(0727 CR M11)FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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(0727 CR M11)FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
From Xinhua News Agency: (0727 CR M11)FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DATELINE: July 27, 2011 LENGTH: 00:03:04 PKG INTRO The 14th FINA World Championships came to its 11th match day on Tuesday, when China won its second swimming gold. China Report takes you to Shanghai to see the big event for the world's best swimmers and divers. PKG In the women's 100m backstroke, China's Zhao Jing upset American favorite Natalie Coughlin and delivered a last-gasp victory. Coughlin, the Olympic gold medalist of the discipline, led the first 50 meters but was exceeded by Zhao and Russian Anastasia Zueva in the final spurt. The 20-year-old Zhao, both the world and Asiad champion, staged a strong comeback with the powerful stroke in the final 20 meters. She overtook the lead with a minor advantage to touch the wall first in 59.05 seconds. Zueva was 0.01 second behind for the silver, followed by Natalie. Zhao says the gold medal has significant meaning to her. It's definitely a huge boost to her confidence in the build-up to Powered by www.newslook.com
The Video News Portal | July 27, 2011
