| Phelps wins men's 200m freestyle gold at Beijing

Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 200m freestyle final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 42.96 seconds. (Xinhua/Wang Dingchang)
American Coughlin wins women's 100m backstroke

Natalie Coughlin (L) of the United States receives congratulation from Russia's Anastasia Zueva after the final of women's 100m backstroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Natalie Coughlin claimed the title with 58.96 seconds. (Xinhua/Chen Kai)
American Peirsol breaks world record to win men's 100m backstroke

Aaron Peirsol of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 100m backstroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Peirsol set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 52.54 seconds. (Xinhua/Chen Kai)
Australia's Leisel Jones wins women's 100m breaststroke

Leisel Jones of Austrlia reacts after the final of women's 100m breaststroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Leisel Jones set a new Olympic record with 1 minute 5.17 seconds and won the gold medal. (Xinhua/Fan Jun)
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