Chinese men storm to gymnastics team gold at Beijing Olympics
&$ &$China's Zou Kai, Yang Wei, Xiao Qin, Li Xiaopeng, Huang Xu and Chen Yibing (L-R) wave to spectators on the podium during the awarding ceremony for gymnastics artistic men's team competition of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. The Chinese team won the gold medal of the event with 286.125 points. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)&$&$ &$ english.people.com.cn |
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