Chinese Star Guan Romps into Women's Long Jump FinalChinese star Guan Yingnan romped into the women's long jump final with a 6.51m jump at the ongoing 21st Universiade Monday in Beijing.The 24-year-old Guan, who only finished ninth in the Edmonton World Athletics Championships two weeks ago, easily leaped 6.51 meters on her second attempt. Brazilian Higa Maggi jumped 6.39 meters to finish second in the qualifying round and Lucie Komrskova of Czech Republic was third at 6.30 meters. The women's long jump final will take place on August 28. |
| People's Daily Online --- http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/ |