Emma
Snowsill poses with her gold medal. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty
Images)
Three-time world champion Emma Snowsill outlasted Vanessa Fernandes to win
Australia the Women's Triathlon gold medal at the Beijing Olympics on
Monday.
Snowsill breezed through the finish line in 1 hour 58 minutes and 27 seconds,
carrying her national flag and clapping hands with her supporters.
Snowsill's teammate Emma Moffatt took the bronze.
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Snowsill competes in the cycling portion. (Photo credit: Clive Rose/Getty
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Emma
Snowsill competes. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
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Snowsill celebrates her victory. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty
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Emma
Moffatt (R) and Emma Snowsill celebrate. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty
Images)