Victory at the Olympic Games in Beijing proved the crowning glory of an unforgettable 2008 for Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. Nadal had already enjoyed a career-defining season, having secured his fourth French Open title in Paris and edged Roger Federer in the fading light at the Wimbledon final in a match widely regarded as the greatest of the modern era.
BMX proved itself to be one of the most popular in Beijing as blistering pace, combative racing and spectacular leaps combined to produce a terrific spectacle.Up for grabs were gold medals in the men’s and women’s races, conducted over preliminary, semi-final and final rounds.