2008 Beijing Olympics 100m backstroke

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:swimming
gptkbp:broadcast_network gptkb:NBC
gptkbp:certification Top 8 from heats
gptkbp:competitors gptkb:16
gptkbp:date 2008-08-13
gptkbp:distance gptkb:100_meters
gptkbp:event_challenges High competition level
Weather conditions considered
gptkbp:event_duration 1 day
gptkbp:event_highlights Memorable finishes
gptkbp:event_participation Top athletes from around the world
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Olympic_Games
Heats and Finals
gptkbp:events Men's swimming
Positive media coverage
Influenced future competitions
Final results published
Increased interest in backstroke
Lochte wins silver
Nguyen wins bronze
Peirsol wins gold
Records set in finals
Records set in heats
gptkbp:events_held Intensive training required
gptkbp:final_match_date gptkb:Beijing_National_Aquatics_Center
gptkbp:gender gptkb:Men
gptkbp:governs gptkb:FINA
gptkbp:has_events World record broken
gptkbp:has_game gptkb:Olympic-size_pool
gptkbp:heat_location gptkb:Beijing_National_Aquatics_Center
gptkbp:held_in gptkb:Beijing_National_Aquatics_Center
gptkbp:historical_event First held in 1900
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2008 Beijing Olympics 100m backstroke
gptkbp:medal gptkb:Aaron_Peirsol
gptkb:Ryan_Lochte
Marcel Nguyen
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive media coverage
gptkbp:next_event 2012 London Olympics 100m backstroke
gptkbp:notable_participants gptkb:Aaron_Peirsol
gptkb:Ryan_Lochte
Marcel Nguyen
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:2008_Summer_Olympics
gptkbp:participating_nations gptkb:10
gptkbp:popularity Highly viewed event
gptkbp:post_event_analysis Fastest times recorded
Performance metrics evaluated
Tactical race strategies
Technique improvements noted
gptkbp:previous_event gptkb:2004_Athens_Olympics_100m_backstroke
gptkbp:record 52.54 seconds
gptkbp:significant_event Part of Olympic tradition
Olympic record
gptkbp:speed Backstroke
gptkbp:sponsorship Major sports brands involved