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Alain Bernard picks up men's 100m freestyle gold
chinadaily.com.cn
Updated: 2008-08-14 11:01
Alain Bernard of France won men's 100m freestyle gold, clocking in 47.21 at the Beijing Olympic Games on Thursday.
Eamon Sullivan of Australia settled for the silver with a time of 47.32, while American Jason Lezak got the bronze in 47.67.
In the first semi-final, Bernard reclaimed the world record with 47.20 s.
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France's Alain Bernard celebrates winning the men's 100m freestyle swimming semifinal at the National Aquatics Center during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 13, 2008 in Beijing. Bernard won the final. [Agencies]
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