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Wang Jiao (red) of China fights against Stanka Zlateva of Bulgaria during the women's freestyle 72 kg gold medal match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Wrestling event in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Wang Jiao beat Stanka Zlateva and grabbed the gold. (Xinhua Photo)
Chinese wrestler Wang Jiao pinned Stanka Zlateva of Bulgaria to the mat to claim gold in the Women's Freestyle Wrestling 72 kilogram weight category on Sunday, August 17.
20-year-old Wang maneuvered a fantastic fall to close up the bout in 1:59 minutes, winning 8-3.
The 25-year-old Zlateva, heavily favored for gold, has dominated this weight class in recent years, winning the 2006 and 2007 World Championships, and the 2007 and 2008 European Championships.
Earlier the same day, Hamaguchi Kyoko of Japan defeated Ali Bernard of the United States to clinch bronze in the upper draw. Agnieszka Wieszczek of Poland prevailed over Maider Unda of Spain for the other bronze in the bottom draw.
Editor: Yan
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