Photographers surround Michael Phelps of the U.S. after he won his eighth gold medal of the games at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 17, 2008.

Competitors clear a barrier surrounded by photographers during the women's 3,000m steeplechase athletics competition at the National Stadium during the Beijing Olympic Games, August 17, 2008. [Agencies]

Photographers prepare their cameras to take pictures of events on the second day of the athletics competitions at the "Bird's Nest" National Stadium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 16, 2008.