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Olympic fever drives Chinese children to extreme feats
An 8-year-old swims 2,212 miles to Beijing in 55 days, a 10-year-old girl paddles a river with hands tied, and 4-year-old Yang Yang rides a 1,000-pound beluga. Experts note intense parental pressure under one-child policy shaping risky, publicly celebrated acts, while aquariums caution on safety.
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Beijing
Yang Yang
China
Jing Xueying
Aquarium
Xian Quang
Zhang Huimin
Whale Rider
Huang Yan
Qingdao
Xiao Qiang
Jing
Ma Peng
Zhong Tao
Wu Youyan