Germany's Steffen crowned sprint queen, U.S. Torres second
www.chinaview.cn 2008-08-17 10:31:45   Print
 Britta Steffen of Germany prepares during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds.

Britta Steffen of Germany prepares during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds. (Xinhua Photo)
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