Russia\'s Elena Lashmanova won the women\'s 20km walk Olympic title on Saturday in a new world record of 1hr 25min 02sec. The 19-year-old\'s late surge saw her pass longtime leader and defending champion Olga Kaniskina of Russia (1hr 25min 09sec) while China\'s Qieyang Shenjie set an Asian record in taking bronze (1hr 25min 16sec). It was the first time Russia have taken gold and silver in the event and third time in six editions they have won the title.