Leisel Jones Wins Women's 100m Breaststroke Olympic Gold

Australia's Leisel Jones celebrates after winning the Olympic gold medal in the women's 100m breaststroke swimming event on Tuesday.

Leisel Jones of Austrlia greets the audience 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 on August 12, 2008. Leisel Jones set a new Olympic record with 1 minute 5.17 seconds and won the gold medal.

Leisel Jones of Austrlia competes during the final of women's 100m breaststroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 12, 2008. Leisel Jones set a new Olympic record with 1 minute 5.17 seconds and won the gold medal.

Leisel Jones of Austrlia competes during the final of women's 100m breaststroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 12, 2008. Leisel Jones set a new Olympic record with 1 minute 5.17 seconds and won the gold medal.

Gold medalist Leisel Jones (C) of Austrlia, Rebecca Soni (L) of the United States and Mirna Jukic of Austria pose for photos with their medals after the awarding ceremony of women's 100m breaststroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 12, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 12, 2008)

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