Steve Kelley | Margaret Hoelzer wins silver in backstroke | Seattle Times Newspaper

Read More Here:"BEIJING — She lost the race to her longtime friend and former teammate. Lost her world record as well.

Margaret Hoelzer dramatically pulled herself through the last 50 meters like she has in so many big races for so many years, but she wasn't fast enough to catch Kirsty Coventry in the 200-meter backstroke final.

Hoelzer won silver Saturday morning and, unlike so many scenes we've already witnessed at these Olympics, she didn't break down in tears at the thought of second place. She didn't walk through the mixed zone with a towel over her head, a sign to reporters to stay away.

She smiled and celebrated and understood the immensity of her accomplishment."