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The torchbearer Liu Yunguang runs with the torch during the last-day of Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008. [Xinhua]
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"From primitive stone tools used by prehistoric humans to the 'Bird's Nest' and the 'Water Cube', human civilizations have been passed down generations to generations, just like the Olympic torch relay," said the 51-year-old performer, referring to the National Stadium and the National Aquatics Center.
Following him, nine other torchbearers carried the torch and ran in turn to finish the 652-meter section within this archaeological-site-turned park. It took them about 10 minutes.
Leaving the park, the Olympic torch advanced for Mentougou District, north of Fangshan, to continue its journey.
![The launching ceremony of the final day of the Olympic torch relay[Xinhua]](http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20080808/000802c98ccc0a05d0ec05.jpg "The launching ceremony of the final day of the Olympic torch relay[Xinhua]") |
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The launching ceremony of the final day of the Olympic torch relay[Xinhua]
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Friday is the final day of a three-day relay in Beijing. A total of 140 torchbearers will run in turn on a 7.9-km route.
The relay will end at about 12:15 p.m. at the No. 101 Middle School of Beijing, also home to the Olympic Youth Camp.
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Torchbearer Zhang Hongxin (R) passes the flame to the next torchbearer Qi Hong (L) during the last-day of Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008. [Xinhua]
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