Daegu City has held various events to mark the 100-day countdown to the 2011 IAAF World Championships in Athletics.

Prime Minister Kim Hwang-sik was among two-thousand-eleven citizens who participated in a celebratory relay marathon held in the southeastern city. Kim said the government will give its full support to ensure a successful hosting of the event.

Daegu is only the second Asian city to host the IAAF World Championships in Athletics. Osaka, Japan was the first four years ago.

Some two-thousand athletes from 202 countries will be competing in the track and field meet, including three time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, who is known as the fastest man in the world. Eighty-two South Korean athletes are expected to take part in the competition.

The international event will open in Daegu on August 27th for a nine-day run.