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Belarus hammer throw medalists caught doping
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SPORTS: Opening ceremony lights up Bird's Nest
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Opening ceremony lights up Bird's Nest


(NECN) - At 8:08 Friday morning our time -- 8:08pm in Beijing -- the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympic Summer Games began, illuminating the sky surrounding the Bird's Nest.

We have video that was shot outside the stadium of this magnificent sight.

The ceremonies can be seen tonight on NBC.

For a look at the New England athletes competing in the Olympic Games, check out bostonscore.com and the list compiled by Ted McEnroe. This, along with more information as the Games roll on, can be found under the Olympics tab.

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