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Wuhan swimmer attempts 1,200km to Expo

(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2010-07-07 10:57
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Wuhan swimmer attempts 1,200km to Expo

Bao greets supporters by shouting, “Swim to Shanghai, Meet at Expo!” after finishing his last drill in the Yangtze River at Wuhan city, Central China’s Hubei province. Bao, one of many swimming fans in Wuhan, will begin his big challenge on July 7 of swimming 1,200 kilometers along the Yangtze River to Shanghai. 56-year old said he has dreamed of swimming from Wuhan to Shanghai for 44 years.[Photo/Asianewsphoto]