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The 2008 Beijing Olympics is coming to the end. But here are 6 unusual facts about it I have to you guys. I think most of you may not know it yet.

Rocket Power In order to fend off wet weather, 1,104 rain-dispersing rockets were fired into the skies before the opening ceremony in Beijing on 8th August. This is the first time this technology was used at such a high-profile event.

The Positive Greek On the very first day of the Games, Greek sprinter Tassos Gousis was sent home after tests proved positive for a prohibited performance drug.

The First Winner First gold of the Games was won by Katerina Emmons of the Czech Republic (Women's 10m air rifle).

An Indian First India won its first ever Olympic gold medal in individual events. (Abhinav Bindra, 10m air rifles).

The Kids The lowest age for an Olympic participant is 16. Gymnastics is the area in which largest number of controversies related to lowest age crop up. More controversies surround female gymnasts than their male counterparts.

Horrible Start To a World Record Run Usain Bolt of Jamaica, the fastest man ever on earth, amazingly had the second worst start among 8 finalists in terms of reaction time (0.165 sec), when he started off his final run on 16th August 2008.

Source: http://blog.yoyoor.com/