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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Australia's Moesha Johnson (C), Italy's Ginevra Taddeucci (L) and Japan's Ichika Kajimoto show off their medals, after finishing first, second and third, respectively, in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto of Japan shows off her medal after winning bronze in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto (2nd from R) of Japan makes a start in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto (2nd from R) of Japan makes a start in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto of Japan competes in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto of Japan competes in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto of Japan competes in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Australia's Moesha Johnson (C) celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025, alongside Italy's Ginevra Taddeucci (L) and Japan's Ichika Kajimoto, who finished second and third, respectively.

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Swimming: World Aquatics Championships

Ichika Kajimoto of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's 5-kilometer open water swimming at the world aquatics championships in Singapore on July 18, 2025.

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SWEDEN ROYALS AT NORDIC SKI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN'S 50 KMS

TRONDHEIM, NORWAY 20250309Ebba Andersson, who fell and finished fourth, with Crown Princess Victoria, and receives a hug from Prince Daniel, after the women's 5-kilometer during the 2025 World Ski Championships in Trondheim.*** The image is included in the SPORTS PACKAGE. For others PAYMENT IMAGE ***Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240523) -- BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A supervisor is pictured at the driver's seat on an autonomous driving minibus in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A screen displays real-time road surface situation and operational information inside an autonomous driving minibus that runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A citizen books a free trip on the autonomous driving minibus through a mobile phone application in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An autonomous driving minibus runs on a road in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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(ZhejiangPictorial)CHINA-ZHEJIANG-HANGZHOU-AUTONOMOUS DRIVING-MINIBUS (CN)

(240522) -- HANGZHOU, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A passenger gets on an autonomous driving minibus in Yuhang District, Hangzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, May 22, 2024. The autonomous driving bus route in Yuhang District is the first one of its kind powered by vehicle-road coordination technology in Hangzhou. This 5-kilometer bus line winds through schools, industrial parks, residential compounds and subway stations, free of charge for all citizens. Autonomous driving buses achieve holographic sensing of the road network through smart sensing devices such as high-definition cameras and radars along the roads. The vehicle-road coordination technology also effectively improves operational safety for the vehicles. That said, each of these buses still has a human supervisor, who would immediately take over the vehicle in case of emergency to further ensure passenger safety. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

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Half marathon event held on China-Kazakhstan border

STORY: Half marathon event held on China-Kazakhstan border SHOOTING TIME: May 18, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: HORGOS, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of half marathon event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJAN, Chinese participant STORYLINE: A half marathon was held Saturday at the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center, which spans the border between China and Kazakhstan. Nearly 1,000 marathon runners and long-distance running enthusiasts from both countries participated in the event. The event offered two categories - a half marathon and a 5-kilometer fun run - to accommodate participants with different athletic skills. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): TASTAN DOLKUNOVICH, Participant from Kazakhstan "Today, I came from Kazakhstan to participate in the marathon race. I will try my best to run fast and strive to achieve a good result." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ILLYAR YUSUPJ

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World aquatics championships

The men's 5-kilometer open water swimming event gets under way at the world aquatics championships on July 18, 2023, at Seaside Momochi Beach Park in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float in a 5-kilometer race during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival on July 15, 2023, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float in a 5-kilometer race during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival on July 15, 2023, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float in a 5-kilometer race during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival on July 15, 2023, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka

People run while carrying a "yamakasa" decorated float in a 5-kilometer race during the annual Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival on July 15, 2023, in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Watermelon station at 'fun run' event in Chiba Pref.

TOKYO, Japan - Runners hydrate themselves by eating watermelons in Tomisato, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on June 22, 2014, during the "Tomisato Watermelon Road Race," a 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer race serving Tomisato's staple watermelon at stations.

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Athenians run as city readies for 2004 Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - More than 5,000 people take part in the annual 5-kilometer ''Athens Run'' on April 6 as the city gears up for the Olympic Games in 2004. Men and women of all ages, including those with disabilities, participated in the event to commemorate the inaugural modern Olympics held in Athens on April 6, 1896.

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Kazakstan's Malahova takes Asian Games' 1st gold

OWANI, Japan - Svetlana Malahova Shishkina of Kazakstan took the first gold medal of the Winter Asian Games in Aomori Prefecture on Feb. 2 by winning the women's 5-kilometer classical in cross country skiing.

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Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.

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Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

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Deja vu for golden girl Lazutina

Russia's cross country queen Larissa Lazutina (C) waves to the crowd after collecting her second gold medal of the Nagano Olympics on Feb. 12. Lazutina took gold in the 10-kilometer freestyle pursuit, adding to the gold medal in the 5-kilometer and silver in the 15-kilometer events.

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Lazutina becomes Nagano's first double gold medalist

Russian cross country sensation Larissa Lazutina finds her rhythm in the Olympic women's 10-kilometer freestyle pursuit on Feb. 12. Lazutina, who won gold in the 5-kilometer and silver in the 15-kilometer events, became the first double gold medalist of the Nagano Olympics, adding the 10-kilometer crown in a time of 46 minutes, 6.9 seconds.

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Lazutina gains Olympic double gold medal

Russia's Larissa Lazutina crosses the finish line to win gold in the Nagano Olympics 10-kilometer freestyle pursuit on Feb. 12. Lazutina, who also took gold in the 5-kilometer and silver in the 15-kilometer events, edged compatriot Olga Danilova into second place.

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Lazutina exults at victory

Russia's Larissa Lazutina exults at winning the gold medal, the country's second of the Nagano Winter Olympics on Feb. 10, after slicing through a veil of heavy snow in Hakuba, central Japan, in the women's 5-kilometer classical cross country skiing event.

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Lazutina snares 2nd cross country skiing

Veteran Larissa Lazutina shares Russia's second gold medal of the Nagano Winter Olympics on Feb. 10, slicing through a veil of snow in Hakuba to win the women's 5-kilometer classical cross country skiing event. Lazutina, the silver medalist in the 15-km classical event on Feb. 8, kicked strongly down the final stretch of the Snow Harp course to take the gold medal with a time of 17 minutes, 37.9 seconds.

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Evolta Neo robot triathlon

An Evolta Neo robot powered by two dry cell batteries takes part in a triathlon in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2019. Three of the robots completed the 5-kilometer course, with each taking part in swimming, cycling and running. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Evolta Neo robot triathlon

An Evolta Neo robot powered by two dry cell batteries takes part in a triathlon in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2019. Three of the robots completed the 5-kilometer course, with each taking part in swimming, cycling and running. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Watabe 3rd in Nordic combined World Cup season opener

Japan's Akito Watabe (C) competes ahead of Martin Fritz (back) of Austria and Jan Schmid of Norway (R) in the men's individual 5-kilometer cross-country race at the Nordic combined's World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Nordic combined World Cup season opener

Japan's Akito Watabe (C) competes in the men's individual 5-kilometer cross-country race at the Nordic combined's World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 24, 2017. Watabe finished third overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Nordic combined World Cup season opener

Japan's Akito Watabe competes in the men's individual 5-kilometer cross-country race at the Nordic combined's World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 24, 2017. Watabe finished third overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Nordic combined World Cup season opener

(From L) Akito Watabe of Japan, Jan Schmid of Norway and Wilhelm Denifl of Austria compete in the men's individual 5-kilometer cross-country race at the Nordic combined's World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Nordic combined World Cup season opener

(From R) Jan Schmid of Norway, Akito Watabe of Japan and Wilhelm Denifl of Austria compete in the men's individual 5-kilometer cross-country race at the Nordic combined's World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, on Nov. 24, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Asian Games: Kobayashi wins 5-km classical for 2nd cross country gold

Japanese cross-country skier Yuki Kobayashi crosses the finish line to win the women's 5-kilometer classical at the Asian Winter Games in Sapporo on Feb. 23, 2017, capturing her second gold medal of the meet. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Athenians run as city readies for 2004 Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - More than 5,000 people take part in the annual 5-kilometer ''Athens Run'' on April 6 as the city gears up for the Olympic Games in 2004. Men and women of all ages, including those with disabilities, participated in the event to commemorate the inaugural modern Olympics held in Athens on April 6, 1896. (Kyodo)

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Kazakstan's Malahova takes Asian Games' 1st gold

OWANI, Japan - Svetlana Malahova Shishkina of Kazakstan took the first gold medal of the Winter Asian Games in Aomori Prefecture on Feb. 2 by winning the women's 5-kilometer classical in cross country skiing. (Kyodo)

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Valli claims 1st gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Italy's Viola Valli celebrates after winning the women's 5-kilometer open water final July 16 to clinch the first gold medal at the ninth swimming world championships that opened the same day in Fukuoka. Valli pulled into a 30-meter lead with 1 km to go before crossing the finish line at Momochihama Beach in 1 hour, 23 seconds.

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Baldini gives Italy 2nd gold at swimming world c'ships

FUKUOKA, Japan - Luca Baldini of Italy celebrates after winning the men's 5-kilometer open water final on July 16 and giving Italy its second gold medal on the opening day of action at the ninth swimming world championships in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan. Baldini eased past the finish line at Momochihama Beach in the city with a time of 55 minutes, 37 seconds.