| Briton Adlington wins women's 800m freestyle gold |
| 15:30, August 16, 2008 |
 Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain reacts during the final of women's 800m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Rebecca Adlington won the gold medal in a new world record with 8 minutes 14.10 seconds. (Xinhua/Chen Kai) Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain celebrates during the final of women's 800m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Rebecca Adlington won the gold medal in a new world record with 8 minutes 14.10 seconds. (Xinhua/Wang Dingchang)  Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain celebrates during the final of women's 800m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Rebecca Adlington won the gold medal in a new world record with 8 minutes 14.10 seconds. (Xinhua/Wang Dingchang) Rebecca Adlington of Great Britain reacts during the final of women's 800m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Rebecca Adlington won the gold medal in a new world record with 8 minutes 14.10 seconds. (Xinhua/Chen Kai) |
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China |
27 |
10 |
6 |
43 |
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USA |
15 |
14 |
19 |
48 |
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Germany |
8 |
3 |
5 |
16 |
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South Korea |
6 |
9 |
3 |
18 |
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Italy |
6 |
5 |
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15 |
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