Source: Xinhua

08-18-2008 07:09

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's Francoise Mbango Etone flew 15.39 meters to win the women's triple jump gold medal at the Olympic Games here on Sunday.

Francoise Mbango Etone of Cameroon competes in women's triple jump final at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 17, 2008. Francoise Mbango Etone claimed the title of the event.(Xinhua Photo)
Francoise Mbango Etone of Cameroon competes 
in women's triple jump final at the National 
Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, 
during Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, 
China, Aug. 17, 2008. Francoise Mbango Etone 
claimed the title of the event.(Xinhua Photo)

Russia's Tatyana Lebedeva jumped 15.32 meters for the silver with the bronze going to Greece's Hrysopiyi Devetzi who flew 15.23.

 

Editor:Wang Shuqin