China athletes on the right track
By Lei Lei | China Daily | Updated: 2009-08-26 07:56
China's Bai Xue is surrounded by reporters after arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport yesterday. The 20-year-old won the women's marathon world title in a time of 2 hours, 25 minutes and 15 seconds in Berlin. Feng Yongbin |
Spearheaded by a gold medal from women's marathoner Bai Xue, the Chinese track and field team exceeded expectations at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin, earning one gold, one silver and two bronze.
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