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.

Britta Steffen 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 on August 17, 2008. Britta Steffen won the gold medal with a new Olympic record of 24.06 seconds.

Britta Steffen of Germany prepares 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.

(Xinhua News Agency August 17, 2008)