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Egypt's Aya Medany wins the women's competition

Egypt's Aya Medany wins the women's competition

After a massive day of competition, Egypt's Aya Medany won the title of the "Good Luck Beijing" 2007 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final. With less than a year to go until the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Medany put on a fantastic display, across all five disciplines, and she was rewarded with a qualification position for next year's Olympics. She finished the day with 5536 points, just eight points ahead of second-placed Elen Rublevska (LAT). [Full story]

Olympic City

Welcome to BeijingWelcome to BeijingIn 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>>

Competition Schedule

Date Match
September 15 Men
September 16 Women
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Olympic Competition

Modern PentathlonModern PentathlonA young French cavalry officer of the 19th century was sent on horseback to deliver a message. He rode across the uneven terrain, through enemy lines, and was confronted by a soldier with his sword drawn. More>>

Competition Venues

Olympic Sports Center StadiumOlympic Sports Center StadiumDuring the last decade, the Olympic Sports Center Stadium was once the most outstanding stadium of its type in China with exceptional facilities. More>>

Ying Tung NatatoriumYing Tung NatatoriumThe complex not only can meet the requirements of the Beijing Olympics, but also the rising demands of the Beijing residents for physical exercise. More>>

Fencing HallFencing HallWith an area of 6,400 sq m, the Fencing Hall will be converted into a large conference hall with capacity for 6,000 people following the Olympic Games. More>>