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Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE ALSACE (68) COLMAR. A FLAT-BOTTOMED BOAT GLIDES ALONG THE LAUCH RIVER NEAR THE BRIDGE ON RUE DE TURENNE, IN THE HEART OF THE PETITE VENISE NEIGHBORHOOD Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas in Alsace

FRANCE ALSACE (68) COLMAR. A FLAT-BOTTOMED BOAT GLIDES ALONG THE LAUCH RIVER NEAR THE BRIDGE ON RUE DE TURENNE, IN THE HEART OF THE PETITE VENISE NEIGHBORHOOD Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

The puck glides into the goal behind goalkeeper Marc-Andre Fleury of Canada as Patrik Puistola (2L) of Finland equalizes 1-1 during the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Canada and Finland in Stockholm on May 19, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2025

The puck glides into the goal behind goalkeeper Marc-Andre Fleury of Canada during the 2025 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Canada and Finland in Stockholm on May 19, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Boy in Beijing Effortlessly Glides on Skateboard Powered by Strong Winds

This is the delightful moment that a young boy experienced a unique skateboarding adventure, propelled forward by the gusty winds while seated with an umbrella in hand. On April 12, 2025, in Beijing, the video showed the boy comfortably seated on his skateboard, clutching an umbrella that caught the wind and pulled him along the pavement. The scene unfolded without any manual effort from the boy, as the wind did all the work, turning a simple ride into an exhilarating journey through the neighborhood. The video quickly gained popularity for its depiction of youthful creativity and the pure joy of an unexpected wind-powered ride. The video ended with the boy slowing to a stop as the wind died down.

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Sofiivka National Dendrological Park in Uman

UMAN, UKRAINE - JULY 6, 2024 - A swan glides on the surface of a pond at the Sofiivka National Dendrological Park, Uman, Cherkasy region, central Ukraine.

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Sofiivka National Dendrological Park in Uman

UMAN, UKRAINE - JULY 6, 2024 - A swan glides on the surface of a pond at the Sofiivka National Dendrological Park, Uman, Cherkasy region, central Ukraine.

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Super-long "dragon boat" gliding through river

STORY: Super-long "dragon boat" gliding through river SHOOTING TIME: June 9, 2024 DATELINE: June 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:13 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the super-long "dragon-boat" STORYLINE: A super-long "dragon boat" glides through a river in China's Chongqing to mark the Dragon Boat Festival. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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China: Snowboarder Gracefully Glides On Wuhan Slopes

A snowboarder gracefully glided on the natural snow slopes of Erfei Mountain in Wuhan, Hubei, showcasing her maneuvering skills on the snow.

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CHINA-TIANJIN-ORIENTAL WHITE STORKS-RELEASE (CN)

(231118) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An oriental white stork glides at Qilihai Wetland in north China's Tianjin, Nov. 18, 2023. A total of 11 rescued oriental white storks and more than 100 other birds were released into the wild at Qilihai Wetland in north China's Tianjin on Saturday. The oriental white stork, a migratory bird under first-class state protection, has been listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. A dozen days ago, several oriental white storks were stranded amidst a cold wave that struck Jilin and were successfully rescued thereafter. Having missed the local migratory season, these birds were transfered to Tianjin and released into the wild there so that they might catch up with flocks of their kind. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

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Disabled youth in NW China glides on wings of poetry

STORY: Disabled youth in NW China glides on wings of poetry DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:33 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hujiagelao Village 2. various of Hu Shaojie STORYLINE: 25-year-old Hu Shaojie in the Hujiagelao Village, Yulin City in China's Shaanxi Province, was born with severe cerebral palsy, which results in limited mobility. However, using his toes to type on the keyboard, Hu has completed nearly 1,000 poems since 2018. Starting to learn poetry in 2018 via online courses, Hu's biggest wish is to publish a poetry collection. Dozens of volunteers and Hu's fans are helping him realize the dream. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xi'an, China. (XHTV)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-POET-VILLAGER (CN)

(230620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows Hu Shaojie (R) talking with neighbors in the Hujiagelao Village of Yulin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Disabled farmer glides on wings of poetry" (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao)

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CHINA-SHAANXI-POET-VILLAGER (CN)

(230620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a view of the Hujiagelao Village of Yulin City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 25, 2023. TO GO WITH "Across China: Disabled farmer glides on wings of poetry" (Xinhua/Sun Zhenghao)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Kasperi Kapanen of Finland scores 6-0 and glides towards goalkeeper George Sorensen of Denmark during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Finland and Denmark in Tampere on May 23, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

Kasperi Kapanen of Finland glides towards goalkeeper George Sorensen of Denmark during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships preliminary round group A match between Finland and Denmark in Tampere on May 23, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Chinese climber glides off Mt. Qomolangma from Nepali side

STORY: Chinese climber glides off Mt. Qomolangma from Nepali side DATELINE: May 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: Kathmandu CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Li Shengtao gliding off Mt. Qomolangma STORYLINE: A Chinese climber on Thursday successfully glided off Mt. Qomolangma from the South Col to the base camp area from the Nepali side. Li Shengtao flew his solo unpowered paraglider at an altitude of 8,000 meters from the South Col at 09:14 local time and landed at 09:38 at the designated area around the base camp at an altitude of 5,400 meters, according to the five-member Chinese team. Li's flying expedition was permitted by the Nepali government and he became the first Chinese to glide off Mt. Qomolangma from the South Col. A record high of 478 climbers from 65 countries and regions have received permits to climb the peak from the Nepali side during the spring climbing season, according to Nepal's Department of Tourism. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kathmandu. (XHTV)

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S. Korea's Kim glides at Sochi figure skating exhibition

SOCHI, Russia - South Korean figure skater Kim Yu Na, silver medalist in the women's singles competition at the Sochi Winter Olympics, glides on the ice during a gala figure skating exhibition in Russia on Feb. 22, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai competes in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Sochi large hill silver medalist Noriaki Kasai of Japan glides in his second jump in the men's team ski jumping competition at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japan's Ito competes in team ski jumping in Sochi

SOCHI, Russia - Daiki Ito of Japan glides during his second jump in the men's team ski jumping event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai in team ski jumping at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan glides during his second jump in the men's team ski jumping event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Sochi Olympics in Russia on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japan's Ito in team ski jumping at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Daiki Ito of Japan glides during his second jump in the men's team ski jumping event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Sochi Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japan's Kasai flies in team ski jumping at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Noriaki Kasai of Japan glides during his first jump in the men's team ski jumping event at the RusSki Gorki Jumping Center during the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 17, 2014. Japan won the bronze medal.

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Japan's Ito in team ski jumping at Sochi Games

SOCHI, Russia - Daiki Ito of Japan glides through the air during his first jump in the men's team ski jumping competition at the Sochi Winter Olympic Games in Russia on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japan's Kanayama competes in men's singles luge

SOCHI, Russia - Hidenari Kanayama of Japan glides down the course in the Winter Olympics men's luge singles third round at the Sanki Sliding Center in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 9, 2014.

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Kanayama glides down luge course in Sochi Olympics practice

SOCHI, Russia - Japanese athlete Hidenari Kanayama glides down the luge course during official practice for the men's single luge event at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 5, 2014.

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Yumoto wins Sapporo Olympic Memorial, HTB Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Fumihisa Yumoto glides through the air on his second jump at the Sapporo Olympic Memorial meet in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Jan. 8, 2011. He also won the HTB Cup on the same day in the city.

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Japan's Asada wins Grand Prix final

GOYANG, South Korea - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada glides to victory in the Grand Prix final in Goyang, South Korea, on Dec. 13. Asada claimed the title after finishing top in the free skating.

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Sugiyama glides to opening round victory at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japanese No. 1 Ai Sugiyama returns a shot during a singles match against Briton Melanie South at the Wimbledon Championships on June 26. Sugiyama won the opening-round match in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.

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Sugiyama glides to opening round victory at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japanese No. 1 Ai Sugiyama reacts after beating Briton Melanie South 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of the women's singles competition at the Wimbledon Championships on June 26.

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Sponsors' images are conspicuous

A bus displaying the logo of one of the official sponsors of the Nagano Olympic Winter Games glides through the city Feb. 5.

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky in Jimsar County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 21, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)CHINA-XINJIANG-OUTDOOR SPORTS-PARAGLIDING

(220808) -- XINJIANG, Aug. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chen Ruifeng glides in the sky over southern suburb of Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 29, 2022. Born in Xinjiang, 52-year-old Chen Ruifeng is a paragliding amateur. He says he feels like having his own wings when the paraglider opens. In 2016, Chen Ruifeng started to practice paragliding. Later on, he joined a local club and received his flying certificate after training. As an outdoor enthusiast, he also engages himself in trail running, mountaineering and ice climbing. In his opinions, the unique terrain of Xinjiang, such as mountains, steppes and rivers, has its own charms and thus makes here a heaven for outdoor activities. "As long as I can, I will fly higher and discover more the beauty of Xinjiang," Chen says. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAIL GRAND PRIX

(220620) -- CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Australian team glides across the water during the U.S. Sailing Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-SAIL GRAND PRIX

(220620) -- CHICAGO, June 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Australian team (L) glides across the water during the U.S. Sailing Grand Prix Chicago on Lake Michigan on June 19, 2022. (Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua)

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Sugiyama glides to opening round victory at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japanese No. 1 Ai Sugiyama reacts after beating Briton Melanie South 6-3, 6-2 in the opening round of the women's singles competition at the Wimbledon Championships on June 26. (Kyodo)

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Sugiyama glides to opening round victory at Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japanese No. 1 Ai Sugiyama returns a shot during a singles match against Briton Melanie South at the Wimbledon Championships on June 26. Sugiyama won the opening-round match in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Asada wins Grand Prix final

GOYANG, South Korea - Japanese figure skater Mao Asada glides to victory in the Grand Prix final in Goyang, South Korea, on Dec. 13. Asada claimed the title after finishing top in the free skating. (Kyodo)

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Japan loses to Russia at World Women's Curling Championship

Ayumi Ogasawara of Japan glides down the ice as she gets ready to release a stone in a round robin match against Russia at the World Women's Curling Championship in Sapporo, Japan, on March 17, 2015. Russia beat Japan 7-3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yumoto wins Sapporo Olympic Memorial, HTB Cup

SAPPORO, Japan - Fumihisa Yumoto glides through the air on his second jump at the Sapporo Olympic Memorial meet in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Jan. 8, 2011. He also won the HTB Cup on the same day in the city. (Kyodo)

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Kokuyo's 360 degree gliding chair

Undated photo shows a chair sold by Japanese stationery maker Kokuyo Co., featuring a seat that freely glides 360 degrees. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ski jumping: World Cup season opener in Norway

Japanese ski jumper Yuki Ito glides through the air in the women's preliminary round of the World Cup season-opening event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 30, 2017. Ito placed third to qualify for the final round to be held on Dec. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ski jumping: World Cup season opener in Norway

Japanese ski jumper Sara Takanashi glides through the air in the preliminary round of the World Cup season-opening event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 30, 2017. Takanashi placed second to qualify for the final round to be held on Dec. 1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ski jumping: Takanashi wins her 1st summer jump event of the season

Japan's Sara Takanashi glides through the air during the All-Japan Junior Ladies Summer Jump in Shibetsu, Hokkaido, on July 29, 2017. Takanashi won her first ski jump event of the summer season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Senior Japanese rowers in regatta rematch in Italian lake

A team of eight aged Japanese rowers glides forward in a regatta against their Italian rivals in Lake Albano in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, on July 30, 2015. The race was a rematch of the regatta between the Japanese and Italian men's eights at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, with some old members and their friends taking part. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Green turtle swimming off Ogasawara Islands

TOKYO, Japan - A green turtle glides through the coral rich sea off Hahajima Island in the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo. (4th in 7-photo series).