China's commanding lead in the Olympics medal table has further increased enthusiasm for the country's sporting stars.

One example of Olympic fever can been seen in Shanghai, where crowds have been thronging to Madame Tussauds wax museum to catch a glimpse of heroes such as Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang, basketball star Yao Ming and diver Guo Jingjing.

--Reuters

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