Nelson Evora of Portugal celebrates after the men's triple jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 21, 2008. Nelson Evora won the gold with 17.67 metres. (Xinhua/Yang Lei) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Portugal's Nelson Evora flew 17.67 meters to win the Olympic men's triple jump gold medal at the Olympic Games here on Thursday.

    Britain's Phillips took the silver with 17.62 meters and Bahamas' Leevan Sands got the bronze with 17.59.