Top Seed Xie into Badminton Women's Singles Final

Xie Xingfang of China competes against Lu Lan of China during the women's singles semifinal 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event on August 15, 2008. Xie Xingfang beat Lu Lan 2-1.

Xie Xingfang of China competes against Lu Lan of China during the women's singles semifinal 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event on August 15, 2008. Xie Xingfang beat Lu Lan 2-1.

Xie Xingfang of China celebrates victory over Lu Lan of China during the women's singles semifinal 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event on August 15, 2008. Xie Xingfang beat Lu Lan 2-1.

Xie Xingfang of China celebrates victory over Lu Lan of China during the women's singles semifinal 1 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games badminton event on August 15, 2008. Xie Xingfang beat Lu Lan 2-1.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2008)

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