The Netherlands claimed the lightweight women's double sculls rowing title at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, clocking six minutes and 54.74 seconds in the final. Finland took the silver in 6:56.03, while Canada got the bronze in 6:56.68.

Kirsten van der Kolk (R) and Marit van Eupem of the Netherlands celebrate after winning the women's lightweight double sculls rowing competition at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at Shunyi Rowing-Canoeing Park August 17, 2008. [Agencies]