(L to R) Silver medalist David Davies of Great Britain, gold medalist Maarten van der Weijden of the Netherlands and bronze medalist Thomas Lurz of Germany pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony of men's marathon 10km of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 21, 2008.

Gold medalist Maarten van der Weijden of the Netherlands celebrates during the awarding ceremony of men's marathon 10km of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 21, 2008.

Maarten van der Weijden of the Netherlands receives a kiss after men's marathon 10km of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games swimming event on August 21, 2008. Maarten van der Weijden grabbed the gold medal of the event.

(Xinhua News Agency August 21, 2008)