Olympic Football

Football, or soccer as it is known in the U.S., has been a sport at the Summer Olympics since 1908.International Olympic Committee: Olympic Football History Medal sets are awarded to the top men's and women's teams.Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Football

The football events at the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in and around Beijing, China.Official Site of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Time and Venues The football venues include Shanghai Stadium, Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium, Shenyang Olympic Sport Center Stadium, Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium, Workers Stadium, Olympic Sports Center and the Beijing National Stadium.Official Site of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Time and Venues Games will be held from August 6 to August 23, 2008.Official Site of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Time and Venues

In the women's tournament, the United States defeated Brazil in the final game to win the gold medal on August 21. The men from Argentina conquered Nigeria for the gold medal on August 23.NBC Olympics: Soccer: Results and Schedules

Football was an exhibition sport at the 1900 and 1904 Summer Olympics.International Olympic Committee: Olympic Football History In 1908, men's football became a full medal sport.International Olympic Committee: Olympic Football History Women's football was introduced in 1996.International Olympic Committee: Olympic Football History