Kitajima wins gold in 100-meter breaststroke in Beijing

Kitajima wins gold in 100-meter breaststroke in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima poses during an award ceremony for the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the Beijing Olympics on Aug. 11. Kitajima defended his Olympic title in a world record time of 58.91 seconds. (Kyodo)

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