Who was the Australian favorite Rebecca Soni beat in the 2008 Olympics?
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Leisel Jones, an Australian swimmer, was defeated by Rebecca Soni in the 2008 Olympics. Soni, an American, won the gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Jones took home the bronze. Jones had been the favorite to win the event, but Soni's victory was a major upset.
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