Wednesday, August 13

Generator blows at Olympic rowing heats

BEIXIAOYING TOWN, China: A diesel generator used to create the underwater bubbles that formed the finish line overheated on Saturday, but did not delay races on the first day of Olympic rowing heats.

The billowing, black smoke was noticeable during the women's pair heats at Shunyi Olympic Rowing-Canoeing Park. The generator was on the grandstand side, not close enough to the fans or the water to cause any concern. The bubbling finish line, however, was eliminated.

Bike riders continued pedaling on the path in front of the blue generator — decorated with Olympic rings — and firefighters quickly brought the situation under control.

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