Norway at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Norway competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. On 10 June, the NOC selected 50 athletes for the Olympic Games. A week later, a further eight athletes were added. More selections were made on 17 June, 1 July, 14 July (a handball squad) and 17 July. A total of 85 participants were selected for the Olympics. Cycling. Road. On 1 August, Thor Hushovd announced his withdrawal due to an illness, and was replaced by Nordhaug. Football. The men's under-21 team failed to qualify after drawing with Bosnia -Herzegovina and losing to Armenia in the first qualifying stage. Meanwhile, the women's team qualified for the Olympics after placing in the semi-final round at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup. Handball. The women's team qualified due to winning the European Championships. Shooting. The Norwegian Shooting Federation had suggested selecting Ingrid Stubsjøen for the team, but the Norwegian National Olympic Committee selected Vestveit instead after good performances in the final World Cup event of the 2008 season. Swimming. Alexander Dale Oen won Norway's first ever swimming medal at the Olympics. Norway at the 2008 Summer