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Maryjane Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/inter...nues.aerials.ap Don't forget to watch this, Sky-high view of Beijing venues from CNN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Some of these pics are months old, but nonetheless, all venues are finished and ready to go: National Stadium aka The Bird’s Nest - Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Athletics, & Football Finals: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Aquatics Center aka The Water Cube - Aquatics (Swimming, Diving, & Synchronized Swimming): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ National Indoor Stadium - Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline, & Handball: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Center - Tennis: Center Court Center Court Center Court Showcourt #2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Olympic Green Hockey Field - Field Hockey Pitch A --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Olympic Green Archery Field - Archery Court A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laoshan Velodrome - Cycling (Track): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laoshan BMX Course - Cycling (BMX): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Laoshan Mountain Bike Course - Cycling (Mountain Bike): ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Cycling Road Race Course - Cycling (Road Race) The course starts at Yongdingmen Gate, and passes Beijing landmarks such as the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square (shown above), Yonghegong Palace, and Temple of Earth Park during its first, flat 80km. The race enters its mountainous circuit segment as it approaches its end in Juyongguan at the Great Wall of China. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peking University Gymnasium - Table Tennis - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Shooting Center - Shooting: Beijing Shooting Range Hall Beijing Shooting Range Hall Beijing Shooting Range - Clay Target Field -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shunyi Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Park - Rowing, Canoe/ Kayak (Flatwater & Slalom), & Aquatics (Marathon Swimming): Shunyi Olympic Rowing & Canoeing Flatwater Course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Shunyi Olympic Canoe/Kayak Slalom Course -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing University of Technology Gymnasium - Badminton, & Rhythmic Gymnastics: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wukesong Olympic Basketball Arena - Basketball: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wukesong Olympic Baseball Field - Baseball: Main Field ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fengtai Olympic Softball Field - Softball: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capital Indoor Stadium - Volleyball: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium - Volleyball: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- China Agricultural University Gymnasium - Wrestling: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Science and Technology Gymnasium - Teakwood & Judo: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics Gymnasium - Weightlifting: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground - Beach Volleyball: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beijing Triathlon Course at the Ming Tomb Resovoir - Triathlon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Beijing Olympic Sports Center Stadium - Modern Pentathlon (Equestrian, & Running): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ying Tung Natatorium at the Beijing Olympic Sports Center - Aquatics (Water Polo), & Modern Pentathlon (Swimming): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium - Handball: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Worker’s Indoor Arena - Boxing: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beijing Worker’s Stadium - Football: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Shanghai Stadium - Football: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium - Football: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shenyang Olympic Stadium - Football: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qinhuangdao Olympic Sports Center Stadium - Football: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center - Sailing: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venues - Equestrian: Sha Tin River Equestrian Center - Equestrian (Jumping, & Dressage) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Beas River Country Club - Equestrian (Cross Country) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Main Press Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- International Broadcasting Center *The IBC will also be home two temporary halls that will host Fencing, & Modern Pentathlon (Fencing & Shooting). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Olympic Village Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapin Urbano Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Wow, thanks for the pics, it looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Beijing Science and Technology Gymnasium - Teakwood & Judo: Hmmm...I'd certainly want to see competitions called "Teakwood" and Judo.? Will this be a demonstration sport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Perhaps this venue was designed by a mortician? What does the shape of the field look like? Think death and cemeteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryjane Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Air quality getting worse again since the transport restriction taken the action, mainly because of the Heat raising the dust above the city. Hope sunday's rain can finally clean up the last minute mass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtclvr05 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am very curious as to what this venue is used for because I hate to agree with the Barron but it actually does look like the shape of an old coffin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryjane Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I am very curious as to what this venue is used for because I hate to agree with the Barron but it actually does look like the shape of an old coffin Olympic Green Archery Field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtclvr05 Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Olympic Green Archery Field thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Hmmm...I'd certainly want to see competitions called "Teakwood" and Judo.? Will this be a demonstration sport? Haha, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheal_warren Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 thanks for posting these photos! It looks amazing! Fingers crossed for clear weather now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim856796 Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Hmmm...I'd certainly want to see competitions called "Teakwood" and Judo.? Will this be a demonstration sport? Sir, he misspelled "Taekwondo". Teakwood is not even a real word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Sir, he misspelled "Taekwondo". Teakwood is not even a real word. I KNOW that. And I know it's Teak and wood. Do you really think I can't tell the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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micheal_warren Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 the water cube looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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