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Natalie Coughlin wins gold, Margaret Hoelzer wins bronze in 100m backstroke

8:11 PM, August 11, 2008

Coughlin BEIJING -- Natalie Coughlin earned the gold medal in the women's 100-meter backstroke event at the National Aquatics Center on Tuesday morning.

Coughlin was joined on the podium by teammate Margaret Hoelzer, who won the bronze.

Coughlin posted a time of 58.96 seconds, edging Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry by 0.23. Hoelzer touched the wall in 59.34 seconds. Coughlin went out strong, making the turn at 28.58, a full 0.40 seconds ahead of Coventry.

Hoelzer was fifth at the turn, but covered the return leg in 29.02 to surge to the medal stand.

Photo of Natalie Coughlin by Thomas Kienzle / Associated Press

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Margaret is my 1st cousin, twice removed, and ALL of her family members are very, very proud of her! Now, bring on the 200m back, and she'll go for the gold!

Atlanta, GA

I can't tell you how happy and proud I am that Natalie won another gold metal...what I don't understand is how snooty and arrogant this Girl is about it all.

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Bejing Olympics 2008
Medal Count
 
CountryGold MedalsSilver MedalsBronze MedalsTotal
 
1. United States363836110
 
2. China512128100
 
3. Russia23212872
 
4. Great Britain19131547
 
5. Australia14151746
 
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