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Dancers Perform at 2008 Olympics in Beijing
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Queen Elizabeth II Performer Parachutes Into 2012 Olympics in London
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Naomi Osaka Surprises the Crowd at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Tennis star Naomi Osaka aced her role during the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony by lighting the Olympic Cauldron at the end of the event, surprising viewers around the world.
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Tonga's Pita Taufatofua Becomes Internet Sensation
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua returned to the 2020 Olympics Opening Ceremony to represent his country—and ended up causing a social media frenzy over his oiled-up appearance.