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Zhang Ning wins China first badminton gold at Olympics
Latest Updated by 2004-08-20 08:34:07

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Gold medallist shuttler Zhang Ning (C) of China, silver medallist Mia Audina(L) of the Netherlands and bronze medallist Zhou Mi (R) of China are shown at the reward ceremony for the women's badminton individual at the Athens Olympic Games in Athens, August 19, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

Zhang Ning (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

bronze medallist Zhou Mi of China (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

silver medallist Mia Audina(L) of the Netherlands (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

Chinese shuttler Zhang Ning wins the gold of the women's badminton individual after defeating Mia Audina from the Netherlands by 2:1 at the Athens Olympic Games in Athens, August 19, 2004. (Xinhua photo/Liao Yujie)

Chinese shuttler Zhang Ning wins the gold of the women's badminton individual after defeating Mia Audina from the Netherlands by 2:1 at the Athens Olympic Games in Athens, August 19, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

Chinese shuttler Zhang Ning hugs her coach Li Yongbo after winning the gold of the women's badminton individual by defeating Mia Audina from the Netherlands by 2:1 at the Athens Olympic Games in Athens, August 19, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

Chinese shuttler Zhang Ning hugs her coaches after winning the gold of the women's badminton individual by defeating Mia Audina from the Netherlands by 2:1 at the Athens Olympic Games in Athens, August 19, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Liao Yujie)

Chinese Zhang Ning defeated Mia Audina of the Netherlands 8-11, 11-6 and 11-7 to win the women's badminton singles final at the 28th Olympic Games Thursday (Aug.19) afternoon.

Her victory gave China the first gold medal from the sport in Athens Olympics.

In the bronze medal match earlier Thursday morning, Zhou Mi of China defeated her teammate Gong Ruina 11-2, 8-11 and 11-6.

Editor: Lin Shujun

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