Jared Tallent Wins 2008 Olympics Test Race
April 18, 2008 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Sports Rumors
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Australian walker, Jared Tallent, won the very first Olympic test event held in China’s National Stadium (also known as "the Bird’s Nest"). Tallent solidified his position as a medal contender by winning the men’s 20km walk in Beijing, beating Chinese favourite, Wang Hao, with a time of 1 hour 20 minutes and 11 seconds.
"I was happy with the race, with the result, but the main thing is we have to do it again in August," the 23-year-old Tallent said. "To be the first to win in the Bird’s Nest is a fantastic feeling. I couldn’t be more happy."
Congratulations to Jared Tallent!!! That’s pretty exciting! He also mentioned that the air pollution, at least at the lower temperatures, was not a problem for him. Let’s hope that holds out through the games!
It was fairly warm in Beijing in the afternoon, so the men definitely had it easier having their race in the morning.
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