American Rebecca Soni broke the world record to win the women's 200 metres breaststroke final to collect her first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics.
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Soni surged to victory in two minutes 20.22 seconds, wiping 0.32 off the previous world record set by Australia's Leisel Jones at the 2006 Commonwealth Games.
"I had plenty left in me," said Soni, who underwent minor heart surgery two years ago. "It's been a long road to get here, and I really can't believe that just happened."
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