Source: CCTV.com
08-14-2008 20:35
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic GamesChinese swimmer Liu Zige's overwhelming victory in the women's 200-meter butterfly has made her parents, coaches and hometown all proud.
For people in the northeastern city of Benxi, where Liu Zige was born, Thursday was a day full of anticipation.
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| Liu Zige of China competes during the final of women's 200m butterfly at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, Aug. 14, 2008. Liu Zige won the gold medal in a new world record with 2 minutes 04.18 seconds. (Xinhua/Fan Jun) |
Her parents, neighbors and friends gathered in the community center to watch Liu's event live.
Most were expecting a medal, but Liu Zige stunned them by winning gold and setting a world record.
The hometown crowd went wild when the champion was announced. They celebrated in traditional Chinese style, with fireworks.
Liu's parents are certainly the proudest of all.
