22 May 2013 - The 2013 IAAF World Challenge Beijing opened at Beijing's National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, on 21 May 2013.

The IAAF World Challenge Beijing was the fifth leg of the 2013 series, and the second Asian stop on the 15-meeting circuit. (Photos China Sports Online/A Min)

The National Stadium in Beijing, venue of the 2013 IAAF World Challenge.

American star sprinter Allyson Felix wins her trademark 200m event.


US veteran Justin Gatlin claims the men's 100m in 9.91.
 

Local stars Zhang Peimeng (C) and Su Bingtian (R) in the men's 100m sprint.

 
China's Wang Yu achieves a new personal best 
of 2.33m to win the men's high jump title.

 
American David Oliver tops the men's 110m hurdles.

 
Despite an injury in his left arm, China's Li Jinzhe manages to grab a second 
win in the men's long jump after last week's Diamond League in Shanghai.

 
Reigning Olympic and world champion Anna Chicherova of 
Russia cleared 2.02 meters to win the women's high jump title.

 
Kellie Wells of the United States wins the women's 100m hurdles with 12.87.

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