China's Chen Yibing gestures after performing on the rings during gymnastics artistic apparatus finals of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Chen Yibing claimed the title of the event with a score of 16.600. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

China's Chen Yibing celebrates after winning men's rings final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games gymnastics artistic event at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Chen Yibing claimed the title of the event with a score of 16.600. (Xinhua/Lin Hui)

Gold medalist Chen Yibing of China (C), silver medalist Yang Wei of China (L) and bronze medalist Oleksandr Vorobiov of Ukraine celebrate on podium during the awarding ceremony for the gymnastics artistic rings final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

China's Chen Yibing performs on the rings during gymnastics artistic apparatus finals of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 18, 2008. Chen Yibing claimed the title of the event with a score of 16.600. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)

Chen Yibing claimed rings title on Monday at the Beijing Olympics, the second Olympic gold in the event in China's gymnastic history.

It took China 24 years to make the achievement after the sport's legend Li Ning brought the first rings gold at the Los Angeles Olympics.

That was also the hosts' sixth gymnastic gold at the Beijing Olympics,breaking the record of four golds in the sport also set at the Los Angeles Olympics.

Editor: Yan