Coughlin takes gold in Women's 100m Backstroke

This was the first gold medal for the US women in what has been a disappointing Games in the pool for them so far.

World record holder Coventry qualified fastest for the final but after her busy program she was unable to match Coughlin's speed and finished with the silver medal in 59.19.

Margaret Hoelzer, also from the US, touched out Gemma Spofforth of Great Britain to take bronze in 59.34.

 
Source:Coughlin takes gold in Women's 100m Backstroke