Larisa Ilchenko of Russia celebrates victory during women's marathon 10km competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 20, 2008. Larisa Ilchenko of Russia won the gold medal of the event.

Larisa Ilchenko of Russia gears up to the finish line during women's marathon 10km competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 20, 2008. Larisa Ilchenko of Russia won the gold medal of the event.

Larisa Ilchenko of Russia competes during women's marathon 10km competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 20, 2008. Larisa Ilchenko of Russia won the gold medal of the event.

Gold medalist Larisa Ilchenko of Russia (C), the runner-up Keri-Anne Payne (L) and bronze winner Cassandra Patten, both of Great Britain, pose on the podium during victory ceremony of women's marathon 10km competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 20, 2008.

Russia's Larisa Ilchenko poses during the victory ceremony women's marathon 10km competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 20, 2008. Larisa Ilchenko won the gold medal in the event.

(Xinhua News Agency August 20, 2008)