Beyond Phelps: The Olympics' big high-tech winners

Internet shines in Beijing

Of all the record-breaking Olympic moments we've seen - Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals; 41-year-old Dara Torres snaring silver against rivals half her age; and Jamaica's Usain Bolt proving himself the world's fastest man - none has amazed us more than the flawless performance of the Internet. From instantaneous headlines on our mobile phones to live video on our PCs, the Internet made it possible for us to experience the excitement of the Olympics in real-time and in high-definition from halfway around the world. A handful of Internet companies stand out as having done the most to support the first truly online Olympic Games. Here's our list of winners, counting down to number one.

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