Highlights - Friday, August 8

ABC - August 8, 2008, 6:40 am

10:08pm (AEST) - OPENING CEREMONY

After an up-and-down build-up, the Games will finally begin with a spectacular Opening Ceremony.

The three-hour ceremony will involve 10,000 performers and has been put together by Chinese film director Zhang Yimou.

The weather could put a dampner on things - showers are forecast.

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Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	China	44	14	19	77
2	United States	26	26	27	79
3	Great Britain	16	10	10	36
4	Russia	12	14	18	44
5	Australia	11	12	12	35