Hyleas Fountain of the US reacts after winning her heat in the women's heptathlon 200m at the Track & Field events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 15 August 2008. EPA/KERIM OKTEN



It's not all competition.
Rasa Troup of Lithuania checks on fellow runner Elena Romagnolo of Italy after she collapsed at the finish line during the women's 3000m steeplechase heat at the Track & Field events of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, Beijing, China, 15 August 2008. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON



Gold medalist Satoshi Ishii of Japan shows his medal after the medal ceremony in the men's +100kg category of the judo events at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China, 15 August 2008. EPA/SIMELA PANTZARTZI



PROUD WINNER: Nastia Liukin of the US holds her gold medal on the podium after winning the women's individual all-around artistic gymnastics final.



The beast, Michael Phelps. What else can you say about him?

There are some great pics, HERE, on MSNBC.