Ryan Lochte of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 200m backstroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 15, 2008. Lochte set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event in a time of 1 minute 53.94 seconds.

Ryan Lochte of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 200m backstroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 15, 2008. Lochte set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event in a time of 1 minute 53.94 seconds.

Ryan Lochte of the United States swims during the men's 200m backstroke final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 15, 2008. Lochte set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event in a time of 1 minute 53.94 seconds.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2008)