Alain Bernard of France celebrates after winning the men's 100m freestyle final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Bernard won the gold medal in the event with 47.21 seconds.

Alain Bernard of France displays his medal after the awarding ceremony of men's 100m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Bernard won the gold medal in the event with 47.21 seconds.

Alain Bernard of France displays his national flag after the awarding ceremony of men's 100m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Bernard won the gold medal in the event with 47.21 seconds.

Alain Bernard of France gestures after winning the men's 100m freestyle final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 14, 2008. Bernard won the gold medal in the event with 47.21 seconds.