China

A staggering sum of life-changing bonuses helped spur China to the top of the gold medal count

Breaking down Beijing's winners

ONLINE > Get a complete wrap-up from Beijing—including favorite memories from SI's staff in China, the best photos from the Games and a video of Heinz Kleutmeier's images of Michael Phelps.

China was stunned when an old injury flared up to keep its hero, Liu Xiang, from competing in the hurdles, on the same day the U.S. broke through with its first golds

Great Britain is preparing to take the torch with a self-imposed mandate: Spend less, medal more and put together a Games that will leave a lasting mark