Chinese Liu Wins Olympic Women's 200m Butterfly Gold in World Record Time

Liu Zige of China reacts during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal with a new world record of 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

Liu Zige (R) of China celebrates with teammate Jiao Liuyang during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal in with new world record of 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

Liu Zige (L) of China receives congratulations from Jessicah Schipper of Australia during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal in a new world record with 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

Liu Zige of China reacts during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal with a new world record of 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

Liu Zige of China competes during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal in a new world record with 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

Liu Zige of China reacts after winning the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal in a new world record with 2 minutes 04.18 seconds.

(Xinhua News Agency August 14, 2008)

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