A long walk pays off
By Lei Lei | China Daily | Updated: 2011-09-01 07:54

Top: China's Liu Hong (left), Russia's Olga Kaniskina (center) and Russia's Anisya Kirdyapkina pose with their medals during the presentation ceremony after the women's 20km walk at the World Championships in Daegu on Wednesday. Kaniskana took gold, while Liu took silver and Kirdyapkina bronze. Above: Athletes take part in the women's 20km walk at the World Championships on Wednesday. Cui Meng / China Daily |
Improving Liu wins silver medal in 20km race walking; Russia's Kaniskina tops the podium
Photo