Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 100 metres butterfly, both set in Sydney, remained Olympic records. Michael Phelps of the United States also broke the record for the most gold medals ever won by an Olympian with a total of 14; 8 of which were won during the 2008 Summer Olympics - this was also a world record. <nowiki>*</nowiki> World record split from the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay Note: At the 4 × 100 m freestyle relay final, anchor Jason Lezak swam the fastest 100 m split (46.06); however, this is not considered an official FINA record, as he did not swim
Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics the bronze medal. Serbia at the 2008 Summer Olympics Serbia competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, People's Republic of China. The country returned under the name "Serbia" after 96 years, previously competing under the names "Yugoslavia" (1920–1988), "Independent Olympic Participants" (1992), "Yugoslavia" (1996–2002) and "Serbia and Montenegro" (2004–2006). The flag on the opening ceremony was held by shooter Jasna Šekarić, who has won five medals in her five previous Olympic appearances. Serbia was to be represented in tennis by the women's world number one and 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic and world number two Jelena Janković, men's