Yang of China wins women's 78kg judo gold_English

Yang Xiuli (blue) of China fights against Yalennis Castillo of Cuba during the Women 78 kg gold medal contest of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games judo event in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Yang Xiuli won the contest and claimed the gold. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)
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BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- China's judoka Yang Xiuli claimed the women's 78kg title at the Beijing Olympics here on Thursday, edging Yalennis Castillo from Cuba in the breath-taking final.

The bronze medals went to Jeong Gyeong-mi from South Korea and Stephanie Possamai from France.

Yang Xiuli (blue) of China celebrates victory over Yalennis Castillo of Cuba during the Women 78 kg gold medal contest of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games judo event in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Yang Xiuli won the contest and claimed the gold.

Yang Xiuli (blue) of China celebrates victory over Yalennis Castillo of Cuba during the Women 78 kg gold medal contest of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games judo event in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Yang Xiuli won the contest and claimed the gold. (Xinhua Photo)
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