Phony

This trend of faking things in the Beijing Olympic 2008 games really bothers me. After finding out that the opening ceremony's fireworks display was faked, it turns out that Lin Miaoke, the 9 year-old…

Beijing Olympic Kitsch (GALLERY)

Tacky BJ2008 Souvenirs

Despite the rather risque URL that starts bj2008, the official Olympic online shopping has some pretty cool AND some pretty lame souvenirs. I love the replica of the torch. It's about half the size of…
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$30 Million Beijing Olympic Torch Lighters (VIDEO)

Li Ning Cashes In

Li Ning is lining his pockets with $30 million, all because of his starring role in the 2008 Beijing Olympic opening ceremony. Li Ning is the former Chinese gymnast who was lifted on cables at the ceremony,…
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Ethical Beijing Olympic Apparel (GALLERY)

Eco Team Canada Uniforms

Team Canada has made is very clear that they're proud their Beijing Olympic outfits are environmentally-friendly. In fact, their sustainable suits have made quite a few headlines as the athletes and their…
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Controversial 2008 Beijing Olympics Ads

Benetton: Tibet vs China, 'Victims'

Italian fashion house, United Colors of Benetton, is sparking controversy with a two page ad that carries a China-Tibet theme. The ad shows a Tibetan monk and a Chinese soldier praying face to face with…

Olympic Inpsired Shoes

Nike Clark Kents Bejing 2008 Sneakers

Pre-Olympic fever delivered a whole range of fashion. Now that the Olympics have started, will designers be influenced by what they see in Beijing? I say yes. The Olympic Opening Ceremony was sure to have…

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games USBs (GALLERY)

Lenovo Olympics Collection

Lenovo, an official worldwide Olympics partner, has released an assortment of USB drives to celebrate the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Lenovo's Olympic torch inspired 4GB red thumbdrive, which was released…

Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony in Photos (UPDATE) (GALLERY)

It seems like the number 8 is indeed the lucky number for China. The opening ceremony in Beijing this week was by far the best Olympic opening yet. China sure set the level for the upcoming ceremonies…

Evolution of Olympic Torch Lightings (GALLERY)

10 Fascinating Cauldrons

Olympic torches are used to light the official Olympic flames which are held inside cauldrons. Since cauldrons date back to the original Olympic Games in ancient Athens, they are an still important part…

Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony Video (VIDEO)

Official Footage

This Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony video is perhaps the most coveted media on the web today. Any type of visual coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is the world's media darling of the week. Last…
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Olympic Street Style- Beijing Locals Embrace the Celebrations (GALLERY)

The Chinese have demonstrated their creativity with some cool interpretations of Olympic street style. Trips to the barber have taken on an Olympic flavour as locals have embraced the Games' motifs. Some…

Olympic Fashion Evolutions (GALLERY)

Playboy's Visual History of Women's Swimwear

Playboy is proving that watching well-built Olympian women in swimwear has taken big steps backwards the past two Olympic games. When Speedo added its LZR Racer swimsuit this year, it covered up more skin…
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Beijing Olympic Games Opening Highlights (GALLERY)

Advanced Techology Light Show

Photos from the Olympic Games opening ceremony are starting to be released and here are some that concentrate on just the light show that played an integral part of the event. Eye-popping lighting effects…
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Sartorial Olympics (GALLERY)

Ralph Lauren Fashion for Beijing Olympics

Not only did Ralph Lauren create the opening and closing ceremony outfits as well as village wear pieces for the US team, but it has now been revealed the Olympic collection will also be available to buy…

53 Positive Things About the 2008 Beijing Olympics (SUPER GALLERY)

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games kick off today, spiking global anticipation for the events and intrigue into China even further. With all the controversy surrounding the Olympics, particularly the protests…

Leaked Olympic Opening Ceremony (VIDEO)

Watch Before it Happens

Why bother waiting to watch the 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony when you can see it before it happened?  This is a friendly reminder from Trend Hunter that footage of the rehearsal has already leaked…
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Interactive Olympic Maps

Medal Count From 1896 to 2004

The NY Times have come up with a fascinating interactive map that you can play with to check out the medal counts by country for every Summer Games since the modern Olympic Games began in 1896. The size…

2008 Beijing Olympics Online

How to Watch the Olympics on the Web (Illegally?)

NBC might not want you to watch the Beijing 2008 Olympics on the web, but this is a celebration of China, and what would your Olympics schedule be like without a little copyright violation?  Oooh, a low…

15 Shocking Beijing Olympic Controversies (SUPER GALLERY)

The 2008 Beijing Olympics are just around the corner, with the opening ceremonies kicking off the event this Friday, August 8. These Olympics certainly didn't come without controversy, however, as this…

Smog Masks (GALLERY)

10 Global Photos

Olympic athletes are bracing themselves for the smog in Beijing, but the capital of China isn't the only place where air pollution is an issue. Photographers from around the world have documented, in…

Olympic Masks

US Cycling Team Prepared for Beijing Smog

The Beijing Olympics opening ceremony is only two days away, and by now most of the athletes have made their way to China. The American cycling team, however, made headlines upon their arrival. When…

17 Indicators Street Style Is Becoming Mainstream (SUPER GALLERY)

Scott Schumann, better known as the Sartorialist, has gone from shooting street style for his blog, to shooting for Vogue, and now as a model himself in the fall 2008 campaign for the GAP. This is a telling…

Beijing Street Style (GALLERY)

What do people wear in China? When it comes to the Beijing Olympics, that's probably one of major wonders fashion conscious people from around the world have. To answer that question -- and ease my own…

Olympic VOD

Beijing Games YouTube Channel

If you're like most us, you're ridiculously busy, and while you'd like to tune your TV into China to watch the Beijing Olympics, you just don't have the time. If this rings true, you'll be happy to know…

Au Natural Olympians (GALLERY)

Naked Powerade Athletes Show Their Muscles

Recalling the days when Olympic athletes competed without clothing, Powerade asked some U.K. Olympians to show their form. Rower-turned-cyclist Rebecca Romero shows off her formidable physique on her…
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Olympic Lifestyle Gold Shoes

Nike Limited Edition Metal

The Beijing Olympic games will be opening soon. Will you be wearing your country’s colors? Nike is counting on you getting Olympic fever for you feet and is launching the Nike Air Max 1 “Olympic Perforated…

7 Olympic Shoe Innovations (GALLERY)

Tech Shoes Help Athletes Going for Gold

Olympic athletes only use the best technology to train, and now the best technology is going into Olympic gear. The athletes will be looking for every advantage to get them to Olympic Gold. Here are seven…

Ten Olympic Torches (VIDEO)

Iconic Symbol for Sports Games

So much of the Olymic image is tied up in the five rings and the torch. Accordingly, designing the Olympic Torch has become a designers dream. It is interesting to note that the designer of the Beijing…

19 Amazing Aquariums (SUPER GALLERY)

Fish are likely the most low-maintenance pet out there, no doubt a huge reason they are so popular, but their magestic qualities and fascinating forms play huge factors in their appeal as well. They are…

Wearing Live Creatures As Accessories

Fish Bling

The latest fad among teenage girls in China's Chengdu city is wearing live small, living fish encased in plastic pendants as jewelery. Vendors say the fish can live up to three months in the sealed containers,…

Leaked Olympic Rehearsals (VIDEO)

China Furious over Footage

Top secret footage of the opening rehearsal for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has been released, and China isn't pleased. The tape shows participants doing a full dress rehearsal inside the Bird’s Nest…

Bejing Olympic Dancers (GALLERY)

Tiananmen Square Performance

Precisely a week before the 2008 Beijing Olympics kick off, a wonderful dance performance was performed in the infamous Tiananmen Square on August 1. The Chinese dancers were dressed in traditional dress,…

China's Designated Protest Zones (VIDEO)

Beijing Prepares for Olympic Anger

The Beijing Olympics are little less than a week ago, and the city is unable to hide its anticipation.... but protesters aren't afraid to show their feelings either. China is prepared for protesters,…

Beijing Olympics on Google Earth (GALLERY)

3D Aerials of China

Google Earth is giving Olympic fans a view of the China games like they've never seen before. Google Earth was sent new aerials taken on July 19th, 2008 by Geoeye, just in time for the Beijing Olympics…
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Bejing Olympics Architecture (GALLERY)

Herzog & de Meuron's National Stadium

Herzog & de Meuron are the architects behind the stunning new National Stadium in Beijing, China. As a follow up to previous articles about the so-called "Bird's Nest," we bring you new images from photographer…

Olympic Fashion Spreads (GALLERY)

China Vogue

China Vogue seems to be having some fun with their idea of Olympic fashion. All of China seems to be Olympic-themed and focused, so Vogue set up a fashion shoot to follow the crowd. The shots aren’t…

Olympic Sex Testing

China Sets Up Lab (Blame Pregnant Man?)

Believe it or not, the Beijing Olympic authorities are planning to test female Olympic athletes that are suspected to be males based on their external appearance. A test lab at the Peking Union Medical…

China Olympics Influence Fashion (GALLERY)

Lucy Liu in Harper's Bazaar

Lucy Lui and Harper’s Bazaar have teamed up to put exquisite, luxury fashion in some ridiculous extremes, trying desperately to make an Olympic themed spread. She wears Versace on the balance beam,…

Beijing Olympic Controversies (GALLERY)

Iran To Broadcast Female Competitors from China?

Ali Asghar Purmohammadi, the man responsible for broadcasting sports programs on Iran’s state-run television, has said he is trying to convince Iranian authorities to give special permission to broadcast…
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Olympic Theme Songs (VIDEO)

Australia Swim Team Anthem

In preparation for their trip to China, Australia's Olympic swim team has prepared their own theme song, called "Live It, Dream It." Sure it's cheesy, but it gets the team spirit up, and that's what sportsmanship…

Animated Advertising For Beijing Olympics (VIDEO)

BBC Sport's Olympics Monkey

The BBC Sport department has debuted a cool animated video campaign to promote its coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which start on 08.08.08. Artists Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn from the band Gorillaz…

Obama in China Olympic Broadcasts (VIDEO)

Sen. Spends $5 Million on NBC Ads

Barack Obama is shelling out $5 million to appear in advertisements throughout the duration of the Beijing Olympics. The China games are an opportune moment to bask in the media limelight, and as of…
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China Tourism Music Videos (VIDEO)

Beijing Welcomes You

If you're planning to head to China for the Beijing Olympics, these videos will give you -- and all other tourists -- a taste of what to expect. The Beijing Welcomes You video series is beautifully done.…

Miniature China Monuments (GALLERY)

Beijing Lego Sports City

This mini LEGO Beijing looks hideously complicated, but also captivating. The attention to detail in the China architecture remakes is outstanding! Of course this innovation comes from the legendary Brick…

Olympic Executions in China

Amnesty International Shot Ad

Amnesty International is really pissed off at China, and with good reason. According to their new, straight-to-the-point ad, "China holds the current world record of executions with executing 1,010 people…

Pro Sports Catfights (VIDEO)

WNBA Brawls

The WNBA had a good old cat fight. This is good. Catfights means Trend Hunter is writing about the WNBA -- that’s a women’s pro basketball league, in case you didn’t know. A couple of all stars…

Celebrity Cannonball Rallies

GumBall 3000 from San Fran to Beijing

What sort of motor sport race includes drivers such as Bam Margera, John Mayer, Tony Hawk, Matthew McConaughey, Billy Zane, and Jason Priestly? The GumBall 3000! And officially, it's not a race but,…

China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics (GALLERY)

China International Fashion Week

China International Fashion Week looked like one big publicity preview for all the glitz that will surround the Beijing Olympics next month. Nearly 40 fashion shows took place from 30 different brands.…

Olympic Cakes

Sweet Treat for Birds Nest Construction

Talented bakers in China have created this Beijing 2008 Olympic cake, complete with the five rings logo and images of the adorable official mascots. The background shows dancers in traditional Chinese…

100,000 Men on Segways

Security Guards at China Olympics

The upcoming Olympics in China have and will produce a lot of headlines. China has already been noted for their specially-made Bird's nest arena in Beijing, the largest fireworks display in the world,…

Designer Swimwear Fashion (GALLERY)

Olympic Boy in Esquire

In anticipation of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in China, the Olympics fascination is going strong in fashion magazines. The latest is in the July-August 2008 issue of Spanish Esquire which features…

Fashionable Beach Soccer for Men (GALLERY)

Dolce & Gabbana's Milano Hot Shoot

Dolce & Gabbana reinforce their love relationship with the world of sports via a new partnership with Milano Beach Soccer, Italy's champion team for the past two years. Already a Gold sponsor for A.C…

Human Centipedes (GALLERY)

Adidas Ad: Impossible is Nothing With 600 Million Legs

Adidas will not let Coca-Cola have all the Olympic fun alone, so they released cool print ads using some of the best sports talent as part of their very successful Impossible is Nothing campaign. The…

Olympic Coca-Cola Commercials (VIDEO)

3 Fun Beijing Ads

Coca-Cola is amping up its marketing efforts with three TV commercials celebrating the much anticipated Beijing Olympics in China next month. The above featured commercial celebrates the opening of the…

Camouflaging Human Rights Violations (GALLERY)

Amnesty International Flags Campaign

Following the 15 body paint innovations cluster, TrendHunter brings you a strong body paint visual by Amnesty International. In the campaign, body paint is artistically used on models to camouflage terrible…

Air-Conditioned Sports Equipment (GALLERY)

Control Freek Tennis Racquet

Having a firm and tight grip on a tennis racquet is essential to good performance. If you suffer from sweaty hands, these innovative, cool Control Freek tennis racquets might be a good investment. The…

Olympic Topiaries (GALLERY)

Beijing Garden Sculptures

China is doing a lot to prepare for the Olympic games next month, including sprucing up the aesthetics of the city. These giant topiaries are a fantastic example of the tremendous effort being put forth…

Wonder Women Swimmers (GALLERY)

Dara Torres Makes it to 5th Olympics

Dara Torres has backed up all the hype and buzz she received after a recent sizzling photoshoot by qualifying for her fifth Olympics. At the age of 41, Torres has defied logic and stereotypes in a sport…

Strangest Baby Names (GALLERY)

From Celeb Babies to Search Engine Optimized Names

Nicole Kidman, who recently named her new baby girl Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, is one of many parents giving their babies extremely unique names. Also this week, Matthew McConaughey and his girlfriend Camila…

Chinese Olympic Money (GALLERY)

Bank Notes Commemorate Beijing Games

These photos released by China's Xinhua news agency display the new 10-yuan banknote (US $1.45) to commemorate the Beijing Olympic Games. The notes were issued by the central bank People's Bank of China…

Team America Olympic Uniforms (GALLERY)

Nike Swift Suits

Nike will be releasing its brand new ground, breaking Swift suits for the Olympics this July. Nike is marketing the product as a complete suit that includes socks and arm-length gloves. They have tried…

Chinese Olympic Torture Techniques (GALLERY)

Amnesty International's Beijing Awareness Ad

This powerful new campaign from Amnesty International uses Olympic games such as swimming, archery, and weight lifting as torture techniques. In an obvious critique of China’s human rights violations…

Aged Olympians (VIDEO)

Dara Torres is 41 & Hot as Ever

Dara Torres is a 41-year-old Olympic hopeful trying to make the US team for the Beijing Olympics. The fact that she's about two decades older than the average competitor doesn't faze her. She's been persisting…

Top 42 Outrageous Fashion Shows (SUPER GALLERY)

As an editor of Trend Hunter, I've made a lot of wild discoveries. In the fashion field, in particular, it's amused me to see the different ways in which designers stage their creativity on the runways.…

Olympic Editorials (GALLERY)

"A Strong Look" for Arena Magazine

In the past few months, we've seen an outpouring of Olympic ads and sports gear innovations. Not to be left out, Olympic fever has hit fashion magazines as well and inspired Olympic themed photo shoots.…

Luxury Olympic Fashion (GALLERY)

8-8-2008 GUCCI Limited edition

In celebration of the Beijing Olympics,, Gucci has launched a full line of red luxury goods. In total, Gucci has produced 8 accessories, each inspired by competitive sports. The entire line plays a numbers…

Winning With Females (VIDEO)

China's Female-Centric Olympic Strategy

China’s secret formula for the Olympics revolves around women. In short, female sports are underfunded throughout the world. Realizing this, China began over-funding its female teams (relative to the…

Shoes Made of Rice

The Secret to Olympic Gold?

The secret to winning Olympic gold may lie in an innovative new shoe made with grains of rice. The Japanese sneakers, custom made by Hitoshi Mimura, will be put to the test by United State distance runners…

Million Dollar Olympic Bicycles (VIDEO)

Theo Bos Bids on Gold with Koga Miyata

Dutch track cyclist Theo Bos hopes that a special one million dollar bicycle designed by cycle maker Koga Miyata will ensure him the Gold medal at the Beijing Olympics after narrowly missing out on the…

Real Life Pinheads

Self-Piercing for Olympics

A Chinese man turned himself into a real life pinhead, not as a demonstration of mind over manner or some twisted form of acupuncture, but as a PR stunt to promote the upcoming Olympics. Dr Wei Sheng used…

Female Fighters (VIDEO)

Gladiators on Sky One

We pointed out the way gladiators inspired fashion houses like Balenciaga last season, and now it looks as if the ancient warrior look has spread to female fashion photography. Some of the UK's finest…

Living Keychains

Real Fish in Beijing Olympics Trinkets

Animal rights activists are protesting an unofficial Beijing Olympics keychain which houses a real fish. Although the goldfish are living at the time of sale, there's no way the little creatures would…

Flatpack Stadiums (VIDEO)

2012 London Olympics Architecture

The 2008 Beijing Olympics haven't even begun, and already there's buzz about the 2012 London Olympics. The plans for the flatpack stadium were unveiled and they're quite remarkable, and make perfect sense.…

Olympic Brand Battles (GALLERY)

Nike & Adidas for Beijing 2008

Nike and Adidas are fighting to dress China's 2.6 billion feet, both brands taking advantage of the upcoming Beijing Olympics. The two leading sportswear companies are going head to head to deck the Chinese…

2008 Olympic Mascots (GALLERY)

The Fuwa

The 2008 Beijing Olympics have been enveloped in unending political controversy so it’s been tough for some sports fans to get excited. Putting those aspects aside, I really love the five Olympic mascots…

Performance-Enhancing Olympic Gear II

Nike PreCool Vest

Nike has unveiled the PreCool Vest, developed specially for the Bejing 2008 Olympics. The vest promises improved performance by cooling the athletes' muscles before they compete. Studies show that muscles…

Beijing Olympic Art (VIDEO)

Song of Sand 2008

Anticipation is rising in Beijing for the Summer 2008 Olympic Games, and that excitement has translated into some pretty unique art. Song of Sand 2008, shown in the above video, is a really creative project…

Eco-Friendly Olympic Fashion (VIDEO)

Canadian Teams Go Green

True to the country's green nature, Canada's official Olympic 2008 clothing line will be an environmentally-friendly one. In addition to having Canada's patriotic red and white colours, the fashion line…

Giant Eco-Friendly LED Displays (GALLERY)

Beijing Greenpix Zero Energy Wall

The Greenpix Zero Energy Media LED Wall in Beijing was created by Simone Giostra & Partners and Arup and can be seen in the gallery. The gigantic LED wall, which is near the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic…

Top 22 Billion Dollar Features

Ultra Luxury Lifestyles (SUPER GALLERY)

A few decades ago, a billion dollars was an unfathomable amount of money. Today, however, billion dollar companies are, dare I say it, common. Even individual billionaires aren't hard to find, and that…

Olympic Advertising (VIDEO)

Freddy Ads for Italian Athletes

Italy's Olympic team is being officially sponsored by Freddy who have hired Italian ad agency, 1861 United, to create a unique series of very visual ad campaigns. The ads consists of print campaigns…

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