Josh Inman (L), Bryan Volpenhein and Marcus McElhenney of the US men's eight rowing team look on during the medal ceremony after their bronze medal win at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 17, 2008. [Agencies]

Victory ceremony hostesses are ready for another ceremony in Qingdao, Shandong Province August 17, 2008. [Xinhua]

International Olympic Committee Co-ordination commission chairman Sergey Bubka (R) looks on during the medal ceremony of the women's floor final of the artistic gymnastics event of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing on August 17, 2008. [Agencies]

Medal bearers pose during a medal ceremony after rowing finals of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park north of Beijing, August 17, 2008. [Agencies]

Victory ceremony hostesses are ready for another ceremony in Qingdao, Shandong Province August 17, 2008. [Xinhua]