There were many LDS athletes at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. They include:
April Steiner Bennett pole vault, US
Niklas Arrhenius : discus, Sweden
Lindsey Anderson: steeplechase, US
Laura Berg: softball, US
Jill Camarena: shot put, US
Tairia Flowers: softball, US
Jake Gibb: beach volleyball, US
Alicia Hollowell: alternate pitcher, US
Rich Lambourne: indoor volleyball, US
Josh McAdams : steeplechase, US
Ryan Millar: indoor volleyball, US
Lacey Nymeyer: swimming, US
Hayley Palmer: swimming, New Zealand
Charmian Purcell: basketball, New Zealand
Natalie Purcell: basketball, New Zealand
Melanie Roach: weightlifting, US
Noni Wharemate: women’s basketball, New Zealand
The 2008 Paralympics also boasted two LDS players. They are held in the same country as the Olympics, in the September following.