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2nd September 2007
World Rowing Championships - Germany
| August 26, 2007 6:00 pm | to | September 2, 2007 6:00 pm |
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| August 25, 2007 12:00 am | to | September 2, 2007 12:00 am |
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Preparations for World Conference on Sport and the Environment
Beijing is preparing to host the World Conference on Sport and the Environment. It will be held from October 25th to the 27th.
Pollution fears for long distance and endurance events
In a marathon held in Osaka, Japan on Saturday several runners were taken away on stretchers from heat exhaustion. High temperatures, humidity and high levels of pollution in Osaka are conditions that athletes will be facing in Beijing next year. Beijing’s pollution could even be worse than that of Japan.
“For me, it was the hardest race of my life because the condition is no good,” said José Manuel Martínez of Spain, the 10th-place finisher, standing a few feet from where another competitor toppled over without warning. “I hope the Olympics will be better. If Beijing is going to be anything like this, I don’t know what we will do.”
Read more: Beijing Air Raises Questions for Olympics
Gary Russell Jr moves one more step to the Olympics
Gary Russell Jr beat Roberto Marroquin to move one more fight to the Olympics.
“I’m still not happy,” Russell muttered later as he left the George R. Brown Convention Center. “I’m not going to feel great until the tournament is over, and I have won.”
Read more: Russell Moves Closer To Redemption, Beijing
Noel Adonis named chef-de-mission for Guyana
Noel Adonis who is President of the Guyana Rugby Football Union, has been named chef-de-mission of the Guyana Olympic team. He traveled to Beijing earlier this year for the one year to go ceremony. He took part in a tree planting ceremony. Each tree planted bears the name of each participating country. When the team visits Beijing next year they will be able to see a fully grown tree.
“I was very impressed with the progress that they have made in preparation for the hosting of next year’s Olympic games. They are many architectural wonders, some already complete and some currently under construction. All reflect the country’s effectiveness in preparation for this prestigious event.”
Read more: Noel Adonis named Chef-de-mission of Beijing Olympics team