Zagunis (L) of the United States competes against her teammate Becca Ward during the women's individual saber semifinal 2 at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 9, 2008. Zagunis beat Ward in the bout.

Mariel Zagunis of the United States celebrates after defeating her compatriot Sada Jacobson during the women's individual saber gold medal match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 9, 2008. Zagunis won the gold medal.

(Xinhua News Agency August 9, 2008)