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China wins women's short track 3,000-meter relay
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-02-25 11:13
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VANCOUVER: China won the women's 3,000-meter relay short track speedskating final after four-time defending champion South Korea was disqualified.
The South Koreans crossed the finish line first Wednesday night, but after several minutes of discussion among the referees, they were disqualified. South Korea was seeking a record fifth consecutive gold medal in the event.
China's team of Sun Linlin, Wang Meng, Zhang Hui and Zhou Yang leaped in joy when they were announced as Olympic champions.
Canada earned the silver, and the United States took the bronze in the four-team final.
