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Gold medalist Ye Shiwen (C) of China, silver medalist Wang Qun (L) of China and bronze medalist Choi Hye-ra (R) of South Korea pose for photos after medal awarding ceremony for the women's 200m individual medley in Guangzhou, Nov 18, 2010. [Photo/Xinhua] |
GUANGZHOU - Ye Shiwen of China took the gold medal of women's 200m individual medley at the ongoing 16th Asian Games on Thursday, after her gold in the 400-meter individual medley last Sunday.
Ye clocked 2:09.37 for the gold medal, followed by her compatriot Wang Qun in the second place at 2:12.02. The bronze medal was taken by Choi Hye-ra of South Korea in 2:12.85.
The 14-year-old teenager from east China's Hangzhou city began swimming at the age of six after her kindergarten teacher noticed her large hands, the city's Qianjiang Evening News reported.
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China's Ye Shiwen poses in front of the camera after winning the gold medal of women's 400m individual medley at the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, Nov 14, 2010. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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