| Coughlin upstages Coventry for backstroke gold &$ &$Natalie Coughlin of the United States reacts after the final of women's 100-meter backstroke at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 12, 2008. Natalie Coughlin claimed the title with 58.96 seconds. &$&$ U.S. swimmer Natalie Coughlin defended her Olympic title by beating hot favorite Zibabwean veteran Kirsty Coventry to win the 100 ... english.people.com.cn |
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