China's Wu Jingyu (C) celebrates after winning Brigitte Yague Enrique of Spain during women's -49 kg taekwondo gold medal match at London 2012 Olympic Games, London, Britain, Aug. 8, 2012. Wu Jingyu won the match 8-1 and won gold medal in this event. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

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Wu Jingyu defends taekwondo title at London

LONDON, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Wu Jingyu lifted women's -49kg title at London Olympic Games on Wednesday, successfully defending her victory on the same day when the Beijing Games opened four years ago.

Wu capitalized on her expert axe kicks to crush Spaniard Brigitte Yague Enrique 8-1. The 25-year-old Chinese became the first two-straight-time champion in the category since the sport was introduced into the Olympics in 2000.  Full story

 Special Report: London Olympics 2012