Beijing gets ready
US athlete Natasha Hastings (2nd left) and her compatriots arrive at the airport in Beijing ahead of the IAAF Athletics World Championships yesterday. The Athletics World Championships begins on Saturday and will run through to August 30. (PHOTOS: AFP)
Workers practice placing hurdles on the running track yesterday in China’s National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, ahead of the IAAF Athletics World Championships.
Attendants stand in the tunnel during a rehearsal of medal presentation ceremonies in China’s National Stadium yesterday.
Attendants have a team meeting before practicing medal presentation ceremonies in China’s National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest yesterday.
Workers install grass on the field in China’s National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest.
Chinese paramilitary policemen practice raising flags for medal ceremonies at the IAAF Athletics World Championships.