Britain's Adlington wins 400m freestyle gold

The British swimmer Rebecca Adlington won the Olympic gold medal in the women's 400m freestyle.

Rebecca Adlington, left, of Great Britain celebrates winning the women's 400 meters freestyle swimming final with compatriot Joanne Jackson, who finished third.

BEIJING // The British swimmer Rebecca Adlington won the Olympic gold medal in the women's swimming 400m freestyle on Monday. Katie Hoff of the United States won the silver and Joanne Jackson of Britain the bronze.

*Reuters