George Killian, president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), came to Beijing's Capital Gymnasium on Saturday evening to watch the men's individual all-around final of the Universiade gymnastics.
Thousands of spectators at the gymnasium welcomed Killian and his wife with applause when the third round of the intense competition was just over.
China's Olympic champions Zheng Lihui and Yang Wei led the competition with 28.80 points and 28.75 points respectively after the third round.
Thirty-six gymnasts took part in the six-event, six-round competition this evening.
(Xinhua News Agency 08/26/2001)
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