Urging Athletes in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games to speak out against China's human rights violations and abuses, and publicly support Tibet’s freedom. The images featured on Olympix2008 are artistic creations, made to encourage athletes to take a moral stance,and, as NBA star John Amaechi put it, "acknowledge that being an ambassador for human rights in China is the most Olympian thing to do".
From right, Natalie Coughlin, Caroline Burckle and Allison Schmitt watch Katie Hoff swimming the final leg of the women's 800-meter freestyle relay. The team finished third behind Australia and China.
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