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Beijing Olympic Games 08-08-08

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Exactly three years ago, I was in Beijing for the Opening Ceremony of my second Olympics.  Working as a volunteer at the Aquatic Centre during the Athens 2004 Olympic Games had been an amazing experience, so I couldn’t miss the…

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