Turning to cycling action, Samuel Sanchez of Spain won the fourth gold medal on the first day of competition as he pedaled to victory in the men's cycling road race. Sanchez completed the 239 kilometer course through the streets of China's capital in a time of 6 hours, 33 minutes, and 49 seconds.

Sanchez completed the 239 kilometer course through the streets of China's capital in a time of 6 hours, 33 minutes, and 49 seconds.

Turning to cycling action, Samuel Sanchez of Spain won the fourth gold medal on the first day of competition as he pedaled to victory in the men's cycling road race.

(CCTV.com August 10, 2008)