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Piggy athletes
2005-04-15 04:06:03 SINA English


(Photo/Reuters)


(Photo/Reuters)

Two piglets swim during a sporting event dubbed as "Pig Olympics" at Heping Park in Shanghai, April 15, 2005.

The piglets, which come from a special species in Thailand, competes in several events including running, hurdles, hoop-jumping, diving and swimming.

The four-legged athletes start training a month after birth and continue competing until they reach one-year-old.

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