Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China compete in the men’s canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park on August 23, 2008. They won the gold medal.

Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China compete in the men's canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park on August 23, 2008. They won the gold medal.

Meng Guanliang and Yang Wenjun of China plunge into water to celebrate in the men’s canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park on August 23, 2008. They won the gold medal.

Gold medalists Meng Guanliang (R) and Yang Wenjun of China celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the men’s canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park on August 23, 2008.

Gold medalists Meng Guanliang (R) and Yang Wenjun of China celebrate during the awarding ceremony of the men’s canoe double (C2) 500m final at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park on August 23, 2008.

(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2008)