Russian Olga Kaniskina Wins Women's 20km Walk Gold

Russia's Kaniskina Olga competes during women's 20km walk final during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008. Kaniskina Olga finished the race in first places.

Russia's Olga Kaniskina reacts after corssing the finish line during women's 20km walk final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008. Russia's Olga Kaniskina claimed the title of the event with 1:26:31 and set a new Olympic record.

Russia's Olga Kaniskina competes during women's 20km walk final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008. Russia's Olga Kaniskina claimed the title of the event with 1:26:31 and set a new Olympic record.

Russia's Olga Kaniskina gestrues after crossing the finish line during women's 20km walk final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 21, 2008)

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