China win 12th gold at Athens
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2004-08-19 20:14

China grabbed its 12th gold medal in the Athens Olympics when Zhang Ning of China beat Mia Audina of Netherlands 2-1 in the women's badminton singles final Thursday.

Zhang Ning of China celebrates her 2-1 victory over Mia Audina of the Netherlands in women's badminton single's final August 19, 2004. The bronze went to Zhou Mi.[Xinhua]

Zhang won the match 8-11,11-6,11-7.

Earlier, Zhou Mi, also from China, defeat teammate Gong Ruina 11-2, 8-11, 11-8 to get the bronze medal.

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