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Xie Limei wins Women's Triple Jump

Xie Limei from China won gold on Sunday with a jump of 14.39 meters in the Women's Triple Jump at the Good Luck Beijing China Athletics Open. Li Qian from China finished second with a jump of 13.93 meters and Sha Li, also from China, came in third with a jump of 13.73 meters. [Full story]

Welcome to Beijing

Welcome to Beijing In 2008, when you are at the grand occasion of the Olympic Games with the theme slogan of "One World One Dream", you will also find yourselves experiencing the oriental ancient civilization of Beijing.
Beijing was the capital city of the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties of China. The largest palace of the world, the Forbidden City, is located on the central axis of Beijing city. More>>

Co-host Cities

ShenyangThe capital city of Liaoning Province, Shenyang is the economic, cultural, financial and commercial center of northeast China, with a population of 6.93 million. More>>

QinhuangdaoQinhuangdao is a beautiful coastal city known for its nice and ice-free port, the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass and the summer resort in Beidaihe. More>>

Get To Know Beijing

LodgingLodging arrangement is probably one of your greatest concerns in your journey. More>>

Places of InterestBeijing is a famous oriental city with profound history and splendid culture. More>>

ShoppingThere are more than 100 large and middle-scale shopping centers in Beijing. More>>

DiningBeijing Roast duck is thought to be one of the most delicious dishes all over the world. More>>

TransportationBeijing is a transportation hub with a network of roads, railways and a major airport. More>>

WeatherBeijing has a warm and temperate climate, featuring four distinctive seasons ...More>>

Good Luck Beijing Calendar

Date	Event
April 16-20, 2008	2008 Synchronised Swimming Qualification Tournament
April 18-20, 2008	FIE World Championships
April 18-19, 2008	2008 IAAF Race Walking Challenge
April 19, 2008	Womens Olympic Football Tournament 2008
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Good Luck Beijing Athletics China Open

• Chinese athletes achieve new PRs at Bird's Nest [06-28 08:56]
• Day four roundup: Sudan and Malaysia claim first golds [05-26 10:39]
• Amna Bakhit wins gold in Women's 800m [05-25 20:43]
• Li Mingxuan wins Good Luck Beijing Men's 200m [05-25 19:41]
• Han Ling takes gold in Women's 200m [05-25 19:31]
• Day Four Morning Roundup: Australian Patrick Johnson leads in 200m race [05-25 17:41]
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Women's Olympic Football Tournament 2008

• Drawing of lots for Olympic Football tournaments to be held Apr. 20[2008-04-20]
• Women's Olympic Football Tournament: Brazil defeats Ghana 5-1[2008-04-19]
• Photo: Christiane of Brazil celebrates the goal[2008-04-19]
• Photo: Ghananian women's soccer team[2008-04-19]
• News Flash: Brazil overpowers Ghana in women's Olympic Football Tournament[2008-04-19]
• Photo: Brazilian women's soccer team[2008-04-19]
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Good Luck Beijing 2008 Marathon

• Photo: Runners take part in marathon tournament[2008-04-20]
• Photo: Chen Rong sprints to victory[2008-04-20]
• Chinese Chen Rong win first women's marathon at Bird's Nest[2008-04-20]
• China sweeps medals in women's marathon Olympic test event[2008-04-20]
• Stirring moods signify Bird's Nest public debut[2008-04-20]
• Chinese Chen Rong, Mongolian Batochir take marathon gold amid rain[2008-04-20]
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ISSF Beijing World Cup 2008

• China claims six gold medals at Shooting World Cup[2008-04-20]
• French shooter Henry nails down gold in men's 50m rifle three positions[2008-04-20]
• Chinese Qu frustrates world record holder to wrap last gold in WC[2008-04-20]
• Young shooter clinches third gold in a surprise for France[2008-04-20]
• World record holder Hancock leads going into men's skeet final[2008-04-20]
• Josselin Henry of France crowned men's 50m rifle 3 positions title[2008-04-20]
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Latest News

• Prohibited items in Olympic Green [04-18 20:47]
• Bayi beats Henan 3-0 [04-17 15:52]
• 2008 Diving World Cup: Ticket sale to start [02-10 16:02]
• Volunteer services at Water Cube appreciated [02-03 14:07]
• China lose to Japan in opening of wheelchair basketball tournament [01-20 15:00]
• Wheelchair Basketball tournament organizing committee formed [01-15 10:41]
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Competition Venue

The National Aquatics Center

The participants of the 2nd World Press Briefing of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games visited on Oct. 10 the National Aquatics Center of China, or the Water Cube, which is nearly completed... More>>

• Water Cube nearly completed

Competition Venue

Olympic Sports Center Stadium

So true for the National Olympic Sports Center Stadium, which in its heyday was China's stadium de jur -- the site for the 11th Beijing Asian Games.... More>>

• Olympic Sports Center Stadium ready for modern pentathlon competition

Competition Venue

Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium

Located in Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, it covers 21,000 sq m... More>>