Zhang Jiewen and Yang Wei celebrate their gold win.
China failed to equal its three-medal sweep in Sydney, but the Chinese did win gold and silver in women's doubles. And despite losing in the final, Gao Ling was the big winner, picking up her third Olympic medal.
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