Beijing holds marathon relay to celebrate Olympic 100-day countdown
30/4/2008 16:57
Beijing conducted a big marathon relay to mark the 100-day countdown of
the coming Olympic Games in Beijing today.
Some 1,000 runners, most of which
Beijing citizens from different districts and counties, took part in the 31.5
kilometers relay, which starts from the west public area of the national stadium
and also ends at the "Bird's Nest".
About 10,000 people showed their support
and welcome for the Beijing Olympics by attending a series of celebrating
programs including the marathon relay, a 2 kilometers run and a public sports
exhibition.
Chinese traditional shadow boxing were performed at the Olympic
Green by 2,000 fervent people, and various of Chinese dancing and acrobatics
were also shown at the scene.
Xinhua
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