Britta Steffen of Germany celebrates during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal in a new Olympic record with 24.06 seconds.

Britta Steffen of Germany smiles during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube in Beijing, China, August 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds.

Britta Steffen (L) of Germany celebrates during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds.

Britta Steffen waves during the final of women's 50m freestyle at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in the National Aquatics Center, also known as the Water Cube on August 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds.