Birdmen gather in Hunan for competition

Birdman competition kicks off in Chinese Hunan province on Sept. 15, 2007. This is the second national birdman competition which is held annually. All the competitors jumped from the top of a mountain and tried to fly the furtherest distance. Liu Chang from Hunan province won the title of the "No.1 birdman of China" by flying a distance of 24.52 meters.

Birdman competition kicks off in Chinese Hunan province on Sept. 15, 2007. This is the second national birdman competition which is held annually. All the competitors jumped from the top of a mountain and tried to fly the furtherest distance. Liu Chang from Hunan province won the title of the "No.1 birdman of China" by flying a distance of 24.52 meters. (Xinhua Photo)
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