Russian Galkina-Samitova Wins Women's 3000m Steeplechase Gold Medal

Gulnara Galkina-Samitova (R) of Russia competes in women's 3000m steeplechase final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17, 2008. She claimed the title of the event and broke the world record.

Gulnara Galkina-Samitova of Russia celebrates after winning women's 3000m steeplechase final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17, 2008. claimed the title of the event and rewrote the world record to 8 mins 58.81 secs.

(Xinhua News Agency August 17, 2008)

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