BEIJING, China, October 27. THE Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee announced today that the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing will include open-water swimming events for men and women.

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Michael Phelps celebrates with Peter Vanderkaay and Ryan Lochte after winning the gold medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Anja Niedringhaus/AP Photo Led ...