Guinness World Records has returned the title of world's tallest man to China's Bao Xishun, 2.36 metres (7 feet 9 inches) after Ukrainian Leonid Stadnyk, 2.57 metres (8 feet 5 inches) who "doesn't want to be bothered" refused to be measured under new guidelines.

The Chinese superstar of the Olympic Games left the track by the back door. The symbolic figure of the increasing Chinese sportive power, Liu Xiang - 刘翔 has to abandon the Games without even the chance to run in the 110 meters hurdles final.

After her victory in the women's 3-meter springboard sunday, Guo Jingjing  - 郭晶晶 received her gold medal from her father-in-law Timothy Fok - 霍震霆.

Only 9 years of age, this little girl has become a national star over night after having sung "Homeland Ode" at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

After her break-up with the French businessman Guillaume Brochard a year ago, the actress would have found love again in the arms of the German architect Ole Scheeren.

After clinching the silver medal in the mens 400m freestyle, Zhang Lin savours the joy of celebrity. As the saying goes : work hard, play hard !