World Inline Cup Marathon 13 July 2008
	Opening Ceremony on the eve before race day (quite a difference from the usual pasta party)
	The menue covered some of the most expensive dishes the Chinese cuisine has to offer
	The table with the honorary guests
	The event was quite formal with a host, many speeches...
	... and a huge show program
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	There were also a lot of presents given
	The starting area on race day
	The start
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	which also serves as finish
	coming home after a grueling 42km at 38 centigrade with very high humidity, no shade and no possibility for wind-slipping on the second half
	Closing ceremony in the same ball-room as the opening ceremony (but with no show-acts)