Olympic torch passed through Shenyang, NE China

Olympic torch passed through Shenyang, NE China

Torchbearer Liu Hongtu, whose father Liu Changchun was China's first Olympian, runs during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)


Torchbearer Zhao Benshan, a famous comedian runs during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008


Local people dressed in the ethnic costumes cheer for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.


Torchbearer Kang Hui (R-2) lights the torch for the next torchbearer Raga Thomas during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.


Torchbearer Su Hongzhang lights the cauldron during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.


Local residents wave flags to greet the Olympic flame during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.


Torchbearer Du Junfeng (R) and torchbearer Du Rongjie pose with torches during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, on July 17, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)