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(220212) -- BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jing prepares to slide at National Sliding Centre in Yanqing District, Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 7, 2022. Zhang Jing, a graduate student of Tianjin University of Sport, plays the important role of skeleton forerunner at National Sliding Centre during Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Forerunners take part in test slidings to provide feedback information for track workers and operators.If problems are found at a certain position on the track, they can be repaired in time, thus creating the best competition conditions for athletes, ensuring that everything on the track and ice surface is ready. Forerunners also serve to test the timing system, lighting and broadcasting system. "Skeleton is a game of the brave, the sense of speed athletes experience is stronger than what bystanders see." Zhang Jing said, "This time I am happy and honored to feel the Olympic atmosphere as a forerunner. I hope that I could win glory for my country through my own efforts as an Olympic athlete in the future." (Xinhua/Jiang Wenyao) 2022.02.07 Pekin Olimpiada Zimowe Igrzyska Olimpijskie Pekin 2022 - Dzien 9 Foto Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/PressFocus !!! POLAND ONLY !!!