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Olympics: Kromowidjojo blazes to 100m freestyle gold

of the Netherlands blazed to gold in the women`s 100 metres freestyle swimming Thursday, setting a new Olympic record.

London: Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands blazed to gold in the women`s 100 metres freestyle swimming Thursday, setting a new Olympic record.
Kromowidjojo, who led the time sheets this year, posted 53.00 for gold but was not happy with her performance. "I thought it was a great race but it wasn`t my best time ever this season. So, I`m not really satisfied about the time," she said. "A gold medal is a gold medal, so I`m really happy about my performance and being Olympic champion." Aliaksandra Herasimenia of Belarus sneaked in for silver in 53.38 ahead of Chinese Tang Yi, who clocked 53.44. America`s Missy Franklin, who held much promise, finished a disappointing fifth. IANS