Gold medalist Chen Ding of China celebrates after winning in men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)

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Chen Ding makes history for China after winning men's 20km race in London

LONDON, Aug. 4 (Xinhua) -- With only one day to go before his twentieth birthday, Chinese race walker Chen Ding will have a great mood for celebration after winning the gold medal in the men's 20km walk at 2012 London Olympics here on Saturday.

"It is a wonderful gift for my birthday," said Chen, who clocked one hour, 18 minutes and 46 seconds to set a new Olympic record while cruising to the top podium.  Full story

Gold medalist Chen Ding of China poses during awarding ceremony of men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. (Xinhua/Guo Yong) 

Gold medalist Chen Ding of China (C), silver medalist Erick Barrondo of Quatemala (L) and bronze medalist Wang Zhen of China pose during victory ceremony of men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)

 Chen Ding of China takes part in men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. Chen Ding of China won gold medal. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)

Chen Ding of China takes part in men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. Chen Ding of China won gold medal.(Xinhua/Guo Yong)

Chen Ding of China takes part in men's 20km race walk contest, at London 2012 Olympic Games in London, Britain, on August 4, 2012. Chen Ding of China won gold medal. (Xinhua/Guo Yong)