Women enjoy a big week

Chinese swimming proved again that it's a world power, though there is still a sizeable gap between the men and women.

Boasting a strong Olympic roster, China was second on the medal table with three gold, five silver and three bronze medals at the world short-course championships in Istanbul.

It was the second time this year China was runner-up to the United States in a high-profile event, coming in the wake of the London Olympics.