Emma Snowsill of Australia crosses the finish line in the Women's Final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games triathlon event on August 18, 2008. Emma Snowsill won the gold medal with a time of 1 hour 58 minutes and 27.66 seconds.

Athletes compete during the swimming contest of Women's Final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games triathlon event at the Ming Tomb reservoir on August 18, 2008.

Athletes compete during the swimming contest of Women's Final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games triathlon event at the Ming Tomb reservoir on August 18, 2008.

Athletes attend the swimming contest of Women's Final of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games triathlon event on August 18, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 18, 2008)