Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway gestures during the men's javelin throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Andreas Thorkildsen won the title.

Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway competes during the men's javelin throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Andreas Thorkildsen won the title with 90.57 meters and set a new Olympic record.

Andreas Thorkildsen of Norway gestures during the men's javelin throw final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008. Andreas Thorkildsen won the title and set a new Olympic record.

(Xinhua News Agency August 23, 2008)