Michael Phelps of the United States celebrates after winning the men's 200m individual medley final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 15, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 54.23 seconds.

Michael Phelps of the United States swims during the men's 200m individual medley final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 15, 2008. Phelps set a new world record and won the gold medal in the event with 1 minute 54.23 seconds.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2008)