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Article: 2nd Ld-Writethru: U.S. wins first women's eight Olympic gold in 24 years
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- August 17, 2008
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2nd Ld-Writethru: U.S. wins first women's eight Olympic gold in
24 years
BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The United States took a revenge on
arch rival Romania on Sunday to win its first Olympic gold medal in
the women's rowing eight since 1984.
The American crew, who took world titles in 2006 and 2007, led
all the way to win in 6 minutes, 5.34 seconds. The Netherlands, who
came from behind to surpass Romania in the last meters, took silver
in 6:07.22. Defending Olympic champions Romania clinched bronze in
6:07.25.
The American team, who last time claimed the Olympic gold in Los
Angeles, won silver in Athens, 2004 when Romania took their third
straight title in the blue ribbon event.
The ...