2006 IAAF World Junior
Track & Field Championships

Photo Album courtesy of Doug Speck

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An official poster commemorating the 2006 IAAF World Junior Championships	China Minmetals, one of the nation's most' prosperous companies, is a proud sponsor of the meet.	Advance signage for the 2008 Olympic Games, which will be held here.
An example of the architecture in Beijing, China's capital	A beautiful sweeping view of the backstretch at the track.	Practically empty days before the meet, the track appears ready!
We have a feeling the tech folks in China have a pretty spiffy Jumbtron	Early arrivers take a look around Competition Stadium	Known as "The Forbidden City", the face of Beijing constantly changes
A very impressive welcoming structure greets everyone on arrival	A few members from the Russian contingent on their way.	Athletes from the Italian Federation, above, will still load up on pasta.
Kenyan athletes, pictured above during stretching, are strong in the distances.	The official mascot of the 2006 IAAF World Junior Championships?	Meet personnel goes the extra mile in ensuring a friendly theme.
The official meet logo graces a banner publicizing the event.	The Yu Yang Hotel, where our trio of reporters are stationed.