Kristin Armstrong of the United States displays her gold medal at the awarding ceremony of the women's individual time trial of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games cycling event on August 13, 2008. Kristin Armstrong finished the 23.5km course with a total time of 34:51.72 and won the gold medal of the event.

Kristin Armstrong (2nd L) of the United States celebrates after winning the women's individual time trial of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games cycling event on August 13, 2008. Kristin Armstrong finished the 23.5km course with a total time of 34:51.72 and won the gold medal of the event.

Kristin Armstrong of the United States rides during the women's individual time trial of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games cycling event on August 13, 2008. Kristin Armstrong finished the 23.5km course with a total time of 34:51.72 and won the gold medal of the event.

(Xinhua News Agency August 13, 2008)