| Torch relay of Wuhan leg kicks off Torchbearer Yang Wei and Luo Qingquan, Secretary of the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee, hold the torch on the openning ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games ... english.people.com.cn |
American Lochte breaks world record to win men's 200m backstroke gold &$ &$Ryan Lochte of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 200m backstroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. Lochte set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event in a time of 1 minute 53.94 seconds. (Xinhua/Ding Xu) &$&$ Ryan Lochte of the United States broke the world record to win the ... english.people.com.cn |
China's Zou Kai wins gymnastics men's floor exercise gold China's Zou Kai won gymnastics men's floor exercise gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics. &$ &$China's Zou Kai performs on the floor during the men's apparatus final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)&$&$ The 20-year-old, who was making his Olympic debut, won the surprise gold medal at 16.050 points, after reigning world champion D ... english.people.com.cn |
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Like a Plant, His Roots Are Showing A three-volume book and two gallery exhibitions explore the growth of the photographer Bruce Davidson. nytimes.com |