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World Inline Cup Marathon 13 July 2008 |
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Opening Ceremony on the eve before race day (quite a difference from the
usual pasta party) |
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The menue covered some of the most expensive dishes the Chinese cuisine has
to offer |
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The table with the honorary guests |
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The event was quite formal with a host, many speeches... |
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... and a huge show program |
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There were also a lot of presents given |
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The starting area on race day |
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The start |
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which also serves as finish |
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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 |
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Closing ceremony in the same ball-room as the opening ceremony (but with no
show-acts) |