Good Luck Beijing 2008 Marathon

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Chinese Chen Rong, Mongolian Batochir take marathon gold amid rain

Chinese runner Chen Rong won the women's race in the Beijing Marathon, which finished at National Stadium on a rainy Sunday morning. The 20-year-old clocked two hours, 30 minutes and 42 seconds. Mongolian BATOCHIR Serod won the men's race in a personal best time of 2:14:15 and Chinese Li Zhuhong was second. [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>>

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

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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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Latest News

• 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]
• Flash: Chinese take top three spots in Beijing Marathon women's race[2008-04-20]
• Flash: Chen Rong, 20, win women's race[2008-04-20]
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Photo Gallery

• Photo: Runners take part in marathon tournament[2008-04-20]
• Photo: Chen Rong sprints to victory[2008-04-20]
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