| Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic flame will reach the top of Mt. Qomolangma Thursday morning.
At 2:00 am (1800 GMT) Thursday, the climbers started the final assault at the world's highest peak from the Assault Camp located at 8,300 meters above sea level. They are expected to reach the top of the 8844.43-meter summijt at around 10:00 am.
Nineteen climbers, including seven backup climbers, had gathered in the Assault Camp. The number of final climbers is unknown.
Graphics shows the route on the north slope along which the Beijing Olympic flame is to be carried to Mt. Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Ma Yan)
Editor: Yan
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