Athletes compete during men's 50km walk at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008.

Athletes compete during men's 50km walk at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008.

Russia's Denis Nizhegorodov (L) competes during men's 50km walk outside the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008.