Olympic torch relay kicks off in Buenos Aires

Torchbearer Carlos Espinola (C) runs with the torch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 11, 2008. Buenos Aires is the 7th stop of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay outside the Chinese mainland. (Photo credit: Xinhua)

BUENOS AIRES, April 11 (Xinhua) -- Triple Olympic medal winner Carlos "Camau" Espinola began the Beijing Olympic torch relay at 14:36 (1736 GMT) at Buenos Aires, the 7th leg of its global journey.

Olympic sailor Carlos Espinola started the march at the Lola Mora amphitheatre in the port district. The torch relay is due to end at the riding club in the Palermo district.

It is the first time for the Olympic flame to visit the Argentine capital. The relay will include 80 runners in its 13.8 kilometers tour through Buenos Aires.