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China's Zou Kai wins gymnastics men's floor exercise gold

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Zou Kai won gymnastics men's floor exercise gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics.

The 20-year-old, who was making his Olympic debut, won the surprise gold medal at 16.050 points, after reigning world champion Diego Hypolito of Brazil and Olympic silver medallist Marian Dragulescu failed their routines.

Gervasio Deferr from Spain took the silver in 15.775 points, and the bronze went to Russia's Anton Golotsutskov, in 15.725 points.

It was host China's fourth gold medal, after its gymnasts swept the golds for men's team, women's team and men's all-around events.

Zou, entering the final in ...

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