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Butter Week celebration in Kyivs Pyrohiv Folk Museum

Three men try to walk on two runners during the Kolodii. Masnytsia festival at the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine in Pyrohiv in Kyiv, Ukraine, on March 1, 2025, on the weekend of Butter Week before Great Lent. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform)

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Mountain running race held in SW China

STORY: Mountain running race held in SW China SHOOTING TIME: May 26, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:17 LOCATION: TONGZI, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mountain running race in Guizhou STORYLINE: Three thousand runners participated in a mountain running race on Sunday in Tongzi County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. According to the organizing committee, this year's event has been divided into various distance groups including 50km, 25km, 10km and 5km. Similar competitions have been held in Tongzi County since 2015. The events help to promote local tourism. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tongzi, China. (XHTV)

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Three bulls with the runners during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Three bulls with the runners during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bull runs in San Sebastian de los Reyes near Madrid

Three bulls with the runners during the first day of the 'white running of the bulls' of San Sebastian de los Reyes, January 20, 2024, in San Sebastian de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain. For the first time, in the almost 500 years of tradition of the August running of the bulls in San Sebastian de los Reyes, the bulls, in this case from the Hermanos Garcia Jimenez and Angel Sanchez y Sanchez ranch, will also run through the streets today and tomorrow, January 21. The running of the bulls, known as 'white running of the bulls' due to its celebration in winter, pays tribute to the patron saint of the municipality, San Sebastián Mártir. Photo by A. Pérez Meca/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 20,000 runners participate in 2023 Xichang Qionghai Lake Wetland Marathon

STORY: Over 20,000 runners participate in 2023 Xichang Qionghai Lake Wetland Marathon SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 19, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:46 LOCATION: XICHANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon STORYLINE: 2023 Xichang Qionghai Lake Wetland Marathon was held on Saturday in Xichang City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. 21,191 runners from more than 10 countries and regions including France, Britain, Poland, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Korea, participated in the race. Three events were set up for this year's marathon: marathon, half marathon and mini run. After a fierce competition, Asnake Dubre Negawo from Ethiopia won the men's marathon with a time of two hours, 14 minutes and 27 seconds, and his compatriot Emane Seifu Hayile won the women's marathon with a time of two hours, 31 minutes and 19 seconds. China's Yang Kegu from Sichuan Province won the men's half-marathon in one hour, six minutes and 18 seconds, while the women's half-marathon title went to China's

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380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon

STORY: 380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIETMAR GOEBEL, Spartathlon athlete 3. various of the race 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THOMAS KOENEXL, Spartathlon athlete STORYLINE: The 41st edition of the Spartathlon ultramarathon race was held over the weekend. Some 380 runners from 50 countries and regions finished the 245-kilometer event from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece. Following the footsteps of the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides, their common goal was to cross the finish line on Sunday. According to ancient Greek historians, in 490 BC, ahead of the battle of Marathon against the Persian forces, Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to request support. He reached his destination on foot nonstop within two days. In 1982, three British runners set off to test whether the references were correct, leading to the establishment of the event.

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Flower Sea Marathon held in China's Hunan

STORY: Flower Sea Marathon held in China's Hunan DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: YIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people running 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO HU, Marathon runner 3. various of cole flowers and people running 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MARTIN HUBISZ, Marathon runner STORYLINE: The Luowen Flower Sea Marathon has been held in the city of Yiyang in central China's Hunan Province. The event consists of three categories: 5-km fun run, half marathon and full marathon. The countryside route attracted more than 3,000 marathon runners from all over the country. After fierce competition, Zhao Hu won the men's full marathon and Huang Fei won the women's full marathon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO HU, Marathon runner "I ran in 2 hours 23 minutes today, which was pretty close to my personal best. The weather was really nice. I think the track was really smooth, and the volunteers and the spectators along the way were really enthusiastic. When I passed by them

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox runners David Ortiz (L), Dustin Pedroia (R) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R) score as Mike Napoli hit a three-run double during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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ML World Series

BOSTON, United States - St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright (back) is pictured after allowing a three-run double by Boston Red Sox infielder Mike Napoli during the first inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series at Fenway Park in Boston on Oct. 23, 2013. Red Sox runners David Ortiz, Dustin Pedroia (R in front) and Jacoby Ellsbury (2nd from R in front) scored. At L in front is the next batter Jonny Gomes. The Red Sox won 8-1 to lead the series 1-0.

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H. Matsui hits three-run homer

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui (R) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run go-ahead home run in the fourth inning in the New York Yankees' 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field on May 7. With none out and runners on first and second, Matsui carried a Robinson Tejeda (L) fastball into the stands in right-center to turn a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 lead. (MLB)

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(4)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

KYOTO, Japan - Mizuki Noguchi (R) speaks to reporters in Kyoto on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics.

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Suwa chosen as marathon runner for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Toshinari Suwa smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen as one of Japan's three runners for the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics.

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(2)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Reiko Tosa (R) smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics. Naoko Takahasi, winner of the women's marathon at the Sydney Olympics, failed to qualify for the Athens Olympics.

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Aburaya chosen as marathon runner for Athens Olympics

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Shigeru Aburaya poses for photos during a press conference in Hiroshima on March 15 after being chosen as one of the three runners for the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics.

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(3)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Reiko Tosa flashes a victory sign during a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics. Naoko Takahasi, the gold medalist of the women's marathon at the Sydney Olympics, was not selected.

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Kunichika chosen as marathon runner for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Tomoaki Kunichika (L) speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of three marathon runners for the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics. At right is his coach Toshihiko Seto.

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10,000 runners compete in 2022 Chengdu Marathon

STORY: 10,000 runners compete in 2022 Chengdu Marathon DATELINE: Nov. 20, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: CHENGDU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of 2022 Chengdu Marathon 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG HUA, Winner of the women's race STORYLINE: More than 10,000 runners joined the 2022 Chengdu Marathon early Sunday morning in southwest China's Sichuan Province. In the men's race, Guan Yousheng claimed the title in 2:15:06, while Yang Hua won in the women's competition by running the 42-kilometer track in 2:35:38. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG HUA, Winner of the women's race "I did my best to complete the race. The encouragement and support from the spectators brought me a lot of confidence and helped me win the title." The Chengdu Marathon was first held in 2017. This year's Chengdu Marathon contained three events: marathon, half marathon and wheelchair race. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chengdu, China. (XHTV)

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Beijing Marathon

Runners in the first Beijing Marathon in three years set off at Tiananmen Square on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Beijing Marathon

Runners in the first Beijing Marathon in three years set off at Tiananmen Square on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Beijing Marathon

Runners in the first Beijing Marathon in three years set off at Tiananmen Square on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Beijing Marathon

Runners in the first Beijing Marathon in three years set off at Tiananmen Square on Nov. 6, 2022.

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New Zealand's 31st Auckland Marathon attracts over 14,000 runners

STORY: New Zealand's 31st Auckland Marathon attracts over 14,000 runners DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:26 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Auckland Marathon STORYLINE: Over 14,000 athletes hit the race course of the Auckland Marathon in the rain on Sunday as the event celebrated its 31st anniversary. Home runner Daniel Jones from Wellington created history with a first-ever three-peat victory with a time of two hours 21 minutes and 56 seconds, while Hannah Oldroyd from Christchurch became a two-time winner as the iconic event returned for the first time without COVID-19 restrictions. Jones relished the conditions this morning, with rain proving no barrier to the 32-year-old as he made it three in a row, including the delayed 2021 event that was hosted in January this year. It was far from easy though, with Jones running side by side with British Luke Cotter and Daniel Balchin from Alexandra for most of the journey, only breaking clear in the final few kilo

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Chinese-sponsored relay race held in Ethiopia's capital after COVID-19 hiatus

STORY: Chinese-sponsored relay race held in Ethiopia's capital after COVID-19 hiatus DATELINE: Oct. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Chinese-sponsored 8-km relay race held in Addis Ababa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOGES TIBEBU, Director-General of AACRA 3. various of the race 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOGES TIBEBU, Director-General of AACRA 5. various of the race and awarding ceremony 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Amharic): GASHAW WORKINEH, Runner STORYLINE: A Chinese-sponsored 8-km relay race was held Sunday in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, after three years hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 17th edition of the competition, which involved professional and amateur runners, was sponsored and co-hosted by the International First Highway (IFH) Engineering, a branch of China Communication Construction Company (CCCC), in partnership with the Great Ethiopian Run (GER) and the Addis Ababa City Roads Authority (AACRA). Moges Tibebu, Director-General

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New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks

STORY: New Zealand's Rotorua Marathon brings thousands of runners into lake tracks DATELINE: Sept. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: ROTORUA, New Zealand CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rotorua Marathon STORYLINE: More than 2,400 runners stepped on the picturesque tracks around Rotorua Lake on Saturday in one of the oldest sporting events in New Zealand. Home favorite Michael Voss won by a clear margin in 2:29:21 and became the first man to win three consecutive Rotorua Marathons since the event began 58 years ago. Wellington-based athlete Mel Brandon won the women's race in 3:00:08. Earlier in the day, more than 2,400 participants set out in the sunshine to take on either the full marathon, half-marathon, 10km or 5.5km distances. Rotorua, one of North Island's top visitor destinations, is well-known for its fascinating geothermal activity, Maori culture, hot springs and mud pools. Rotorua Marathon is famous for its stunning scenery across the various race options around Lake Rotorua, the b

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Israel launches 920-mln-USD plan to upgrade sports facilities

STORY: Israel launches 920-mln-USD plan to upgrade sports facilities DATELINE: April 25, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1 various of runners 2 various of people at a gym 3 various of people playing volleyball on the beach 4 various of Arab neighborhoods 5 various of soccer stadiums 6 various of people swimming in a pool STORYLINE: Israel has announced a ten-year national plan to support the construction and upgrade of sports facilities across the country. The 3-billion shekel (920-million U.S. dollar) plan includes the purchase of equipment for sports federations and clubs. A total of 590 million shekels will be directed to support the construction of five multi-purpose competitive sports facilities, including four international halls for basketball, handball and volleyball along with high-level gymnastics halls. A hundred community sports halls, three football excellence centers and motor racing tracks will be built as well. The plan addresses s

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ordinary people run in the Tokyo Marathon on March 6, 2022. They were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Ordinary people run in the Tokyo Marathon on March 6, 2022. They were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (top, yellow) watches runners in the Tokyo Marathon setting off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners in the Tokyo Marathon set off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks before runners in the Tokyo Marathon set off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners in the Tokyo Marathon set off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners in the Tokyo Marathon set off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners in the Tokyo Marathon set off from the metropolitan government building on March 6, 2022. Ordinary people were taking part in the marathon for the first time in three years as the event was limited to elite runners in March 2020 and canceled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Pool photo)

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H. Matsui hits three-run homer

ARLINGTON, United States - Hideki Matsui (R) is greeted by teammates after hitting a three-run go-ahead home run in the fourth inning in the New York Yankees' 8-5 victory over the Texas Rangers at Ameriquest Field on May 7. With none out and runners on first and second, Matsui carried a Robinson Tejeda (L) fastball into the stands in right-center to turn a 1-1 tie into a 4-1 lead. (Kyodo) (MLB)

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(2)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Reiko Tosa (R) smiles during a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics. Naoko Takahasi, winner of the women's marathon at the Sydney Olympics, failed to qualify for the Athens Olympics. (Kyodo)

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"Lucky Man" footrace at Japanese shrine

Runners sprint toward the main hall of Nishinomiya shrine in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Jan. 10, 2020. The shrine has held the annual race for centuries and anoints the top three finishers as the year's "lucky men." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Lucky Man" footrace at Japanese shrine

Runners sprint toward the main hall of Nishinomiya shrine in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Jan. 10, 2020. The shrine has held the annual race for centuries and anoints the top three finishers as the year's "lucky men." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Lucky Man" footrace at Japanese shrine

Runners sprint toward the main hall of Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya, western Japan, on Jan. 10, 2019. The shrine has held the annual race for centuries and anoints the top three finishers as the year's "lucky men." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Annual "Lucky Man" footrace at Japanese shrine

Runners in the annual "Lucky Man" race set off from the gate of Nishinomiya Shrine, in the western Japan city of Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 10, 2018. The shrine has been holding the race for centuries and anoints the top three finishers as the year's so-called lucky men. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People prepare for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

Photo taken at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo on Aug. 12, 2017, shows a rope used by visually impaired runners and their guides. With the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics marking three years to go on Aug. 25, a Japanese running club has organized trial events to allow people to experience running as a guide. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kunichika chosen as marathon runner for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Tomoaki Kunichika (L) speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of three marathon runners for the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics. At right is his coach Toshihiko Seto. (Kyodo)

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Aburaya chosen as marathon runner for Athens Olympics

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Shigeru Aburaya poses for photos during a press conference in Hiroshima on March 15 after being chosen as one of the three runners for the men's marathon at the Athens Olympics. (Kyodo)

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(4)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

KYOTO, Japan - Mizuki Noguchi (R) speaks to reporters in Kyoto on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics. (Kyodo)

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(3)Takahashi fails to qualify for Athens Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Reiko Tosa flashes a victory sign during a press conference in Tokyo on March 15 after being chosen by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as one of the three runners on the women's marathon team for the Athens Olympics. Naoko Takahasi, the gold medalist of the women's marathon at the Sydney Olympics, was not selected. (Kyodo)

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Supporters rally in Taiwan presidential election

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Supporters wave flags at a campaign rally for independent candidate James Soong in Taipei on March 17 on the eve of Taiwan's presidential election. Soong is among the three front-runners along with Lien Chan of the Nationalist Party and Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party.

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Lien Chan casts ballot in Taiwan presidential election

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Ruling Nationalist Party candidate Lien Chan is surrounded by reporters in Taipei after casting his ballot in Taiwan's presidential election March 18. Lien is among the three front-runners along with Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party and independent candidate James Soong.