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Say gold! TODAY captures Olympians' winning smiles

Posted: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 7:23 AM by Jen Brown
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From Ryan Osborn, TODAY producer

As we have at previous Games, we've partnered with Getty Images again in Beijing.

In addition to providing us with some of the most powerful pictures from all over Beijing, we also have a Getty photographer on our set who has been taking portraits of the athletes that appear on our show.

Here are a few highlights. Their smiles tell the story better than any words.

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Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin show off their all-around hardware.

 

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Kristin Armstrong took home gold in cycling's road individual time trial.

 

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Caroline Burckle won bronze on the women's 4x200m freestyle relay.

 

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Ricky Berens won gold on the 4x200m freestyle relay.

 

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Allison Schmitt rocks out after winning bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay.

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I've enjoyed watching the Olympics!  My favorite to watch is gymnastics and swimming.  I have to say Congratulations to Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liutin and Micheal Phelps of course!  I just love Shawn Johnson's character though!  She seems so sweet and she always has a smile on her face no matter what!  Way to go Team America!

Kassie Gorder, Sheridan, WY (Sent Wednesday, August 20, 2008 2:21 PM)

I've enjoyed watching the Olympics!  My favorite to watch is gymnastics and swimming.  I have to say Congratulations to Shawn Johnson, Nastia Liutin and Micheal Phelps of course!  I just love Shawn Johnson's character though!  She seems so sweet and she always has a smile on her face no matter what!  Way to go Team America!

Kassie Gorder, Sheridan, WY (Sent Wednesday, August 20, 2008 2:22 PM)

Greatttttttttttttt job to NBC covering the Olympics--you have kept me captivated each night with all the coverage.  I think the Today show crew is awsome--the right mix for all to enjoy-the dream team--Matt, Meridith, Ann and Al all deserve a gold metal--keep up the great job!!!!!!

Patty Vencill (Sent Wednesday, August 20, 2008 5:42 PM)

I loved the olympics this year! I was captivated from the opening ceremonies onward. My favorites were the swimming events and gymnastics, like always. I would take breaks at work just to watch the swimming events. Go team USA!

Andrea, Portland, Oregon (Sent Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:21 PM)

I am SO incredible impressed with your coverage of the Olympics. I have never tuned in to watch the Olympics like I have this time around - practically every night. I also loved all the add'l segments you included on the amazing Chinese culture. I had no idea how contemporary Beijing was. Your coverage definitely sparked a fire under my rear to go to China someday. It looks incredible... so much history and culture to experience. Bravo!

Chris Janssen, New York, NY (Sent Friday, August 22, 2008 8:58 AM)

NBC --- You've won the gold!  A most outstanding job of bringing us, the viewers, the Olympics in every aspect and detail.  I have spent the last 2 weeks glued to my TV until Bob Costas signs off!  I think many would agree that we've all enjoyed 2008 Beijing Olympics as much as Matt, Meredith, Ann, Al, and everybody else at NBC.  Did somebody say Emmy!?

Vicki, Eureka, CA (Sent Friday, August 22, 2008 7:43 PM)

I am sooooo excited about the Olympics!! my favorite sport to watch is Track and Field!

QueenEsts (Sent Saturday, August 23, 2008 4:53 PM)



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