Photos: Australia's Snowsill wins Women's Triathlon

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.

Emma Snowsill competes in the cycling portion. (Photo credit: Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Emma Snowsill competes. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Emma Snowsill celebrates her victory. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Emma Moffatt (R) and Emma Snowsill celebrate. (Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty Images)