Silver: Lilli Schwartzkopf, Germany
Bronze: Tatyana Chernova, Russia
Jessica Ennis launched herself to stardom by winning the women's heptathlon in front of a thrilled crowd in London. She earned 6,955 points and comfortably won the competition.
After protests and reshuffling of the finishers behind Ennis, Lilli Schwartzkopf of Germany earned silver and Russia's Tayana Chernova, the gold medal winner at the 2011 World Championships, took bronze.
Men's Long Jump
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Gold: Greg Rutherford, Great Britain
Silver: Watt Mitchell, Australia
Bronze: Will Claye, United States
Long-jumper Greg Rutherford put on a show for his home country by hitting 8.31 meters on his best attempt and earning a gold medal.
Australia's Watt Mitchell and the United States' Will Claye had an epic battle for silver, with Mitchell taking second by a .04 meter-margin.
Silver: Watt Mitchell, Australia
Bronze: Will Claye, United States
Long-jumper Greg Rutherford put on a show for his home country by hitting 8.31 meters on his best attempt and earning a gold medal.
Australia's Watt Mitchell and the United States' Will Claye had an epic battle for silver, with Mitchell taking second by a .04 meter-margin.
Women's Discus Throw
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Gold: Sandra Perkovic, Croatia
Silver: Darya Pishchalnikova, Russia
Bronze: Li Yanfeng, China
Croatia's Sandra Perkovic put on an epic display of strength, beating out Russia's Darya Pishchalnikova—who outweighs her by 100 pounds—to take the gold medal. This was the first Olympic medal for Perkovic, a two-time winner of the discus at the European Championships.
China's Li Yanfeng came close to beating out Pishchalnikova, but ultimately ended up with bronze.
Silver: Darya Pishchalnikova, Russia
Bronze: Li Yanfeng, China
Croatia's Sandra Perkovic put on an epic display of strength, beating out Russia's Darya Pishchalnikova—who outweighs her by 100 pounds—to take the gold medal. This was the first Olympic medal for Perkovic, a two-time winner of the discus at the European Championships.
China's Li Yanfeng came close to beating out Pishchalnikova, but ultimately ended up with bronze.
Men's 4x100-Meter Medley Relay
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Gold: United States
Silver: Japan
Bronze: Australia
This race capped off an incomparable career for Michael Phelps, who gave the United States the lead heading into the final leg of the race. It was Phelps' 18th gold medal and 22nd overall medal, both Olympic records.
Matt Grevers started with the backstroke, then Brendan Hansen in the breaststroke, followed by Phelps, swimming the butterfly. The superstar surpassed Japan and Nathan Adrian extended the lead in the final leg, while Australia took bronze.
Silver: Japan
Bronze: Australia
This race capped off an incomparable career for Michael Phelps, who gave the United States the lead heading into the final leg of the race. It was Phelps' 18th gold medal and 22nd overall medal, both Olympic records.
Matt Grevers started with the backstroke, then Brendan Hansen in the breaststroke, followed by Phelps, swimming the butterfly. The superstar surpassed Japan and Nathan Adrian extended the lead in the final leg, while Australia took bronze.
Women's 4x100-Meter Medley Relay
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Gold: United States
Silver: Australia
Bronze: Japan
The United States' uber-talented team of Allison Schmitt, Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni and Missy Franklin broke the world record in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay, in yet another remarkable performance by the American swim teem. This was Franklin's fourth gold and fifth overall medal of the games.
The U.S. finished nearly two seconds ahead of Australia as Japan touched third to round out the medals in the event.
Silver: Australia
Bronze: Japan
The United States' uber-talented team of Allison Schmitt, Dana Vollmer, Rebecca Soni and Missy Franklin broke the world record in the women's 4x100-meter medley relay, in yet another remarkable performance by the American swim teem. This was Franklin's fourth gold and fifth overall medal of the games.
The U.S. finished nearly two seconds ahead of Australia as Japan touched third to round out the medals in the event.
Men's 1500-Meter Freestyle
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Gold: Sun Yang, China
Silver: Ryan Cochrane, Canada
Bronze: Oussama Mellouli, Tunisia
China's Sun Yang put on a dominant performance in the 1500-meter freestyle. Sun breezed through this grueling race in world record time, touching the wall ahead of silver medalist Ryan Cochrane by nearly nine seconds.
Tunisia's Oussama Mellouli was edged out by Cochrane, but still earned a medal for Tunisia.
Silver: Ryan Cochrane, Canada
Bronze: Oussama Mellouli, Tunisia
China's Sun Yang put on a dominant performance in the 1500-meter freestyle. Sun breezed through this grueling race in world record time, touching the wall ahead of silver medalist Ryan Cochrane by nearly nine seconds.
Tunisia's Oussama Mellouli was edged out by Cochrane, but still earned a medal for Tunisia.
Women's Fencing Team Epee
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Gold: China
Silver: South Korea
Bronze: United States
China made a statement by dominating the women's team epee gold medal match and soundly defeated South Korea 39-25, after squeaking by Russia in the semifinals.
The United States handed the Russians another heartbreaking loss in the bronze medal match and made it to the podium via a 20-19 score.
Silver: South Korea
Bronze: United States
China made a statement by dominating the women's team epee gold medal match and soundly defeated South Korea 39-25, after squeaking by Russia in the semifinals.
The United States handed the Russians another heartbreaking loss in the bronze medal match and made it to the podium via a 20-19 score.
Men's Weightlifting 94 Kg
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Gold: Ilya Ilyin, Kazakhstan
Silver: Alexandr Ivanov, Russia
Bronze: Anatoli Ciricu, Moldova
Kazakhstan's Ilya Ilyin set the world record for the 94 kilograms (207-pound) weight class by lifting 418 kilograms (921.5 pounds) between the snatch and clean and jerk positions.
Ilin dominated the competition, but the race for the other extremely close. Alexandr Ivanov edged out Anatoli Ciricu by two kilograms for Silver. Ciricu took bronze via a tiebreaker.
Silver: Alexandr Ivanov, Russia
Bronze: Anatoli Ciricu, Moldova
Kazakhstan's Ilya Ilyin set the world record for the 94 kilograms (207-pound) weight class by lifting 418 kilograms (921.5 pounds) between the snatch and clean and jerk positions.
Ilin dominated the competition, but the race for the other extremely close. Alexandr Ivanov edged out Anatoli Ciricu by two kilograms for Silver. Ciricu took bronze via a tiebreaker.
Women's 50-Meter Freestyle
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Gold: Ranomi Kromowidjojo, Netherlands
Silver: Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Belarus
Bronze: Marleen Veldhuis, Netherlands
Ranomi Kromowidjojo continued her stellar London games, setting an Olympic record by finishing the pressure-packed 50-meter freestyle in 24.05 seconds. With just one turn, these swimmers have little room for error and Kromowidjojo was flawless.
Aliaksandra Herasimenia came took silver, finishing .23 seconds after Kromowidjojo, and the gold-medalist's compatriot Marleen Veldhuis touched the wall fractions of a second later to earn bronze.
Silver: Aliaksandra Herasimenia, Belarus
Bronze: Marleen Veldhuis, Netherlands
Ranomi Kromowidjojo continued her stellar London games, setting an Olympic record by finishing the pressure-packed 50-meter freestyle in 24.05 seconds. With just one turn, these swimmers have little room for error and Kromowidjojo was flawless.
Aliaksandra Herasimenia came took silver, finishing .23 seconds after Kromowidjojo, and the gold-medalist's compatriot Marleen Veldhuis touched the wall fractions of a second later to earn bronze.
Women's Cycling Team Pursuit
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Gold: Great Britain
Silver: United States
Bronze: Canada
The British women's cycling team delighted the London crowd and earned a gold medal for the host country. The team of Dani King, Laura Trott and Joanna Roswell were the country's heroes in the event.
This was Team GB's fourth gold of the London games. The United States team took silver and the Canadian women edged out Australia to make it to the medal stand.
Silver: United States
Bronze: Canada
The British women's cycling team delighted the London crowd and earned a gold medal for the host country. The team of Dani King, Laura Trott and Joanna Roswell were the country's heroes in the event.
This was Team GB's fourth gold of the London games. The United States team took silver and the Canadian women edged out Australia to make it to the medal stand.
Men's 20-Kilometer Walk
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Gold: Chen Ding, China
Silver: Erick Barrondo, Guatemala
Bronze: Wang Zhen, China
China's Chen Ding finished the 20-kilometer walk faster than any man in Olympic history ever has, setting a new record with a time of one hour, 48 minutes and 18 seconds.
Guatemala's Erick Barrondo crossed just 11 seconds later and Wang Zhen added to China's medal count by earning the bronze medal.
Silver: Erick Barrondo, Guatemala
Bronze: Wang Zhen, China
China's Chen Ding finished the 20-kilometer walk faster than any man in Olympic history ever has, setting a new record with a time of one hour, 48 minutes and 18 seconds.
Guatemala's Erick Barrondo crossed just 11 seconds later and Wang Zhen added to China's medal count by earning the bronze medal.
Men's Tennis Doubles
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Gold: Mark Bryan and Bob Bryan, United States
Silver: Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France
Bronze: Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet, France
American twin brothers Mark and Bob Bryan continued their stellar doubles careers and added an Olympic gold medal to their list of accomplishments. They defeated France's Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the gold medal match in straight sets.
The French earned two medals in the event when Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet, who lost to the Bryan brother in the semifinals, defeated Spain's David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez to take bronze.
Silver: Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, France
Bronze: Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet, France
American twin brothers Mark and Bob Bryan continued their stellar doubles careers and added an Olympic gold medal to their list of accomplishments. They defeated France's Michael Llodra and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the gold medal match in straight sets.
The French earned two medals in the event when Julien Benneteau and Richard Gasquet, who lost to the Bryan brother in the semifinals, defeated Spain's David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez to take bronze.
Women's Tennis Singles
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Gold: Serena Williams, USA
Silver: Maria Sharapova, Russia
Bronze: Victoria Azarenka, Belarus
With a gold medal win, not only is Serena Williams the hottest female tennis player in the world, she is arguably the most gifted tennis player period. Williams must have a few shares of Wimbledon, because she has owned that place!
Maria Sharapova of Russia and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus had great showings, but this was all about Serena. Team USA is very proud to have her amongst their ranks.
Silver: Maria Sharapova, Russia
Bronze: Victoria Azarenka, Belarus
With a gold medal win, not only is Serena Williams the hottest female tennis player in the world, she is arguably the most gifted tennis player period. Williams must have a few shares of Wimbledon, because she has owned that place!
Maria Sharapova of Russia and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus had great showings, but this was all about Serena. Team USA is very proud to have her amongst their ranks.
Women's Badminton Doubles
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Gold: Tian Qing & Zhao Yunlei, China
Silver: Mizuki Fujii & Reika Kakiiwa, Japan
Bronze: Valeria Sorokina & Nina Vislova, Russia
The Chinese dominance of women’s badminton did not waver even after the defending champions were expelled—as well as three other teams—for throwing matches. China would have been heartbroken if it wasn’t for the gold-medal play of Tian Qing & Zhao Yunlei.
As great as the Chinese were, Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa from Japan gave them everything they could handle, eventually taking home the gold. Valeria Sorokina and Nina Vislova from Russia took home the bronze.
Silver: Mizuki Fujii & Reika Kakiiwa, Japan
Bronze: Valeria Sorokina & Nina Vislova, Russia
The Chinese dominance of women’s badminton did not waver even after the defending champions were expelled—as well as three other teams—for throwing matches. China would have been heartbroken if it wasn’t for the gold-medal play of Tian Qing & Zhao Yunlei.
As great as the Chinese were, Mizuki Fujii and Reika Kakiiwa from Japan gave them everything they could handle, eventually taking home the gold. Valeria Sorokina and Nina Vislova from Russia took home the bronze.
Women's Shooting Trap
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Gold: Jessica Rossi, Italy
Silver: Zuzana Stefecekova, Slovakia
Bronze: Delphine Reau, France
While women’s trap shooting is one of the most underrated sports in the games, even those that hate the event couldn’t help but be impressed by Jessica Rossi from Italy’s score of 99 overall or 24 in the final.
That was better than gold.
Zuzana Stefecekova from Slovakia and Delphine Reau from France won silver and bronze respectively, but the main focus of this event was on Rossi’s unbelievable gold-medal effort.
Silver: Zuzana Stefecekova, Slovakia
Bronze: Delphine Reau, France
While women’s trap shooting is one of the most underrated sports in the games, even those that hate the event couldn’t help but be impressed by Jessica Rossi from Italy’s score of 99 overall or 24 in the final.
That was better than gold.
Zuzana Stefecekova from Slovakia and Delphine Reau from France won silver and bronze respectively, but the main focus of this event was on Rossi’s unbelievable gold-medal effort.
Women's Badminton Singles
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Gold: Li Xuerui, China
Silver: Wang Yihan, China
Bronze: Saina Nehwal, India
The sport of Badminton is found most heavily in Asia, or American backyards during BBQs. In expected fashion, the women’s singles competition was won by Chinese star Li Xuerui.
China also brought home the silver, when Wang Yihan beat India’s Saina Nehwal, who walked away with the bronze.
Silver: Wang Yihan, China
Bronze: Saina Nehwal, India
The sport of Badminton is found most heavily in Asia, or American backyards during BBQs. In expected fashion, the women’s singles competition was won by Chinese star Li Xuerui.
China also brought home the silver, when Wang Yihan beat India’s Saina Nehwal, who walked away with the bronze.
Women's Trampoline
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Gold: Rosie MacLennan, Canada
Silver: Huang Shanshan, China
Bronze: He Wenna, China
In one of the biggest surprises of the day so far, Canadian Rosie MacLennan stole the show in women’s trampoline. She overcame the pressure in the Chinese dominated sport to beat defending gold medalist He Wenna (bronze) and Huang Shanshan (silver).
For those that are unsure of trampoline in the Olympics, watch MacLennan’s final jumps and realize just how much skill is needed to pull off such amazing moves.
Silver: Huang Shanshan, China
Bronze: He Wenna, China
In one of the biggest surprises of the day so far, Canadian Rosie MacLennan stole the show in women’s trampoline. She overcame the pressure in the Chinese dominated sport to beat defending gold medalist He Wenna (bronze) and Huang Shanshan (silver).
For those that are unsure of trampoline in the Olympics, watch MacLennan’s final jumps and realize just how much skill is needed to pull off such amazing moves.
Women's Rowing Single Sculls
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Gold: Miroslava Knapkova, Czech Republic
Silver: Fie Udby Erichsen, Denmark
Bronze: Kim Crow, Australia
In one of the most dominant races in singles rowing during the 2012 Olympics, Miroslava Knapkova of the Czech Republic stole the gold medal with a great time of 7:54.37.
While Knapkova was the unquestionable best Saturday, the battle between Fie Udby Erichsen of Denmark and Kim Crow of Australia was the real highlight of the race. They captured silver and bronze respectively.
Silver: Fie Udby Erichsen, Denmark
Bronze: Kim Crow, Australia
In one of the most dominant races in singles rowing during the 2012 Olympics, Miroslava Knapkova of the Czech Republic stole the gold medal with a great time of 7:54.37.
While Knapkova was the unquestionable best Saturday, the battle between Fie Udby Erichsen of Denmark and Kim Crow of Australia was the real highlight of the race. They captured silver and bronze respectively.
Women's Rowing Lightweight Double Sculls
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Gold: Katherine Copeland & Sophie Hosking, Great Britain
Silver: Xu Dongxiang & Huang Wenyi, China
Bronze: Christina Giazitzidou & Alexandra Tsiavou, Greece
The women’s rowing lightweight double sculls competition was great this year, and Great Britain’s own pair of Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking we’re able to thrill the local crowd with their gold-medal effort.
As for second and third, Xu Dongxiang and Huang Wenyi from China took silver, while Christina Giazitzidou and Alexandra Tsiavou from Greece snagged the bronze.
Silver: Xu Dongxiang & Huang Wenyi, China
Bronze: Christina Giazitzidou & Alexandra Tsiavou, Greece
The women’s rowing lightweight double sculls competition was great this year, and Great Britain’s own pair of Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking we’re able to thrill the local crowd with their gold-medal effort.
As for second and third, Xu Dongxiang and Huang Wenyi from China took silver, while Christina Giazitzidou and Alexandra Tsiavou from Greece snagged the bronze.
Women's Shooting 50-Meter Rifle, 3 Pos.
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Gold: Jamie (Beyerle) Gray, USA
Silver: Ivana Maksimovic, Serbia
Bronze: Adela Sykorova, Czech Republic
Team USA has really stepped up their gun games this year, with Jamie (Beyerle) Gray stealing the show in the women’s shooting 50-meter rifle, three positions. With an amazing showing, the young American has made her dreams come true.
Ivana Maksimovic of Serbia and Adela Sykorova of the Czech Republic took home silver and bronze respectively.
Silver: Ivana Maksimovic, Serbia
Bronze: Adela Sykorova, Czech Republic
Team USA has really stepped up their gun games this year, with Jamie (Beyerle) Gray stealing the show in the women’s shooting 50-meter rifle, three positions. With an amazing showing, the young American has made her dreams come true.
Ivana Maksimovic of Serbia and Adela Sykorova of the Czech Republic took home silver and bronze respectively.
Women's Triathlon
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Gold: Nicola Spirig, Switzerland
Silver: Lisa Norden, Sweden
Bronze: Erin Densham, Australia
In one of the greatest finishes of the 2012 Olympics, the women’s triathlon came down to a photo finish between Nicola Spirig of Switzerland and Lisa Norden of Sweden at an identical time of 1:59:48.00.
Upon review, Spirig beat Norden by the smallest of margins and stole the gold. While Norden got the silver, Australian star Erin Densham took the bronze.
Silver: Lisa Norden, Sweden
Bronze: Erin Densham, Australia
In one of the greatest finishes of the 2012 Olympics, the women’s triathlon came down to a photo finish between Nicola Spirig of Switzerland and Lisa Norden of Sweden at an identical time of 1:59:48.00.
Upon review, Spirig beat Norden by the smallest of margins and stole the gold. While Norden got the silver, Australian star Erin Densham took the bronze.
Men's Lightweight Double Sculls
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Gold: Mads Rasmussen & Rasmus Quist, Denmark
Silver: Zac Purchase & Mark Hunter, Great Britain
Bronze: Storm Uru & Peter Taylor, New Zealand
While the British fans in attendance of the rowing events have been treated to some serious dominance by Great Briatian, there was serious heartbreak Saturday as the favored hometown heroes Zac Purchase & Mark Hunter were forced to settle for silver as Denmark’s Mads Rasmussen & Rasmus Quist stole the show and the gold.
Storm Uru and Peter Taylor of New Zealand took the bronze.
Silver: Zac Purchase & Mark Hunter, Great Britain
Bronze: Storm Uru & Peter Taylor, New Zealand
While the British fans in attendance of the rowing events have been treated to some serious dominance by Great Briatian, there was serious heartbreak Saturday as the favored hometown heroes Zac Purchase & Mark Hunter were forced to settle for silver as Denmark’s Mads Rasmussen & Rasmus Quist stole the show and the gold.
Storm Uru and Peter Taylor of New Zealand took the bronze.
Men's Rowing Four
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Gold: Great Britain
Silver: Australia
Bronze: USA
With the hometown favorites winning the gold medal in the men’s rowing four, Great Britain has another great chapter in the books from the 2012 Olympics.
While the silver-medal winning Australians were favored to win, the cheers from the British crowd helped push GB to the gold. Team USA finished in third.
Silver: Australia
Bronze: USA
With the hometown favorites winning the gold medal in the men’s rowing four, Great Britain has another great chapter in the books from the 2012 Olympics.
While the silver-medal winning Australians were favored to win, the cheers from the British crowd helped push GB to the gold. Team USA finished in third.
Men's Weightlifting 85 Kg
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Gold: Adrian Edward Zielinski, Poland
Silver: Apti Aukhadov, Russia
Bronze: Kianoush Rostami, Iran
The 85 kilogram division of weightlifting was so close it came down to a tiebreaker for the top spot. Apti Aukhadov had the edge in the snatch portion of the competition, but Adrian Edward Zielinski made up for it with a one pound advantage in the clean and jerk.
Zielinski wins the gold because he reached the 385-kilogram mark first. Aukhadov had one chance to lift for the win but could not handle the weight.
Rostami needed only one successful lift in each category to earn the bronze.
Silver: Apti Aukhadov, Russia
Bronze: Kianoush Rostami, Iran
The 85 kilogram division of weightlifting was so close it came down to a tiebreaker for the top spot. Apti Aukhadov had the edge in the snatch portion of the competition, but Adrian Edward Zielinski made up for it with a one pound advantage in the clean and jerk.
Zielinski wins the gold because he reached the 385-kilogram mark first. Aukhadov had one chance to lift for the win but could not handle the weight.
Rostami needed only one successful lift in each category to earn the bronze.
Men's Fencing Team Sabre
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Gold: South Korea
Silver: Romania
Bronze: Italy
The final round proved to be the easiest for South Korea as the team cruised to a 45-26 win over Romania. Both Germany and Italy provided the champs with tough fights in the previous rounds, but South Korea was dominant against a team that should have been happy just to medal.
Russia was the favorite to take the gold as the reigning world champions, but a devastating loss to Romania in the semifinals proceeded another close defeat to Italy in the consolation match as they fell to fourth.
Silver: Romania
Bronze: Italy
The final round proved to be the easiest for South Korea as the team cruised to a 45-26 win over Romania. Both Germany and Italy provided the champs with tough fights in the previous rounds, but South Korea was dominant against a team that should have been happy just to medal.
Russia was the favorite to take the gold as the reigning world champions, but a devastating loss to Romania in the semifinals proceeded another close defeat to Italy in the consolation match as they fell to fourth.
Men's 50-Meter Freestyle Swimming
Gold: Florent Manaudou, France
Silver: Cullen Jones, USA
Bronze: Cesar Cielo, Brazil
The fastest race at the Olympics featured the entire field being separated by 0.64 seconds. The event is only one length of the pool and the lack of distance allows upsets to happen more often.
Florent Manaudou proved this theory, as he finished third in his heat in the preliminary rounds and third in semifinal but first in the final.
Cullen Jones earned his second silver of the Olympics while Brazil's Cesar Cielo, the world record holder in this event, was only able to take home the bronze medal.
Silver: Cullen Jones, USA
Bronze: Cesar Cielo, Brazil
The fastest race at the Olympics featured the entire field being separated by 0.64 seconds. The event is only one length of the pool and the lack of distance allows upsets to happen more often.
Florent Manaudou proved this theory, as he finished third in his heat in the preliminary rounds and third in semifinal but first in the final.
Cullen Jones earned his second silver of the Olympics while Brazil's Cesar Cielo, the world record holder in this event, was only able to take home the bronze medal.
Women's 800-Meter Freestyle Swimming
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Gold: Katie Ledecky, USA
Silver: Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Spain
Bronze: Rebecca Adlington, Great Britain
Missy Franklin has deservedly received plenty of hype as the teen sensation for the American swim team, but 15-year-old Katie Ledecky showed that Franklin is not alone. She easily won the longest race in the women's indoor competition by over four seconds and has set herself up to be a future star.
Rebecca Adlington was the defending Olympic gold medalist and the current world record holder, but she could not keep pace with the youngster. Mireia Belmonte Garcia earned her second silver of the games.
Silver: Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Spain
Bronze: Rebecca Adlington, Great Britain
Missy Franklin has deservedly received plenty of hype as the teen sensation for the American swim team, but 15-year-old Katie Ledecky showed that Franklin is not alone. She easily won the longest race in the women's indoor competition by over four seconds and has set herself up to be a future star.
Rebecca Adlington was the defending Olympic gold medalist and the current world record holder, but she could not keep pace with the youngster. Mireia Belmonte Garcia earned her second silver of the games.
Men's 100-Meter Butterfly Swimming
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Gold: Michael Phelps, USA
Silver: Chad le Clos, South Africa
Silver: Evgeny Korotyshkin, Russia
Michael Phelps continues to make history. He already had the most medals of all time, but he added another gold in his final individual race in his career. He also won the same event at three straight Olympics, something replicated by only himself earlier in the week.
Things looked dicey after the first lap, but Phelps closed strong as was able to touch the wall first like so many other times before.
Chad le Clos, who defeated Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly, finished in an exact tie with Russia's Evgeny Korotyshkin and they will both take the silver medal.
Silver: Chad le Clos, South Africa
Silver: Evgeny Korotyshkin, Russia
Michael Phelps continues to make history. He already had the most medals of all time, but he added another gold in his final individual race in his career. He also won the same event at three straight Olympics, something replicated by only himself earlier in the week.
Things looked dicey after the first lap, but Phelps closed strong as was able to touch the wall first like so many other times before.
Chad le Clos, who defeated Phelps in the 200-meter butterfly, finished in an exact tie with Russia's Evgeny Korotyshkin and they will both take the silver medal.
Women's 200-Meter Backstroke Swimming
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Gold: Missy Franklin, USA
Silver: Anastasia Zueva, Russia
Bronze: Elizabeth Beisel, USA
Missy Franklin continues to show that she is swimming's next big thing as she earned her third gold medal of the Olympics, fourth overall.
In this race she set a new world record with a time of 2:04.06 and was in complete control throughout the race.
Teammate Elizabeth Beisel followed Anastasia Zueva to earn her second medal at London. She also won the silver in the 400-meter individual medley.
Silver: Anastasia Zueva, Russia
Bronze: Elizabeth Beisel, USA
Missy Franklin continues to show that she is swimming's next big thing as she earned her third gold medal of the Olympics, fourth overall.
In this race she set a new world record with a time of 2:04.06 and was in complete control throughout the race.
Teammate Elizabeth Beisel followed Anastasia Zueva to earn her second medal at London. She also won the silver in the 400-meter individual medley.
Women's Keiren Cycling
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Gold: Victoria Pendleton, Great Britain
Silver: Shuang Guo, China
Bronze: Wai Sze Lee, Hong Kong
In the inaugural women's Keirin final at the Olympics, Victoria Pendleton continued Great Britain's dominance in cyclying.
She was trailing throughout most of the race, but made a great move with one lap remaining and held off her Chinese opponent in a photo finish.
Pendleton was disqualified from the team sprint competition earlier, so this gold represents a solid redemption in front of the home crowd.
Silver: Shuang Guo, China
Bronze: Wai Sze Lee, Hong Kong
In the inaugural women's Keirin final at the Olympics, Victoria Pendleton continued Great Britain's dominance in cyclying.
She was trailing throughout most of the race, but made a great move with one lap remaining and held off her Chinese opponent in a photo finish.
Pendleton was disqualified from the team sprint competition earlier, so this gold represents a solid redemption in front of the home crowd.
Men's Cycling Team Pursuit
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Gold: Great Britain
Silver: Australia
Bronze: New Zealand
Great Britain dominated the competition throughout and defended its gold medal from Beijing. They broke their own world record in the finals, finishing with a time of 3:51.659.
Australia kept the last race close in the beginning, but the team of Edward Clancy, Geraint Thomas, Steven Burke and Peter Kennaugh were too much to handle.
New Zealand earned the bronze medal with a two-second win over Russia.
Silver: Australia
Bronze: New Zealand
Great Britain dominated the competition throughout and defended its gold medal from Beijing. They broke their own world record in the finals, finishing with a time of 3:51.659.
Australia kept the last race close in the beginning, but the team of Edward Clancy, Geraint Thomas, Steven Burke and Peter Kennaugh were too much to handle.
New Zealand earned the bronze medal with a two-second win over Russia.
Women's 165-Lb. Weightlifting
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Gold: Svetlana Podobedova, Kazakhstan
Silver: Natalya Zabolotnaya, Russia
Bronze: Iryna Kulesha, Belarus
Kazakhstan continued its assault on the podium when it comes to women's weightlifting as Svetlana Podobedova captured the gold medal in the 165-lb. heavyweight division. She and Russian silver medal winner Natalya Zabolotnaya technically tied with a total of 291 lbs. each, but the Kazakh lifter had the heaviest individual lift at 161 lbs. on the clean and jerk, and that was enough for gold.
Iryna Kulesha of Belarus finished a distant third, but it was good enough for a bronze medal. Podobedova and Zabolotnaya set Olympic records in the clean and jerk and snatch lifts respectively, so this was unquestionably one of the closest and most competitive weightlifting events in Olympic history.
Silver: Natalya Zabolotnaya, Russia
Bronze: Iryna Kulesha, Belarus
Kazakhstan continued its assault on the podium when it comes to women's weightlifting as Svetlana Podobedova captured the gold medal in the 165-lb. heavyweight division. She and Russian silver medal winner Natalya Zabolotnaya technically tied with a total of 291 lbs. each, but the Kazakh lifter had the heaviest individual lift at 161 lbs. on the clean and jerk, and that was enough for gold.
Iryna Kulesha of Belarus finished a distant third, but it was good enough for a bronze medal. Podobedova and Zabolotnaya set Olympic records in the clean and jerk and snatch lifts respectively, so this was unquestionably one of the closest and most competitive weightlifting events in Olympic history.
Men's Individual Archery
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Gold: Hyek Oh-Jin, South Korea
Silver: Takaharu Furukawa, Japan
Bronze: Dai Xiaoxiang, China
South Korea disappointed in the men's archery team competition as it was upset in the semifinals by the United States and ended up with a bronze medal, but the individual competition brought some vindication. Oh-Jin Hyek won the gold medal as he defeated Japan's Takaharu Furukawa by winning three of five sets and tying one.
Xiaoxiang Dai of China outlasted Rick van der Ven of the Netherlands in the bronze medal match by hitting a 10 in a shoot-off, while the Dutch archer only hit an eight. This event was certainly one that was dominated by Asian countries and 2012 represents the first year in which the podium will be comprised entirely on Asian archers at the Olympics.
Silver: Takaharu Furukawa, Japan
Bronze: Dai Xiaoxiang, China
South Korea disappointed in the men's archery team competition as it was upset in the semifinals by the United States and ended up with a bronze medal, but the individual competition brought some vindication. Oh-Jin Hyek won the gold medal as he defeated Japan's Takaharu Furukawa by winning three of five sets and tying one.
Xiaoxiang Dai of China outlasted Rick van der Ven of the Netherlands in the bronze medal match by hitting a 10 in a shoot-off, while the Dutch archer only hit an eight. This event was certainly one that was dominated by Asian countries and 2012 represents the first year in which the podium will be comprised entirely on Asian archers at the Olympics.
Men's Heavyweight Judo
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Gold: Teddy Riner, France
Silver: Alexander Mikhaylin, Russia
Bronze: Andreas Toelzer, Germany & Rafael Silva, Brazil
Thanks to a 10-point waza-ari in the gold-medal match, France's Teddy Riner managed to defeat Alexander Mikhaylin of Russia and become an Olympic champion. Riner won bronze in the same event in Beijing, but all of his hard work over the past four years certainly paid off as he ascended to gold-medal status.
Andreas Toelzer of Germany and Brazil's Rafael Silva each won bronze. France has a great history of success in the heavyweight division as David Douillet won gold in Atlanta and Sydney. Riner will have to repeat in Rio de Janeiro in order to reach Douillet's heights, but he deserves the opportunity to cherish his hard-fought gold for now.
Silver: Alexander Mikhaylin, Russia
Bronze: Andreas Toelzer, Germany & Rafael Silva, Brazil
Thanks to a 10-point waza-ari in the gold-medal match, France's Teddy Riner managed to defeat Alexander Mikhaylin of Russia and become an Olympic champion. Riner won bronze in the same event in Beijing, but all of his hard work over the past four years certainly paid off as he ascended to gold-medal status.
Andreas Toelzer of Germany and Brazil's Rafael Silva each won bronze. France has a great history of success in the heavyweight division as David Douillet won gold in Atlanta and Sydney. Riner will have to repeat in Rio de Janeiro in order to reach Douillet's heights, but he deserves the opportunity to cherish his hard-fought gold for now.
Women's Heavyweight Judo
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Gold: Idalys Ortiz, Cuba
Silver: Mika Sugimoto, Japan
Bronze: Karina Bryant, Great Britain & Tong Wen, China
The heavyweight division in women's judo has been a part of the Olympic program since 1992, and a Cuban woman has medaled each and every Olympics since. That trend continued on Day 7 as Idalys Ortiz took gold by defeated Mika Sugimoto of Japan by decision. Ortiz won a bronze in Beijing, but was able to take the next step four years later.
Beijing gold medalist Tong Wen of China and Great Britain's Karina Bryant each won their bronze-medal matches to reach the podium as well. The main storyline, however, is that Ortiz has joined Daima Beltran and Estela Rodriguez as Cuban icons in the sport.
Silver: Mika Sugimoto, Japan
Bronze: Karina Bryant, Great Britain & Tong Wen, China
The heavyweight division in women's judo has been a part of the Olympic program since 1992, and a Cuban woman has medaled each and every Olympics since. That trend continued on Day 7 as Idalys Ortiz took gold by defeated Mika Sugimoto of Japan by decision. Ortiz won a bronze in Beijing, but was able to take the next step four years later.
Beijing gold medalist Tong Wen of China and Great Britain's Karina Bryant each won their bronze-medal matches to reach the podium as well. The main storyline, however, is that Ortiz has joined Daima Beltran and Estela Rodriguez as Cuban icons in the sport.
Mixed Doubles Badminton
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Gold: Zhang Nan & Zhao Yunlei, China
Silver: Xu Chen & Ma Jin, China
Bronze: Joachim Fischer & Christinna Pederson, Denmark
Badminton has been clouded by controversy in London due to a match-fixing scandal in women;s doubles, but the mixed doubles tournament proceeded as usual. It shouldn't come as any surprise that the gold-medal match featured two Chinese teams with Nan Zhang and Yunlei Zhao prevailing over Chen Xu and Jin Ma, who ended up with the silver.
The team of Joachim Fischer and Christinna Pederson from Denmark easily defeated Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia in the bronze-medal contest, 21-12, 21-12. The matches were of a high caliber and will hopefully help erase the memory of the cheating that has marred the sport in London thus far.
Silver: Xu Chen & Ma Jin, China
Bronze: Joachim Fischer & Christinna Pederson, Denmark
Badminton has been clouded by controversy in London due to a match-fixing scandal in women;s doubles, but the mixed doubles tournament proceeded as usual. It shouldn't come as any surprise that the gold-medal match featured two Chinese teams with Nan Zhang and Yunlei Zhao prevailing over Chen Xu and Jin Ma, who ended up with the silver.
The team of Joachim Fischer and Christinna Pederson from Denmark easily defeated Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia in the bronze-medal contest, 21-12, 21-12. The matches were of a high caliber and will hopefully help erase the memory of the cheating that has marred the sport in London thus far.
Men's Trampoline
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Gold: Dong Dong, China
Silver: Dmitry Ushakov, Russia
Bronze: Chunlong Lu, China
China picked up two more medals on Friday as Dong Dong took gold in the men's trampoline event, while countryman Lu Chunlong won the bronze. Sandwiched in between the Chinese pair was Russian Dmitry Ushakov who secured silver. Trampoline has only been contested since 2000, but it seems to be developing into one of China's specialties.
The roles are reversed in London compared to the results in Beijing as it was Chunlong winning gold with Dong taking bronze. The Chinese teammates switched places, but I'm not not sure the people of China care. Dong won by more than a full point over Ushakov and was clearly the top dog in London.
Silver: Dmitry Ushakov, Russia
Bronze: Chunlong Lu, China
China picked up two more medals on Friday as Dong Dong took gold in the men's trampoline event, while countryman Lu Chunlong won the bronze. Sandwiched in between the Chinese pair was Russian Dmitry Ushakov who secured silver. Trampoline has only been contested since 2000, but it seems to be developing into one of China's specialties.
The roles are reversed in London compared to the results in Beijing as it was Chunlong winning gold with Dong taking bronze. The Chinese teammates switched places, but I'm not not sure the people of China care. Dong won by more than a full point over Ushakov and was clearly the top dog in London.
Men's 25-Meter Rapid Fire Pistol
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Gold: Leuris Pupo, Cuba
Silver: Vijay Kumar, India
Bronze: Ding Feng, China
Cuba's Leuris Pupo came out on top in another hotly-contested shooting event on Friday as he won gold in the men's 25-meter rapid fire pistol competition. Pupo equaled the final world record with 34 points as he outlasted India's Vijay Kumar, who scored 30 and took silver. Third place and the bronze medal went to China's Feng Ding as he racked up 27 points and was the highest scorer who didn't advance to the final round.
Russia's Alexei Klimov was the favorite heading into the event as he set a world record in qualifying, but he finished a disappointing fourth, just four points behind Ding. This was certainly a landmark event as no shooter from Cuba, India or China had ever previously won a medal in the 25-meter rapid fire pistol, despite its inclusion in the program since the 1896 Athens Games.
Silver: Vijay Kumar, India
Bronze: Ding Feng, China
Cuba's Leuris Pupo came out on top in another hotly-contested shooting event on Friday as he won gold in the men's 25-meter rapid fire pistol competition. Pupo equaled the final world record with 34 points as he outlasted India's Vijay Kumar, who scored 30 and took silver. Third place and the bronze medal went to China's Feng Ding as he racked up 27 points and was the highest scorer who didn't advance to the final round.
Russia's Alexei Klimov was the favorite heading into the event as he set a world record in qualifying, but he finished a disappointing fourth, just four points behind Ding. This was certainly a landmark event as no shooter from Cuba, India or China had ever previously won a medal in the 25-meter rapid fire pistol, despite its inclusion in the program since the 1896 Athens Games.
Men's Single Sculls Rowing
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Gold: Mahe Drysdale, New Zealand
Silver: Ondrej Synek, Czech Republic
Bronze: Alan Campbell, Great Britain
New Zealand's fine day on the River Thames continued on Friday as Mahe Drysdale won the second gold medal of Day 7 for the island nation in the men's single sculls final. Drysdale was able to hold off the hard charging Ondrej Synek of the Czech Republic, who took silver, and Great Britain secured yet another rowing medal as well with Alan Campbell coming in third to take bronze.
New Zealand has five medals in total thus far in London and all but one of them have come in rowing. While New Zealand will never be a power that is able to go head-to-head against bigger countries in terms of medal count, it has definitely carved out a great niche for itself in rowing.
Silver: Ondrej Synek, Czech Republic
Bronze: Alan Campbell, Great Britain
New Zealand's fine day on the River Thames continued on Friday as Mahe Drysdale won the second gold medal of Day 7 for the island nation in the men's single sculls final. Drysdale was able to hold off the hard charging Ondrej Synek of the Czech Republic, who took silver, and Great Britain secured yet another rowing medal as well with Alan Campbell coming in third to take bronze.
New Zealand has five medals in total thus far in London and all but one of them have come in rowing. While New Zealand will never be a power that is able to go head-to-head against bigger countries in terms of medal count, it has definitely carved out a great niche for itself in rowing.
Men's 50-Meter Rifle, Prone
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Gold: Sergei Martynov, Belarus
Silver: Lionel Cox, Belgium
Bronze: Rajmond Debevec, Slovenia
Olympic gold has been a long time coming for Sergei Martynov of Belarus and he finally made his dream a reality on Friday as he was victorious in the men's 50-meter rifle prone event. Martynov took bronze in both 2000 and 2004, but failed to medal at the Beijing Games. Martynov is now officially an Olympic champion, however.
Martynov set a final world record with a score of 705.5, beating Belgium's Lionel Cox by 4.3 points. Just behind Cox was Slovenia's Rajmond Debevec, who took bronze and won the first Olympic medal in this event for the nation of Slovenia.
Silver: Lionel Cox, Belgium
Bronze: Rajmond Debevec, Slovenia
Olympic gold has been a long time coming for Sergei Martynov of Belarus and he finally made his dream a reality on Friday as he was victorious in the men's 50-meter rifle prone event. Martynov took bronze in both 2000 and 2004, but failed to medal at the Beijing Games. Martynov is now officially an Olympic champion, however.
Martynov set a final world record with a score of 705.5, beating Belgium's Lionel Cox by 4.3 points. Just behind Cox was Slovenia's Rajmond Debevec, who took bronze and won the first Olympic medal in this event for the nation of Slovenia.
Women's Double Sculls Rowing
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Gold: Anna Watkins & Katherine Grainger, Great Britain
Silver: Kim Crow & Brooke Pratley, Australia
Bronze: Magdalena Fularczyk & Julia Michalska, Poland
There is no question that rowing has been Great Britain's top sport over the years in the Olympics and it added yet another gold medal to the trophy case on Day 7 as the women's double sculls rowing tandem of Anna Watkins and Katherine Grainger dominated as expected. Australia's pairing of Kim Crow and Brooke Pratley grabbed the silver, the Polish team of Magdalena Fularczyk and Julia Michalska took bronze, a full 12 seconds behind the winners.
This is Great Britain's 26th all-time gold in rowing, which is behind only Germany and the United States. Few nations commit more to the sport of rowing than Great Britain, and it has most definitely shown in London.
Silver: Kim Crow & Brooke Pratley, Australia
Bronze: Magdalena Fularczyk & Julia Michalska, Poland
There is no question that rowing has been Great Britain's top sport over the years in the Olympics and it added yet another gold medal to the trophy case on Day 7 as the women's double sculls rowing tandem of Anna Watkins and Katherine Grainger dominated as expected. Australia's pairing of Kim Crow and Brooke Pratley grabbed the silver, the Polish team of Magdalena Fularczyk and Julia Michalska took bronze, a full 12 seconds behind the winners.
This is Great Britain's 26th all-time gold in rowing, which is behind only Germany and the United States. Few nations commit more to the sport of rowing than Great Britain, and it has most definitely shown in London.
Men's Rowing Pair
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Gold: Eric Murray & Hamish Bond, New Zealand
Silver: Germain Chardin & Dorian Mortelette, France
Bronze: George Nash & William Satch, Great Britain
There was a very clear divide in the men's pairs rowing race as the top three teams were head and shoulders above the field, including the winning combo of New Zealand's Eric Murray and Hamish Bond. The New Zealanders won the race by nearly five seconds ahead of France's Germain Chardin and Dorian Mortelette who took silver, as well as Great Britain's George Nash and William Satch who nabbed the bronze.
None of the other three teams were really in contention, so the only true battle was between France and host Great Britain for silver and bronze. France edged the Brits by six-tenths of a second, but that didn't damper the home crowd's spirits. New Zealand continued its rich history of success in pairs rowing and rose above the rest.
Silver: Germain Chardin & Dorian Mortelette, France
Bronze: George Nash & William Satch, Great Britain
There was a very clear divide in the men's pairs rowing race as the top three teams were head and shoulders above the field, including the winning combo of New Zealand's Eric Murray and Hamish Bond. The New Zealanders won the race by nearly five seconds ahead of France's Germain Chardin and Dorian Mortelette who took silver, as well as Great Britain's George Nash and William Satch who nabbed the bronze.
None of the other three teams were really in contention, so the only true battle was between France and host Great Britain for silver and bronze. France edged the Brits by six-tenths of a second, but that didn't damper the home crowd's spirits. New Zealand continued its rich history of success in pairs rowing and rose above the rest.
Men's Quadruple Sculls Rowing
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Gold: Germany
Silver: Croatia
Bronze: Australia
There wasn't much doubt about the results of the men's quadruple sculls rowing final on Day 7 as Germany, led by Tim Grohmann, Lauritz Schoof, Karl Schulze and Phillipp Wende, took gold thanks to a blistering pace. The Croatian team took the silver, while Australia was able to sneak into third and grab the bronze.
Estonia finished in fourth over a second outside the medals in what was certainly a spirited effort. The men's quadruple sculls is typically an event that has been very fluid throughout its Olympic tenure. No one country has dominated it, although this is Germany's sixth gold in the race and first since 1996.
Silver: Croatia
Bronze: Australia
There wasn't much doubt about the results of the men's quadruple sculls rowing final on Day 7 as Germany, led by Tim Grohmann, Lauritz Schoof, Karl Schulze and Phillipp Wende, took gold thanks to a blistering pace. The Croatian team took the silver, while Australia was able to sneak into third and grab the bronze.
Estonia finished in fourth over a second outside the medals in what was certainly a spirited effort. The men's quadruple sculls is typically an event that has been very fluid throughout its Olympic tenure. No one country has dominated it, although this is Germany's sixth gold in the race and first since 1996.
Women's 100-Meter Freestyle Swimming
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Gold: Ranomi Kromowidjojo (Netherlands)
Silver: Aliaksandra Herasimenia (Belarus)
Bronze: Yi Tang (China)
The last of the gold medal events in swimming concluded with the women's 100-meter freestyle event which saw Ranomi Kromowidjojo emerge as the event's latest Olympic gold medalist.
Kromowidjojo finished with a time of 53 seconds even with Belarus' Aliaksandra Herasimenia placing second with a time of 53.38 seconds. Just .06 seconds after Herasimenia finished the race, Tang Yi of China would secure the event's final medal, taking home the bronze.
Silver: Aliaksandra Herasimenia (Belarus)
Bronze: Yi Tang (China)
The last of the gold medal events in swimming concluded with the women's 100-meter freestyle event which saw Ranomi Kromowidjojo emerge as the event's latest Olympic gold medalist.
Kromowidjojo finished with a time of 53 seconds even with Belarus' Aliaksandra Herasimenia placing second with a time of 53.38 seconds. Just .06 seconds after Herasimenia finished the race, Tang Yi of China would secure the event's final medal, taking home the bronze.
Women's Team Foil Fencing
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Gold: Italy
Silver: Russia
Bronze: South Korea
The Italians were able to take home the women's team foil fencing gold medal on Day 6 of the Olympics. The final bout in the competition saw Italy take on Russia in a match the former would win by a score of 45 to 31 points.
The bronze medal match took place earlier in the day with South Korea emerging as the victor over France. France totaled 32 points in the contest but struggled against a game South Korean team who finished with 45 points.
Silver: Russia
Bronze: South Korea
The Italians were able to take home the women's team foil fencing gold medal on Day 6 of the Olympics. The final bout in the competition saw Italy take on Russia in a match the former would win by a score of 45 to 31 points.
The bronze medal match took place earlier in the day with South Korea emerging as the victor over France. France totaled 32 points in the contest but struggled against a game South Korean team who finished with 45 points.
Men's 200-Meter Individual Medley Swimming
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Gold: Michael Phelps (USA)
Silver: Ryan Lochte (USA)
Bronze: Cseh Laszlo (Hungary)
The dominance in the pool continues for Team USA, as Michael Phelps secures yet another gold medal for his country. In fact, this marks Phelps' third Olympic victory in the 200-meter individual medley, making him the first male swimmer to win the same race that many times in Olympic history.
Phelps' friendly rival Ryan Lochte finished just behind his United States teammate with Hungary's Cseh Laszlo securing the bronze medal for his country.
Silver: Ryan Lochte (USA)
Bronze: Cseh Laszlo (Hungary)
The dominance in the pool continues for Team USA, as Michael Phelps secures yet another gold medal for his country. In fact, this marks Phelps' third Olympic victory in the 200-meter individual medley, making him the first male swimmer to win the same race that many times in Olympic history.
Phelps' friendly rival Ryan Lochte finished just behind his United States teammate with Hungary's Cseh Laszlo securing the bronze medal for his country.
Men's 200-Meter Backstroke Swimming
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Gold: Tyler Clary (USA)
Silver: Irie Ryosuke (Japan)
Bronze: Ryan Lochte (USA)
Just after Rebecca Soni captured the women's 200-meter breaststroke gold medal, the American men were able to deliver two more medals on the backs of Tyler Clary and Ryan Lochte.
Clary took home gold for the United States in the 200-meter backstroke while Lochte secured the bronze with times of 1:53.41 and 1:53.94 respectively. Finishing right in between them for silver was Japan's Irie Ryosuke who recorded a 1:53.78 time.
Silver: Irie Ryosuke (Japan)
Bronze: Ryan Lochte (USA)
Just after Rebecca Soni captured the women's 200-meter breaststroke gold medal, the American men were able to deliver two more medals on the backs of Tyler Clary and Ryan Lochte.
Clary took home gold for the United States in the 200-meter backstroke while Lochte secured the bronze with times of 1:53.41 and 1:53.94 respectively. Finishing right in between them for silver was Japan's Irie Ryosuke who recorded a 1:53.78 time.
Women's 200-Meter Breaststroke Swimming
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Gold: Rebecca Soni (USA)
Silver: Suzuki Satomi (Japan)
Bronze: Efimova Luliia (Russia)
Another swimming event, another gold medal for the United States. Rebecca Soni set a new world record for fastest time in the women's 200m breaststroke, finishing with a time of 2:19.59.
A little more than a second behind Soni was Japanese swimmer Suzuki Satomi who captured the silver medal in the event. Efimova Luliia would take home the Bronze for Russia with a score just .20 seconds slower than Suzuki.
Silver: Suzuki Satomi (Japan)
Bronze: Efimova Luliia (Russia)
Another swimming event, another gold medal for the United States. Rebecca Soni set a new world record for fastest time in the women's 200m breaststroke, finishing with a time of 2:19.59.
A little more than a second behind Soni was Japanese swimmer Suzuki Satomi who captured the silver medal in the event. Efimova Luliia would take home the Bronze for Russia with a score just .20 seconds slower than Suzuki.
Cycling Men's Team Sprint
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Gold: Great Britain
Silver: France
Bronze: Germany
It was an all-European podium at the men's cycling team sprint where Great Britain broke the world record in the event.
Britain finished just under .400 seconds better than the French team to secure their 63rd medal in the nation's cycling history. France still hold an astounding lead historically though, holding the most men's cycling records all-time with 87.
Silver: France
Bronze: Germany
It was an all-European podium at the men's cycling team sprint where Great Britain broke the world record in the event.
Britain finished just under .400 seconds better than the French team to secure their 63rd medal in the nation's cycling history. France still hold an astounding lead historically though, holding the most men's cycling records all-time with 87.
Cycling Women's Team Sprint
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Gold: Germany
Silver: China
Bronze: Australia
The Chinese team started off the team sprint with a stunning first round qualifying performance, breaking the world record for fastest time in the event. However, the team was unable to ride that momentum to the gold medal in the first ever event for the sport at the Olympics.
China initially looked like the victors in the competition, but were relegated from gold due to an illegal change over. That brought Germany the No. 1 spot and Australia rounded out the podium with bronze.
Silver: China
Bronze: Australia
The Chinese team started off the team sprint with a stunning first round qualifying performance, breaking the world record for fastest time in the event. However, the team was unable to ride that momentum to the gold medal in the first ever event for the sport at the Olympics.
China initially looked like the victors in the competition, but were relegated from gold due to an illegal change over. That brought Germany the No. 1 spot and Australia rounded out the podium with bronze.
Women's Gymnastics Individual All-Around
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Gold: Gabby Douglas (USA)
Silver: Viktoria Komova (Russia)
Bronze: Aliya Mustafina (Russia)
American Gabby Douglas continues her Michael Phelps-like rise to fame at the London Games, taking gold in the individual all-around final. Russia was able to have their top women's gymnasts take home the silver and bronze medals but once again finds itself bested by the United States.
Douglas was a member of the Team USA women's all-around team who took gold earlier in the Olympic games and now has another medal to add to her collection.
Silver: Viktoria Komova (Russia)
Bronze: Aliya Mustafina (Russia)
American Gabby Douglas continues her Michael Phelps-like rise to fame at the London Games, taking gold in the individual all-around final. Russia was able to have their top women's gymnasts take home the silver and bronze medals but once again finds itself bested by the United States.
Douglas was a member of the Team USA women's all-around team who took gold earlier in the Olympic games and now has another medal to add to her collection.
Shooting Men's Double Trap
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Gold: Peter Wilson (Great Britain)
Silver: Hakan Dahlby (Sweden)
Bronze: Vasily Mosin (Russia)
Great Britain has had a very good Day 6 at the Olympics. In addition to two medals in the men's slalom and a silver in rowing, Peter Wilson added another gold to the mix with a dominating performance in the double trap.
Hakan Dahlby finished two shots behind Wilson, who scored 188 points to take the gold medal. It has been a good day for the athletes in Great Britain thus far, and there is more to come.
Silver: Hakan Dahlby (Sweden)
Bronze: Vasily Mosin (Russia)
Great Britain has had a very good Day 6 at the Olympics. In addition to two medals in the men's slalom and a silver in rowing, Peter Wilson added another gold to the mix with a dominating performance in the double trap.
Hakan Dahlby finished two shots behind Wilson, who scored 188 points to take the gold medal. It has been a good day for the athletes in Great Britain thus far, and there is more to come.
Judo Women's Half Heavyweight
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Gold: Kayla Harrison (United States)
Silver: Gemma Gibbons (Great Britain)
Bronze: Mayra Aguiar (Brazil), Audrey Tcheumeo (France)
History was made for the United States in Judo, as Kayla Harrison became the first American woman to win a gold medal. The only other American to medal in the event is current Strikeforce champion Ronda Rousey.
Harrison has become one of the best stories of these Olympics, coming back from all that she went through just to make it to London. An Olympic gold medal is just the icing on the cake.
Silver: Gemma Gibbons (Great Britain)
Bronze: Mayra Aguiar (Brazil), Audrey Tcheumeo (France)
History was made for the United States in Judo, as Kayla Harrison became the first American woman to win a gold medal. The only other American to medal in the event is current Strikeforce champion Ronda Rousey.
Harrison has become one of the best stories of these Olympics, coming back from all that she went through just to make it to London. An Olympic gold medal is just the icing on the cake.
Canoe Slalom Men's C-2
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Gold: Great Britain (Tim Baillie, Etienne Stott)
Silver: Great Britain (David Florence, Richard Hounslow)
Bronze: Slovakia (Pavol Hochschorner, Peter Hockschorner)
In a surprise result at the canoe slalom, Great Britain took the top two spots in the canoe race on Thursday.
Slovakia was a heavy favorite in this event, having won this event three times in a row before today. For most people, winning a bronze medal would be a terrific achievement. For the Brothers Hochschorner, this is a stunning finish and one that almost no one saw coming.
Silver: Great Britain (David Florence, Richard Hounslow)
Bronze: Slovakia (Pavol Hochschorner, Peter Hockschorner)
In a surprise result at the canoe slalom, Great Britain took the top two spots in the canoe race on Thursday.
Slovakia was a heavy favorite in this event, having won this event three times in a row before today. For most people, winning a bronze medal would be a terrific achievement. For the Brothers Hochschorner, this is a stunning finish and one that almost no one saw coming.
Archery Women's Individual
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Gold: Ki Bo-Bae (South Korea)
Silver: Aida Roman (Mexico)
Bronze: Mariana Avitia (Mexico)
Mexico had a very good day in women's archery, but it could have been a little bit better. Aida Roman took Ki Bo-Bae to a shoot-off in the gold medal match, as the two were tied with five set points at the end of regulation.
Bo-Bae started the shoot-off with an eight, leaving the door wide open for Roman. Unfortunately she also hit an eight, but Bo-Bae's was closer to the bullseye, so she was awarded the gold medal.
Silver: Aida Roman (Mexico)
Bronze: Mariana Avitia (Mexico)
Mexico had a very good day in women's archery, but it could have been a little bit better. Aida Roman took Ki Bo-Bae to a shoot-off in the gold medal match, as the two were tied with five set points at the end of regulation.
Bo-Bae started the shoot-off with an eight, leaving the door wide open for Roman. Unfortunately she also hit an eight, but Bo-Bae's was closer to the bullseye, so she was awarded the gold medal.
Rowing Women's Eight
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Gold: USA
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Netherlands
The United States adds to its medal count with the women's eight rowing team capturing the gold with a time of six minutes, 10.59 seconds. Their time was nearly two full seconds ahead of runner-up Canada. It is the second straight Olympic gold for Team USA in this event.
The Netherlands will take its fourth overall medal of these Olympics and second bronze with a third-place finish.
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Netherlands
The United States adds to its medal count with the women's eight rowing team capturing the gold with a time of six minutes, 10.59 seconds. Their time was nearly two full seconds ahead of runner-up Canada. It is the second straight Olympic gold for Team USA in this event.
The Netherlands will take its fourth overall medal of these Olympics and second bronze with a third-place finish.
Rowing Men's Double Sculls
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Gold: New Zealand (Nathan Cohen, Joseph Sullivan)
Silver: Italy (Romano Battisti, Alessio Sartori)
Bronze: Slovenia (Iztok Cop, Luka Spik)
New Zealand's rowing success continues, as Cohen and Sullivan were able to get the first gold medal of these Olympics for that country. It is the third overall, with two bronze medals mixed in.
Cohen and Sullivan had a terrific run in the heats, setting themselves up for this spectacular finals run. They finished a half length ahead of the Italians to capture the gold.
Silver: Italy (Romano Battisti, Alessio Sartori)
Bronze: Slovenia (Iztok Cop, Luka Spik)
New Zealand's rowing success continues, as Cohen and Sullivan were able to get the first gold medal of these Olympics for that country. It is the third overall, with two bronze medals mixed in.
Cohen and Sullivan had a terrific run in the heats, setting themselves up for this spectacular finals run. They finished a half length ahead of the Italians to capture the gold.
Rowing Men's Lightweight Four
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Gold: South Africa
Silver: Great Britain
Bronze: Denmark
South Africa doesn't have the biggest medal count at these Olympics, but when that country wins, it wins gold. The South African team gave the country its third gold medal of these Olympics.
It was one of the most thrilling races in London thus far, as South Africa won by less than one foot right at the end. Great Britain was forced to settle for a silver medal after entering the race with aspirations of a gold.
Silver: Great Britain
Bronze: Denmark
South Africa doesn't have the biggest medal count at these Olympics, but when that country wins, it wins gold. The South African team gave the country its third gold medal of these Olympics.
It was one of the most thrilling races in London thus far, as South Africa won by less than one foot right at the end. Great Britain was forced to settle for a silver medal after entering the race with aspirations of a gold.
Women's 4x200-Meter Freestyle Relay
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Gold: USA
Silver: Australia
Bronze: France
Team USA's star-studded lineup featured Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Shannon Vreeland and Allison Schmitt. They didn't disappoint and delivered a flawless performance. Schmitt's anchor leg was a dominant finish to a true team effort.
Australia and France hung tight, but eventually Team USA's talent took over. This was expected given their prodigious abilities.
Silver: Australia
Bronze: France
Team USA's star-studded lineup featured Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Shannon Vreeland and Allison Schmitt. They didn't disappoint and delivered a flawless performance. Schmitt's anchor leg was a dominant finish to a true team effort.
Australia and France hung tight, but eventually Team USA's talent took over. This was expected given their prodigious abilities.
Women's Individual Sabre Fencing
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Gold: Kim Jiyeon, South Korea
Silver: Sophia Velikaia, Russia
Bronze: Olga Kharlan, Ukraine
South Korean fencer Kim Jiyeon made short work of Russian challenger Sophia Velikaia in the gold medal match of the women's individual sabre on Day 5, beating her by a score of 15-9 in two periods. Jiyeon wasn't the favorite coming in to the Games, but managed to make a run to the top of the podium in 2012.
The Ukraine's Olga Kharlan defeated American Mariel Zagunis in the bronze medal match. Zagunis was the two-time defending Olympic gold medalist in the individual sabre. She was looking for a third consecutive gold after winning in Athens and Beijing in 2004 and 2008 respectively.
Silver: Sophia Velikaia, Russia
Bronze: Olga Kharlan, Ukraine
South Korean fencer Kim Jiyeon made short work of Russian challenger Sophia Velikaia in the gold medal match of the women's individual sabre on Day 5, beating her by a score of 15-9 in two periods. Jiyeon wasn't the favorite coming in to the Games, but managed to make a run to the top of the podium in 2012.
The Ukraine's Olga Kharlan defeated American Mariel Zagunis in the bronze medal match. Zagunis was the two-time defending Olympic gold medalist in the individual sabre. She was looking for a third consecutive gold after winning in Athens and Beijing in 2004 and 2008 respectively.
Men's Individual Epee Fencing
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Gold: Ruben Limardo Gascon, Venezuela
Silver: Bartosz Piasecki, Norway
Bronze: Jung Jinsun, South Korea
Venezuela's Ruben Limardo Gascon emerged victorious in the men's individual epee fencing competition on Day 5, beating Norway's Bartosz Piasecki in the gold medal match to become an Olympic champion.
South Korea's Jung Jinsun beat American Seth Kelsey in the bronze medal match, keeping the Stars and Stripes off the podium. Limardo Gascon won his gold by a score of 15-10 over Piasecki.
Silver: Bartosz Piasecki, Norway
Bronze: Jung Jinsun, South Korea
Venezuela's Ruben Limardo Gascon emerged victorious in the men's individual epee fencing competition on Day 5, beating Norway's Bartosz Piasecki in the gold medal match to become an Olympic champion.
South Korea's Jung Jinsun beat American Seth Kelsey in the bronze medal match, keeping the Stars and Stripes off the podium. Limardo Gascon won his gold by a score of 15-10 over Piasecki.
Men's Weightlifting 77 Kg
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Gold: Lu Xiaojun, China
Silver: Lu Haojie, China
Bronze: Ivan Cambar Rodriguez, Cuba
China finished 1-2 on the podium in the men's 77kg weightlifting on Day 5. Lu Xiaojun brought home a new world record and added yet another gold medal to China's count at the 2012 London Games.
Ivan Cambar Rodriguez gave the Cuban supporters something to smile about as well, finishing on the podium with a bronze medal.
Silver: Lu Haojie, China
Bronze: Ivan Cambar Rodriguez, Cuba
China finished 1-2 on the podium in the men's 77kg weightlifting on Day 5. Lu Xiaojun brought home a new world record and added yet another gold medal to China's count at the 2012 London Games.
Ivan Cambar Rodriguez gave the Cuban supporters something to smile about as well, finishing on the podium with a bronze medal.
Men's 100-Meter Freestyle Swimming
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Gold: Nathan Adrian, USA
Silver: James Magnussen, Australia
Bronze: Brent Hayden, Canada
In what was an absolutely thrilling men's 100-meter freestyle final in London, American Nathan Adrian edged Australian swimmer James Magnussen by 0.01 of a second, to win gold.
Canadian Brent Hayden finished third to win the bronze medal. French superstar Yannick Agnel finished off the podium, touching the wall in fourth.
Silver: James Magnussen, Australia
Bronze: Brent Hayden, Canada
In what was an absolutely thrilling men's 100-meter freestyle final in London, American Nathan Adrian edged Australian swimmer James Magnussen by 0.01 of a second, to win gold.
Canadian Brent Hayden finished third to win the bronze medal. French superstar Yannick Agnel finished off the podium, touching the wall in fourth.
Women's 200-Meter Butterfly Swimming
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Gold: Jiao Liuyang, China
Silver: Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Spain
Bronze: Natsumi Hoshi, Japan
China's Jiao Liuyang set a new Olympic record in the women's 200-meter butterfly final on Day 5. Liuyang took gold in a time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds.
Meanwhile, silver medalist Mireia Belmonte Garcia celebrated Spain's first medal of any kind at the 2012 London Olympics. Japan's Natsumi Hoshi came home third, taking the bronze medal.
American swimmers Kathleen Hersey and Cammile Adams missed out on the podium, finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
Silver: Mireia Belmonte Garcia, Spain
Bronze: Natsumi Hoshi, Japan
China's Jiao Liuyang set a new Olympic record in the women's 200-meter butterfly final on Day 5. Liuyang took gold in a time of 2 minutes, 4.06 seconds.
Meanwhile, silver medalist Mireia Belmonte Garcia celebrated Spain's first medal of any kind at the 2012 London Olympics. Japan's Natsumi Hoshi came home third, taking the bronze medal.
American swimmers Kathleen Hersey and Cammile Adams missed out on the podium, finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
Men's 200-Meter Breaststroke Swimming
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Gold: Daniel Gyurta, Hungary
Silver: Michael Jamieson, Great Britain
Bronze: Ryo Tateishi, Japan
Hungary's Daniel Gyurta set a new world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke on Day 5, outlasting the competition and taking home gold in the process. Gyurta finished in a time of 2 minutes, 7.28 seconds.
Although Michael Jamieson had tremendous support from the poolside crowd, he wasn't able to chase down Gyurta, finishing a close second to snag another silver medal for the host nation.
Japan's Ryo Tateishi finished in bronze position, one second back of Gyurta.
Silver: Michael Jamieson, Great Britain
Bronze: Ryo Tateishi, Japan
Hungary's Daniel Gyurta set a new world record in the men's 200-meter breaststroke on Day 5, outlasting the competition and taking home gold in the process. Gyurta finished in a time of 2 minutes, 7.28 seconds.
Although Michael Jamieson had tremendous support from the poolside crowd, he wasn't able to chase down Gyurta, finishing a close second to snag another silver medal for the host nation.
Japan's Ryo Tateishi finished in bronze position, one second back of Gyurta.
Men's Gymnastics Individual All-Around
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Gold: Kohei Uchimura, Japan
Silver: Marcel Nguyen, Germany
Bronze: Danell Leyva, USA
American Danell Leyva rallied on the high bar to win a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual all-around on Day 5, but it was Japanese superstar Kohei Uchimura living up to the hype and bringing home gold.
Uchimura finished with a score of 92.690, while Germany's Marcel Nguyen finished close behind with a 91.031. Leyva's 90.698 was made possible thanks to a clutch performance at the end on his final apparatus.
Silver: Marcel Nguyen, Germany
Bronze: Danell Leyva, USA
American Danell Leyva rallied on the high bar to win a bronze medal in the men's gymnastics individual all-around on Day 5, but it was Japanese superstar Kohei Uchimura living up to the hype and bringing home gold.
Uchimura finished with a score of 92.690, while Germany's Marcel Nguyen finished close behind with a 91.031. Leyva's 90.698 was made possible thanks to a clutch performance at the end on his final apparatus.
Men's Cycling Individual Time Trial
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Gold: Bradley Wiggins, Great Britain
Silver: Tony Martin, Germany
Bronze: Christopher Froome, Great Britain
Great Britain’s pride and joy Bradley Wiggins has kept his amazing 2012 going by piggybacking his Tour De France win with a gold medal in the men's cycling individual time trial. What an amazing three weeks!
Germany’s Tony Martin grabbed the silver, but Great Britain had another native son in Christopher Froome steal the bronze. This was a great showing for the home country.
Silver: Tony Martin, Germany
Bronze: Christopher Froome, Great Britain
Great Britain’s pride and joy Bradley Wiggins has kept his amazing 2012 going by piggybacking his Tour De France win with a gold medal in the men's cycling individual time trial. What an amazing three weeks!
Germany’s Tony Martin grabbed the silver, but Great Britain had another native son in Christopher Froome steal the bronze. This was a great showing for the home country.
Men's Judo Middleweight 90 Kg
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Gold: Song Dae-Nam, South Korea
Silver: Asley Gonzalez, Cuba
Bronze: Ilias Iliadis, Greece & Masashi Nishiyama, Japan
In one of the best judo weight divisions in the Olympics, South Korean star Song Dae-Nam stole the gold medal from Cuban Asley Gonzalez in a great final.
Ilias Iliadis from Greece and Masashi Nishiyama from Japan each won bronze medals.
Silver: Asley Gonzalez, Cuba
Bronze: Ilias Iliadis, Greece & Masashi Nishiyama, Japan
In one of the best judo weight divisions in the Olympics, South Korean star Song Dae-Nam stole the gold medal from Cuban Asley Gonzalez in a great final.
Ilias Iliadis from Greece and Masashi Nishiyama from Japan each won bronze medals.
Men's Kayaking K-1
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Gold: Daniele Molmenti, Italy
Silver: Vavrinec Hradilek, Czech Republic
Bronze: Hannes Aigner, Germany
In one of the coolest events of the 2012 Olympics, the handmade kayak river was used as a slalom course for the K-1 event. If you missed this, find it online and enjoy some of the wildest action of the summer.
Daniele Molmenti of Italy walked away with the gold, while Vavrinec Hradilek of the Czech Republic and Hannes Aigner of Germany took the silver and bronze respectively.
Silver: Vavrinec Hradilek, Czech Republic
Bronze: Hannes Aigner, Germany
In one of the coolest events of the 2012 Olympics, the handmade kayak river was used as a slalom course for the K-1 event. If you missed this, find it online and enjoy some of the wildest action of the summer.
Daniele Molmenti of Italy walked away with the gold, while Vavrinec Hradilek of the Czech Republic and Hannes Aigner of Germany took the silver and bronze respectively.
Men's Synchronized Diving 3-Meter Springboard
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Gold: Yutong Luo & Kai Qin, China
Silver: Ilya Zakharov & Evgeny Kuznetsov, Russia
Bronze: Troy Dumais & Kristian Ipsen, USA
The Chinese dominance of the diving competition continues as Yutong Luo and Kai Qin win yet another gold medal for China in the men's synchronized diving 3-meter springboard. No surprise here at all.
While Russians Ilya Zakharov and Evgeny Kuznetsov had a great showing with a silver medal, it was Team USA’s Troy Dumais and Kristian Ipsen that surprised everyone.
Silver: Ilya Zakharov & Evgeny Kuznetsov, Russia
Bronze: Troy Dumais & Kristian Ipsen, USA
The Chinese dominance of the diving competition continues as Yutong Luo and Kai Qin win yet another gold medal for China in the men's synchronized diving 3-meter springboard. No surprise here at all.
While Russians Ilya Zakharov and Evgeny Kuznetsov had a great showing with a silver medal, it was Team USA’s Troy Dumais and Kristian Ipsen that surprised everyone.
Women's Weightlifting 69 Kg
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Gold: Jong Sim Rim, North Korea
Silver: Roxana Daniela Cocos, Romania
Bronze: Maryna Shkermankova, Belarus
Every weightlifting event is a truly awe inspiring. Man or woman, these athletes are doing amazing things with some ridiculous weights.
The 69 Kg women were no different, watching Jong Sim Rim of North Korea edge out the field and grab her gold medal. Roxana Daniela Cocos of Romania and Maryna Shkermankova of Belarus grabbed silver and bronze respectively.
Silver: Roxana Daniela Cocos, Romania
Bronze: Maryna Shkermankova, Belarus
Every weightlifting event is a truly awe inspiring. Man or woman, these athletes are doing amazing things with some ridiculous weights.
The 69 Kg women were no different, watching Jong Sim Rim of North Korea edge out the field and grab her gold medal. Roxana Daniela Cocos of Romania and Maryna Shkermankova of Belarus grabbed silver and bronze respectively.
Women's Rowing Quadruple Sculls
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Gold: Ukraine
Silver: Germany
Bronze: USA
In what has to be the biggest shock of the rowing events so far in the 2012 Olympics, the Ukrainian women's rowing quadruple sculls team shocked the field and stole the gold medal.
Favorites Germany and the United States received silver and bronze respectively, but the focus was on the Ukraine team and their amazing achievement.
Silver: Germany
Bronze: USA
In what has to be the biggest shock of the rowing events so far in the 2012 Olympics, the Ukrainian women's rowing quadruple sculls team shocked the field and stole the gold medal.
Favorites Germany and the United States received silver and bronze respectively, but the focus was on the Ukraine team and their amazing achievement.
Women's Shooting 25-Meter Pistol
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Gold: Kim Jangmi, South Korea
Silver: Chen Ying, China
Bronze: Olena Kostevych, Ukraine
By one point, South Korean Kim Jangmi (792.4) topped favorite Chen Ying (791.4) in what was an amazing comeback by the Chinese star that fell just short.
Olena Kostevych of Ukraine won the bronze, but the talk was surrounding the battle between Jangmi and Ying over the gold medal.
Silver: Chen Ying, China
Bronze: Olena Kostevych, Ukraine
By one point, South Korean Kim Jangmi (792.4) topped favorite Chen Ying (791.4) in what was an amazing comeback by the Chinese star that fell just short.
Olena Kostevych of Ukraine won the bronze, but the talk was surrounding the battle between Jangmi and Ying over the gold medal.
Women's Table Tennis Singles
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Gold: Li Xiaoxia, China
Silver: Ding Ning, China
Bronze: Feng Tianwei, Singapore
Besides synchronized diving, China’s stranglehold on Olympic table tennis is where they shine the brightest. In another classic example of that, Chinese stars Li Xiaoxia and Ding Ning played each other in the women’s singles finals for the gold medal.
While Xiaoxia won the gold, the fact that china walked away with gold and silver is amazing.
Feng Tianwei of Singapore won bronze.
Silver: Ding Ning, China
Bronze: Feng Tianwei, Singapore
Besides synchronized diving, China’s stranglehold on Olympic table tennis is where they shine the brightest. In another classic example of that, Chinese stars Li Xiaoxia and Ding Ning played each other in the women’s singles finals for the gold medal.
While Xiaoxia won the gold, the fact that china walked away with gold and silver is amazing.
Feng Tianwei of Singapore won bronze.
Women's Team Archery
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Gold: South Korea
Silver: China
Bronze: Japan
In what has become an Asian dominated event, the top three medals went to the teams most thought would contend for gold. South Korea and China battled in a great war that saw the South Koreans winning by just one point.
The bronze medal match between Japan and Russian was one by two point, making the women’s team archery one of the best events of the day.
Silver: China
Bronze: Japan
In what has become an Asian dominated event, the top three medals went to the teams most thought would contend for gold. South Korea and China battled in a great war that saw the South Koreans winning by just one point.
The bronze medal match between Japan and Russian was one by two point, making the women’s team archery one of the best events of the day.
Women's Judo Middleweight 70 Kg
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Gold: Lucie Décosse, France
Silver: Kerstin Thiele, Germany
Bronze: Yuri Alvear, Colombia & Edith Bosch, Netherlands
Despite not watching women’s judo much before the 2012 Olympics, the ferocity in which these women fight is amazing. With a win in the finals and a gold medal, France’s Lucie Décosse proved she is the best at 70 Kg.
Kerstin Thiele from Germany had a valiant effort in the finals, but was sent home with silver. Yuri Alvear of Colombia and Edith Bosch of the Netherlands took home bronze.
Silver: Kerstin Thiele, Germany
Bronze: Yuri Alvear, Colombia & Edith Bosch, Netherlands
Despite not watching women’s judo much before the 2012 Olympics, the ferocity in which these women fight is amazing. With a win in the finals and a gold medal, France’s Lucie Décosse proved she is the best at 70 Kg.
Kerstin Thiele from Germany had a valiant effort in the finals, but was sent home with silver. Yuri Alvear of Colombia and Edith Bosch of the Netherlands took home bronze.
Women's Cycling Individual Time Trial
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Gold: Kristin Armstrong, USA
Silver: Judith Arndt, Germany
Bronze: Olga Zabelinskaya, Russia
Team USA secured a huge gold medal in women's cycling individual time trial when defending gold medalist Kristin Armstrong stole the show again and blew away her competition. After having a child in 2010 and breaking her collarbone just a few weeks ago, Armstrong’s win is even more incredible.
Judith Arndt from Germany had a wonderful race and grabbed the silver, while Olga Zabelinskaya from Russia came in third place.
Silver: Judith Arndt, Germany
Bronze: Olga Zabelinskaya, Russia
Team USA secured a huge gold medal in women's cycling individual time trial when defending gold medalist Kristin Armstrong stole the show again and blew away her competition. After having a child in 2010 and breaking her collarbone just a few weeks ago, Armstrong’s win is even more incredible.
Judith Arndt from Germany had a wonderful race and grabbed the silver, while Olga Zabelinskaya from Russia came in third place.
Men's Rowing Eight
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Gold: Germany
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Great Britain
In what was the most exciting final of any rowing event so far in the 2012 Olympics, Germany won the gold medal with an impressive time of 5:48.75. Canada just missed the gold and was forced to walk away with silver after finishing just one second behind with a time of 5:49.98.
While Great Britain won the bronze, Team USA finished just .3 seconds off to come in fourth place. Hopefully all the rowing finals are as exciting as this one!
Silver: Canada
Bronze: Great Britain
In what was the most exciting final of any rowing event so far in the 2012 Olympics, Germany won the gold medal with an impressive time of 5:48.75. Canada just missed the gold and was forced to walk away with silver after finishing just one second behind with a time of 5:49.98.
While Great Britain won the bronze, Team USA finished just .3 seconds off to come in fourth place. Hopefully all the rowing finals are as exciting as this one!
Women's Rowing Pair
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Gold: Helen Glover & Heather Stanning, Great Britain
Silver: Kate Hornsey & Sarah Tait, Australia
Bronze: Juliette Haigh & Rebecca Scown, New Zealand
It finally happened!
Great Britain won their first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics from London by stealing the show inthe Women's Rowing Pair event. The first-place tandem of Helen Glover and Heather Stanning raced their way to glory for themselves and their home country.
Kate Hornsey and Sarah Tait from Australia took the silver medal, and Juliette Haigh and Rebecca Scown from New Zealand captured the bronze.
Silver: Kate Hornsey & Sarah Tait, Australia
Bronze: Juliette Haigh & Rebecca Scown, New Zealand
It finally happened!
Great Britain won their first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics from London by stealing the show inthe Women's Rowing Pair event. The first-place tandem of Helen Glover and Heather Stanning raced their way to glory for themselves and their home country.
Kate Hornsey and Sarah Tait from Australia took the silver medal, and Juliette Haigh and Rebecca Scown from New Zealand captured the bronze.
Men's 4x200-Meter Freestyle Relay Swimming
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Gold: United States
Silver: France
Bronze China
The United States took revenge against Frances as Michael Phelps made history. The French team defeated the Americans in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, but when the distance doubles, the two teams reversed the results.
The U.S. took gold with a time of 6:59.70, finishing more than three seconds ahead of France. China, Germany and Australia battled for bronze, with the Chinese edging out the other two countries to earn a medal.
This race gave Michael Phelps his 19th overall medal and 15th gold. He already had the record for most golds, but he has now surpassed Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina and become the most decorated Olympian in history.
Silver: France
Bronze China
The United States took revenge against Frances as Michael Phelps made history. The French team defeated the Americans in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, but when the distance doubles, the two teams reversed the results.
The U.S. took gold with a time of 6:59.70, finishing more than three seconds ahead of France. China, Germany and Australia battled for bronze, with the Chinese edging out the other two countries to earn a medal.
This race gave Michael Phelps his 19th overall medal and 15th gold. He already had the record for most golds, but he has now surpassed Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina and become the most decorated Olympian in history.
Men's Weightlifting 152 Lbs.
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Gold: Qingfeng Lin, China
Silver: Triyatno Triyatno, Indonesia
Bronze: Martin Constantin Razvan, Romania
The Chinese added to their medal count after a gold-medal winning performance from Qingfeng Lin, who lifted a combined 758 pounds (344 kilograms) between the snatch and clean and jerk positions.
He cruised to the gold medal while Indonesia's Triyatno Triyatno and Romania's Martin Constantin Razvan were separated by a single kilogram. Triyatno lifted a combined 734 pounds (333 kilograms) while Razvan came heartbreakingly close to silver medal with a score of 732 pounds (332 kilograms).
Silver: Triyatno Triyatno, Indonesia
Bronze: Martin Constantin Razvan, Romania
The Chinese added to their medal count after a gold-medal winning performance from Qingfeng Lin, who lifted a combined 758 pounds (344 kilograms) between the snatch and clean and jerk positions.
He cruised to the gold medal while Indonesia's Triyatno Triyatno and Romania's Martin Constantin Razvan were separated by a single kilogram. Triyatno lifted a combined 734 pounds (333 kilograms) while Razvan came heartbreakingly close to silver medal with a score of 732 pounds (332 kilograms).
Women's 200-Meter Individual Medley Swimming
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Gold: Shiwen Ye, China
Silver: Alicia Coutts, Australia
Bronze: Caitlin Leverenz, USA
The United States racked up yet another swimming medal on Tuesday as Caitlin Leverenz came in third and collected the bronze in the women's 200-meter individual medley. She was no match of the winner, however, as China's Shiwen Ye set an Olympic record en route to winning the gold. Australia's Alicia Coutts finished about six-tenths of a second behind Ye and took silver.
This race was littered with former Olympic medalists such as Stephanie Rice and Kirsty Coventry, but they were left off the podium. Another American in Ariana Kukors fell short as well, finishing in fifth. This wasn't considered to be one of the Americans' signature events, so a bronze is certainly something that fans of Team USA should be happy with.
Silver: Alicia Coutts, Australia
Bronze: Caitlin Leverenz, USA
The United States racked up yet another swimming medal on Tuesday as Caitlin Leverenz came in third and collected the bronze in the women's 200-meter individual medley. She was no match of the winner, however, as China's Shiwen Ye set an Olympic record en route to winning the gold. Australia's Alicia Coutts finished about six-tenths of a second behind Ye and took silver.
This race was littered with former Olympic medalists such as Stephanie Rice and Kirsty Coventry, but they were left off the podium. Another American in Ariana Kukors fell short as well, finishing in fifth. This wasn't considered to be one of the Americans' signature events, so a bronze is certainly something that fans of Team USA should be happy with.
Men's Individual Foil Fencing
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Gold: Sheng Lei, China
Silver: Alaaeldin Abouelkassem, Egypt
Bronze: Byungchul Choi, South Korea
Foil fencing tends to be one of the most exciting and dramatic events in the Olympics, and the men's version certainly didn't disappoint as China's Sheng Lei earned a late touch on Egypt's Alaaeldin Abouelkassem to win 15-13 and take the gold medal. The Egyptian fencer led early in the third and final period, but he let things slip away late as Lei made a late charge and escaped victorious.
Byungchul Choi of South Korea won the bronze medal in heart-stopping fashion over Italy's Andrea Baldini as the score was tied at 14 after two periods. In fencing, the winner is whoever has more touches once time expires, or whoever reaches 15 first. The crowd knew that any touch in the third period would result in a win, so it was essentially a sudden-death battle that went the way of Choi.
Silver: Alaaeldin Abouelkassem, Egypt
Bronze: Byungchul Choi, South Korea
Foil fencing tends to be one of the most exciting and dramatic events in the Olympics, and the men's version certainly didn't disappoint as China's Sheng Lei earned a late touch on Egypt's Alaaeldin Abouelkassem to win 15-13 and take the gold medal. The Egyptian fencer led early in the third and final period, but he let things slip away late as Lei made a late charge and escaped victorious.
Byungchul Choi of South Korea won the bronze medal in heart-stopping fashion over Italy's Andrea Baldini as the score was tied at 14 after two periods. In fencing, the winner is whoever has more touches once time expires, or whoever reaches 15 first. The crowd knew that any touch in the third period would result in a win, so it was essentially a sudden-death battle that went the way of Choi.
Men's 200-Meter Butterfly Swimming
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Gold: Chad le Clos, South Africa
Silver: Michael Phelps, USA
Bronze: Takeshi Matsuda, Japan
Although he led for the majority of the race, gold continues to elude Michael Phelps in London. The 200-meter butterfly is considered one of Phelps' best events, but he was surpassed by South African swimmer Chad le Clos late. Le Clos took the gold, while Phelps was awarded silver, just five one-hundredths of a second behind. Takeshi Matsuda touched up after Phelps to win bronze and complete the podium.
Phelps may not have won a gold medal, but his silver was good enough to tie him with Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most career Olympic medals at 18. Phelps will have a few cracks at his 19th in the coming days, so he stands a great chance to become the unquestioned greatest Olympian of all time.
Phelps won gold in this event in both Beijing and Athens, but his inability to close things out reared its ugly head once again. Fellow American Tyler Clary, who made comments that were critical of Phelps' preparation prior to the London Games, finished in fifth, and was two seconds off the podium.
While Phelps may not be as dominant in London as he was in Beijing, he has still managed to add two medals to his impressive career haul thus far.
Silver: Michael Phelps, USA
Bronze: Takeshi Matsuda, Japan
Although he led for the majority of the race, gold continues to elude Michael Phelps in London. The 200-meter butterfly is considered one of Phelps' best events, but he was surpassed by South African swimmer Chad le Clos late. Le Clos took the gold, while Phelps was awarded silver, just five one-hundredths of a second behind. Takeshi Matsuda touched up after Phelps to win bronze and complete the podium.
Phelps may not have won a gold medal, but his silver was good enough to tie him with Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for the most career Olympic medals at 18. Phelps will have a few cracks at his 19th in the coming days, so he stands a great chance to become the unquestioned greatest Olympian of all time.
Phelps won gold in this event in both Beijing and Athens, but his inability to close things out reared its ugly head once again. Fellow American Tyler Clary, who made comments that were critical of Phelps' preparation prior to the London Games, finished in fifth, and was two seconds off the podium.
While Phelps may not be as dominant in London as he was in Beijing, he has still managed to add two medals to his impressive career haul thus far.
Women's 200-Meter Freestyle Swimming
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Gold: Allison Schmitt, United States
Silver: Camille Muffat, France
Bronze: Bronte Barratt, Australia
Team USA had high hopes for nabbing two medals in the women's 200-meter freestyle swimming event as both Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin entered the race as top contenders. The Americans only picked up one medal, but it was a gold as Schmitt paced the field. Franklin finished fourth as she faded down the stretch, while France's Camille Muffat took silver, and Bronte Barratt of Australia won the bronze medal.
Schmitt blew out the field as she won by nearly two seconds and set a new Olympic record in the process. Perhaps the more noteworthy story was that of Franklin as the 17-year-old phenom lost out on a medal by a one-hundredth of a second.
The gold is the third medal for the 22-year-old Schmitt of these Games as she captured a silver in the 400-meter freestyle and a bronze in 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Franklin was supposed to be the preeminent female swimmer in London, and while she has acquitted herself well so far with two medals, Schmitt has been the one who has stolen the show.
Silver: Camille Muffat, France
Bronze: Bronte Barratt, Australia
Team USA had high hopes for nabbing two medals in the women's 200-meter freestyle swimming event as both Allison Schmitt and Missy Franklin entered the race as top contenders. The Americans only picked up one medal, but it was a gold as Schmitt paced the field. Franklin finished fourth as she faded down the stretch, while France's Camille Muffat took silver, and Bronte Barratt of Australia won the bronze medal.
Schmitt blew out the field as she won by nearly two seconds and set a new Olympic record in the process. Perhaps the more noteworthy story was that of Franklin as the 17-year-old phenom lost out on a medal by a one-hundredth of a second.
The gold is the third medal for the 22-year-old Schmitt of these Games as she captured a silver in the 400-meter freestyle and a bronze in 4x100-meter freestyle relay. Franklin was supposed to be the preeminent female swimmer in London, and while she has acquitted herself well so far with two medals, Schmitt has been the one who has stolen the show.
Women's Team Gymnastics
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Gold: United States
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Romania
The United States entered the women's team gymnastics competition as heavy favorites to win gold, and while the expected result doesn't always come to fruition at the Olympics, it did this time. The American team of Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross, which had been dubbed as the Fab Five, blew away the competition en route to team gold.
Team USA beat Russia, who took the silver, by more than five points. Romania two points further behind and took the bronze. Perhaps the most surprising result was that China, which won team gold in Beijing, finished out of the medals in fourth place.
It would be fair to categorize the United States' win as a fairly easy one as evidenced by first-place finishes in vault, balance beam and floor exercise. The Americans were only third in uneven bars, but that was more than good enough to warrant a gold medal.
Every member of the American team did its job as Maroney, the vault specialist, was tops in that discipline and Raisman, the floor exercise specialist, was No. 1 in that event as well. Douglas was steady in all four events, while Wieber bounced back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the all-around by performing well in the vault and floor exercise.
This team gold is the first for the United States since the 1996 Atlanta Games and is one that was certainly craved by American fans after the team came up just short in Beijing.
Silver: Russia
Bronze: Romania
The United States entered the women's team gymnastics competition as heavy favorites to win gold, and while the expected result doesn't always come to fruition at the Olympics, it did this time. The American team of Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney and Kyla Ross, which had been dubbed as the Fab Five, blew away the competition en route to team gold.
Team USA beat Russia, who took the silver, by more than five points. Romania two points further behind and took the bronze. Perhaps the most surprising result was that China, which won team gold in Beijing, finished out of the medals in fourth place.
It would be fair to categorize the United States' win as a fairly easy one as evidenced by first-place finishes in vault, balance beam and floor exercise. The Americans were only third in uneven bars, but that was more than good enough to warrant a gold medal.
Every member of the American team did its job as Maroney, the vault specialist, was tops in that discipline and Raisman, the floor exercise specialist, was No. 1 in that event as well. Douglas was steady in all four events, while Wieber bounced back from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the all-around by performing well in the vault and floor exercise.
This team gold is the first for the United States since the 1996 Atlanta Games and is one that was certainly craved by American fans after the team came up just short in Beijing.
Women's Weightlifting 139 Lbs.
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Gold: Maiya Maneza, Kazakhstan
Silver: Svetlana Tsarukaeva, Russia
Bronze: Christine Girard, Canada
Three more women's weightlifting medals were handed out on Tuesday as Kazakhstan's Maiya Maneza came out on top with an Olympic record of 245 lbs. lifted. Maneza made up for teammate Irina Nekrassova's near miss in Beijing as she fell just short of the gold. Maneza already held the clean-and-jerk world record, and now she can add an Olympic record to her impressive resume.
Svetlana Tsarukaeva of Russia nabbed the silver as she came up eight lbs. short of Maneza. Christine Girard of Canada won the bronze. She finished just one lb. shy of Tsarukaeva, but she also beat Turkey's Sibel Simsek by one lb. Girard's medal was the third of an impressive Day 4 for Canada.
Silver: Svetlana Tsarukaeva, Russia
Bronze: Christine Girard, Canada
Three more women's weightlifting medals were handed out on Tuesday as Kazakhstan's Maiya Maneza came out on top with an Olympic record of 245 lbs. lifted. Maneza made up for teammate Irina Nekrassova's near miss in Beijing as she fell just short of the gold. Maneza already held the clean-and-jerk world record, and now she can add an Olympic record to her impressive resume.
Svetlana Tsarukaeva of Russia nabbed the silver as she came up eight lbs. short of Maneza. Christine Girard of Canada won the bronze. She finished just one lb. shy of Tsarukaeva, but she also beat Turkey's Sibel Simsek by one lb. Girard's medal was the third of an impressive Day 4 for Canada.
Canoe Men's Slalom C-1
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Gold: Tony Estanguet, France
Silver: Sideris Tasiadis, Germany
Bronze: Michal Martikan, Slovakia
After major disappointment in Beijing, French canoe star Tony Estanguet is once again at the pinnacle of his sport as he won Olympic gold in the men's C-1 slalom for the third time in his illustrious career. The 34-year-old Estanguet turned the trick in 2000 and 2004, but he failed to qualify for the finals in 2008. Estanguet certainly reasserted his dominance with a time of 97.06 seconds, however.
Sideris Tasiadis of Germany won the first Olympic medal of his career as he placed second and took the silver. Estanguet's biggest rival, Slovakia's Michal Martikan, won the bronze. It was the fifth career Olympic medal for Martikan in the event as the 33-year-old veteran won gold in Atlanta and Beijing, as well as silver in Sydney and Athens.
Silver: Sideris Tasiadis, Germany
Bronze: Michal Martikan, Slovakia
After major disappointment in Beijing, French canoe star Tony Estanguet is once again at the pinnacle of his sport as he won Olympic gold in the men's C-1 slalom for the third time in his illustrious career. The 34-year-old Estanguet turned the trick in 2000 and 2004, but he failed to qualify for the finals in 2008. Estanguet certainly reasserted his dominance with a time of 97.06 seconds, however.
Sideris Tasiadis of Germany won the first Olympic medal of his career as he placed second and took the silver. Estanguet's biggest rival, Slovakia's Michal Martikan, won the bronze. It was the fifth career Olympic medal for Martikan in the event as the 33-year-old veteran won gold in Atlanta and Beijing, as well as silver in Sydney and Athens.
Women's Judo Half Middleweight
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Gold: Urska Zolnir, Slovenia
Silver: Lili Xu, China
Bronze: Yoshi Ueno, Japan & Gevrise Emane, France
In what was a hotly-contested gold-medal match, Slovenia's Urska Zolnir outlasted China's Lili Xu to win the women's half middleweight judo competition. Zolnir scored a waza-ari early in the bout, which is the second-highest score in judo, worth 10 points. Xu tried to fight back and actually scored a one-point yuko as time expired, but it wasn't enough to beat the Slovenian fighter.
Zolnir won bronze in the event at the Athens Games in 2004, and now she has a gold medal to add to her trophy case. Xu took the silver, while Japan's Yoshi Ueno and France's Gevrise Emane each won their bronze-medal matches and will take some hardware home as well.
Silver: Lili Xu, China
Bronze: Yoshi Ueno, Japan & Gevrise Emane, France
In what was a hotly-contested gold-medal match, Slovenia's Urska Zolnir outlasted China's Lili Xu to win the women's half middleweight judo competition. Zolnir scored a waza-ari early in the bout, which is the second-highest score in judo, worth 10 points. Xu tried to fight back and actually scored a one-point yuko as time expired, but it wasn't enough to beat the Slovenian fighter.
Zolnir won bronze in the event at the Athens Games in 2004, and now she has a gold medal to add to her trophy case. Xu took the silver, while Japan's Yoshi Ueno and France's Gevrise Emane each won their bronze-medal matches and will take some hardware home as well.
Men's Judo Half Middleweight
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Gold: Jae-Bum Kim, South Korea
Silver: Ole Bischof, Germany
Bronze: Ivan Nifontov, Russia & Antoine Valois-Fortier, Canada
In what was a rematch of the gold-medal contest in Beijing four years ago, South Korea's Jae-Bum Kim and Germany's Ole Bischof did battle once again for supremacy in the men's half middleweight judo division. Bischof was the victor in Beijing, but things were different in London as Kim scored two yukos and shut his nemesis out to score the gold.
Bischof took silver, while Russia's Ivan Nifontov and Canada's Antoine Valois-Fortier each took bronze as judo's tournament bracket lends itself to two bronze-medal matches.
Silver: Ole Bischof, Germany
Bronze: Ivan Nifontov, Russia & Antoine Valois-Fortier, Canada
In what was a rematch of the gold-medal contest in Beijing four years ago, South Korea's Jae-Bum Kim and Germany's Ole Bischof did battle once again for supremacy in the men's half middleweight judo division. Bischof was the victor in Beijing, but things were different in London as Kim scored two yukos and shut his nemesis out to score the gold.
Bischof took silver, while Russia's Ivan Nifontov and Canada's Antoine Valois-Fortier each took bronze as judo's tournament bracket lends itself to two bronze-medal matches.
Women's Synchronized Diving 10 M Platform
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Gold: Chen Ruolin & Wang Hao, China
Silver: Alejandra Orozco Loza & Espinosa Paola, Mexico
Bronze: Roseline Filion & Meaghan Benfeito, Canada
No surprise in this event, as Ruolin Chen and Hao Wang were the defending gold medalists from four years ago in Beijing and won the FINA World Diving Championships back in February. Both divers are just 19 years old, so they have a great chance to go for a three-peat in four years, if they choose to.
Silver: Alejandra Orozco Loza & Espinosa Paola, Mexico
Bronze: Roseline Filion & Meaghan Benfeito, Canada
No surprise in this event, as Ruolin Chen and Hao Wang were the defending gold medalists from four years ago in Beijing and won the FINA World Diving Championships back in February. Both divers are just 19 years old, so they have a great chance to go for a three-peat in four years, if they choose to.
Men's Skeet Shooting
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Gold: Vincent Hancock, USA
Silver: Golding Anders, Denmark
Bronze: Nasser Al-Attiya, Qatar
Hancock entered this event as the overwhelming favorite, which could have easily led to a lot of disappointment if he settled for anything less than a gold medal. The good news is, he more than lived up to his hype by winning a second consecutive Olympic gold in this event.
And, oh by the way, Hancock set a new Olympic record with 148 total points. He scored a perfect 25 in the finals to secure his gold medal.
Silver: Golding Anders, Denmark
Bronze: Nasser Al-Attiya, Qatar
Hancock entered this event as the overwhelming favorite, which could have easily led to a lot of disappointment if he settled for anything less than a gold medal. The good news is, he more than lived up to his hype by winning a second consecutive Olympic gold in this event.
And, oh by the way, Hancock set a new Olympic record with 148 total points. He scored a perfect 25 in the finals to secure his gold medal.
Team Equestrian
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Gold: Germany
Silver: Great Britain
Bronze: New Zealand
With Prince William and Princess Kate in attendance, Great Britain was able to come out of the Team Equestrian event with a silver medal.
Zara Phillips knocked down a fence in the showjumping section to knock Great Britain down a little bit, though the team was still able to secure a silver in the event.
The Germans were able to secure a victory with a near-flawless performance in the showjumping part of the event and break the hearts of everyone in attendance.
Silver: Great Britain
Bronze: New Zealand
With Prince William and Princess Kate in attendance, Great Britain was able to come out of the Team Equestrian event with a silver medal.
Zara Phillips knocked down a fence in the showjumping section to knock Great Britain down a little bit, though the team was still able to secure a silver in the event.
The Germans were able to secure a victory with a near-flawless performance in the showjumping part of the event and break the hearts of everyone in attendance.
Men's Weightlifting 62kg
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Gold: Un Guk Kim, DPR of Korea
Silver: Oscar Albeiro Figueroa Mosquera, Colombia
Bronze: Irawan Eko Yuli, Indonesia
Kim separated himself from the pack with an terrific showing in the snatch portion of the competition, posting an Olympic record of 153 kg. When combined with his clean and jerk score, he set a world record for the division.
He was followed by Mosquera of Colombia and Yuli of Indonesia. Jie Zhang of China just missed on out the podium in a hotly-contested fight for the top three.
Silver: Oscar Albeiro Figueroa Mosquera, Colombia
Bronze: Irawan Eko Yuli, Indonesia
Kim separated himself from the pack with an terrific showing in the snatch portion of the competition, posting an Olympic record of 153 kg. When combined with his clean and jerk score, he set a world record for the division.
He was followed by Mosquera of Colombia and Yuli of Indonesia. Jie Zhang of China just missed on out the podium in a hotly-contested fight for the top three.
Women's 100-Meter Breaststroke
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Gold: Ruta Meilutyte, Lithuania
Silver: Rebecca Soni, United States
Bronze: Satomi Suzuki, Japan
In the day's most exciting swimming final, it was a 15-year-old Lithuanian who came out on top. Meilutyte swam the race of her life and was able to out-touch Soni by a razor-thin margin of eight one-hundredths of a second to earn the gold medal.
It was still a very respectable performance by Soni, who will get silver. Nobody else was withing striking distance of the top two. Suzuki earned the bronze for third place, but was nearly a full second off the pace set by Meilutyte.
Silver: Rebecca Soni, United States
Bronze: Satomi Suzuki, Japan
In the day's most exciting swimming final, it was a 15-year-old Lithuanian who came out on top. Meilutyte swam the race of her life and was able to out-touch Soni by a razor-thin margin of eight one-hundredths of a second to earn the gold medal.
It was still a very respectable performance by Soni, who will get silver. Nobody else was withing striking distance of the top two. Suzuki earned the bronze for third place, but was nearly a full second off the pace set by Meilutyte.
Men's 100-Meter Backstroke
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Gold: Matt Grevers, United States
Silver: Nick Thoman, United States
Bronze: Ryosuke Irie, Japan
The Americans have stated to pick up some momentum. After Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke, Grevers took gold in the men's version of the event to make it a clean sweep for the United States. He did it in an Olympic-record time of 52.16 seconds.
While Grevers' success was expected, Thoman's silver will come as a pleasant surprise. He wasn't widely viewed as a big contender before the Games started. Irie rounds out the podium by earning a bronze for Japan.
Silver: Nick Thoman, United States
Bronze: Ryosuke Irie, Japan
The Americans have stated to pick up some momentum. After Missy Franklin won the 100-meter backstroke, Grevers took gold in the men's version of the event to make it a clean sweep for the United States. He did it in an Olympic-record time of 52.16 seconds.
While Grevers' success was expected, Thoman's silver will come as a pleasant surprise. He wasn't widely viewed as a big contender before the Games started. Irie rounds out the podium by earning a bronze for Japan.
Women's 100-Meter Backstroke
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Gold: Missy Franklin, United States
Silver: Emily Seebohm, Australia
Bronze: Aya Terakawa, Japan
Franklin, a 17-year-old rising star from California, claimed the first gold medal of her Olympic career in the 100-meter backstroke. Her time of 58.33 seconds set an American record despite the fact she had just finished qualifying for the 200-meter freestyle.
Seebohm and Terakawa came in second and third respectively, but didn't have enough pace to keep up with Franklin who pulled away from the field with relative ease. It might be her first Olympic gold, but she'll be making the podium trip quite a few more times in her career.
Silver: Emily Seebohm, Australia
Bronze: Aya Terakawa, Japan
Franklin, a 17-year-old rising star from California, claimed the first gold medal of her Olympic career in the 100-meter backstroke. Her time of 58.33 seconds set an American record despite the fact she had just finished qualifying for the 200-meter freestyle.
Seebohm and Terakawa came in second and third respectively, but didn't have enough pace to keep up with Franklin who pulled away from the field with relative ease. It might be her first Olympic gold, but she'll be making the podium trip quite a few more times in her career.
Men's 200-Meter Freestyle
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Gold: Yannick Agnel, France
Silver: Park Tae-Hwan, Korea
Silver: Sun Yang, China
It appears Ryan Lochte has met his match. One day after chasing down the American star to lead France to relay gold, Agnel blew away the field to claim an individual gold in the 200-meter freestyle. He won the race by nearly two seconds.
Park Tae-Hwan and Sun Yang tied, yes tied, for second place, so they will both receive a silver medal for their efforts. Lochte finished in fourth place, .11 seconds from earning a spot on the podium. A disappointing result to say the least.
Silver: Park Tae-Hwan, Korea
Silver: Sun Yang, China
It appears Ryan Lochte has met his match. One day after chasing down the American star to lead France to relay gold, Agnel blew away the field to claim an individual gold in the 200-meter freestyle. He won the race by nearly two seconds.
Park Tae-Hwan and Sun Yang tied, yes tied, for second place, so they will both receive a silver medal for their efforts. Lochte finished in fourth place, .11 seconds from earning a spot on the podium. A disappointing result to say the least.
Men's Team All-Around Gymnastics
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Gold: China
Silver: Japan
Bronze: Great Britain
China was able to defend its men's team all-around gold medal from four years ago with another tremendous performance. Feng Zhe and Zhang Chenglong led the way as the Chinese squad won handily by more than four points.
There was controversy when it came to the final two medals, though. They were originally awarded to Great Britain (silver) and Ukraine (bronze). After a successful appeal from the Japanese squad, however, Japan was given the silver and that forced Great Britain to get bronze instead.
Ukraine doesn't receive a medal as it slides down to fourth and a disappointing performance from the United States lands the Americans in fifth.
Silver: Japan
Bronze: Great Britain
China was able to defend its men's team all-around gold medal from four years ago with another tremendous performance. Feng Zhe and Zhang Chenglong led the way as the Chinese squad won handily by more than four points.
There was controversy when it came to the final two medals, though. They were originally awarded to Great Britain (silver) and Ukraine (bronze). After a successful appeal from the Japanese squad, however, Japan was given the silver and that forced Great Britain to get bronze instead.
Ukraine doesn't receive a medal as it slides down to fourth and a disappointing performance from the United States lands the Americans in fifth.
Women's Weightlifting 58 Kg
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Gold: Li Xueying, China
Silver: Pimsiri Sirikaew, Thailand
Bronze: Yuliya Kalina, Ukraine
After setting an Olympic record with a 108 Kg in the snatch and amassing a very impressive 138 Kg in the clean & jerk, Chinese star Li Xueying won the gold medal in the Women's Weightlifting 58 Kg event.
With everyone else eating Xueying’s dust, Pimsiri Sirikaew of Thailand took the silver and Yuliya Kalina of Ukraine took the bronze.
Silver: Pimsiri Sirikaew, Thailand
Bronze: Yuliya Kalina, Ukraine
After setting an Olympic record with a 108 Kg in the snatch and amassing a very impressive 138 Kg in the clean & jerk, Chinese star Li Xueying won the gold medal in the Women's Weightlifting 58 Kg event.
With everyone else eating Xueying’s dust, Pimsiri Sirikaew of Thailand took the silver and Yuliya Kalina of Ukraine took the bronze.
Men's Synchronized Diving 10-Meter Platform
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Gold: Cao Yuan & Zhang Yanquan, China
Silver: Ivan Garcia Navarro & German Sanchez, Mexico
Bronze: David Boudia & Nick McCrory, USA
The Chinese diving team continues their dominance at the Olympics with a gold medal in the Men’s Synchronized 10-meter Platform for Cao Yuan & Zhang Yanquan.
While Mexican underdogs Ivan Garcia Navarro & German Sanchez stole the silver, Team USA placed another duo on the platform with the bronze medal winning tandem of David Boudia & Nick McCrory.
Silver: Ivan Garcia Navarro & German Sanchez, Mexico
Bronze: David Boudia & Nick McCrory, USA
The Chinese diving team continues their dominance at the Olympics with a gold medal in the Men’s Synchronized 10-meter Platform for Cao Yuan & Zhang Yanquan.
While Mexican underdogs Ivan Garcia Navarro & German Sanchez stole the silver, Team USA placed another duo on the platform with the bronze medal winning tandem of David Boudia & Nick McCrory.
Men's Judo 73 Kg
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Gold: Mansur Isaev, Russia
Silver: Riki Nakaya, Japan
Bronze: Nyam-Ochir Sainjargal, Mongolia & Ugo Legrand, France
In another classic battle in the Men’s Judo 73 Kg event, Russian Mansur Isaev overcame the strong performance of Team Japan’s Riki Nakaya to win a gold medal.
Nakaya’s loss in the finals earned him the silver, and Nyam-Ochir Sainjargal from Mongolia & Ugo Legrand from France captured the bronze.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Silver: Riki Nakaya, Japan
Bronze: Nyam-Ochir Sainjargal, Mongolia & Ugo Legrand, France
In another classic battle in the Men’s Judo 73 Kg event, Russian Mansur Isaev overcame the strong performance of Team Japan’s Riki Nakaya to win a gold medal.
Nakaya’s loss in the finals earned him the silver, and Nyam-Ochir Sainjargal from Mongolia & Ugo Legrand from France captured the bronze.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Women's Judo 57 Kg
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Gold: Kaori Matsumoto, Japan
Silver: Corina Caprioriu, Romania
Bronze: Marti Malloy, USA & Automne Pavia, France
Women’s favorite for the 57 Kg judo event Kaori Matsumoto proved her worth with a dominating win over Corina Caprioriu and a gold medal. While Caprioriu had to settle for silver, it was bronze medalists Marti Malloy from America that stole the show.
While women’s judo doesn’t get the respect it should, the hope is that a Bronze medal for Team USA star Marti Malloy will get the casual fans in the US interested in the sport.
Automne Pavia, France also won a bronze medal.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Silver: Corina Caprioriu, Romania
Bronze: Marti Malloy, USA & Automne Pavia, France
Women’s favorite for the 57 Kg judo event Kaori Matsumoto proved her worth with a dominating win over Corina Caprioriu and a gold medal. While Caprioriu had to settle for silver, it was bronze medalists Marti Malloy from America that stole the show.
While women’s judo doesn’t get the respect it should, the hope is that a Bronze medal for Team USA star Marti Malloy will get the casual fans in the US interested in the sport.
Automne Pavia, France also won a bronze medal.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Men's 10-Meter Air Rifle
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Gold: Alin George Moldoveanu, Romania
Silver: Niccolo Campriani, Italy
Bronze: Gagan Narang, India
With only one point separating first place and third place, the medal ceremony in the Men's 10-Meter Air Rifle is one of the closest in the 2012 Olympics so far.
Romania’s Alin George Moldoveanu scored an amazing 702.1 overall and sealed his fate as the gold medalist with a great 103.1 in the final round. Niccolo Campriani (701.5) from Italy and Gagan Narang (701.1) from India snagged the silver and bronze respectively.
Silver: Niccolo Campriani, Italy
Bronze: Gagan Narang, India
With only one point separating first place and third place, the medal ceremony in the Men's 10-Meter Air Rifle is one of the closest in the 2012 Olympics so far.
Romania’s Alin George Moldoveanu scored an amazing 702.1 overall and sealed his fate as the gold medalist with a great 103.1 in the final round. Niccolo Campriani (701.5) from Italy and Gagan Narang (701.1) from India snagged the silver and bronze respectively.
Fencing Men's Individual Sabre
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Gold: Aron Szilagyi, Hungary
Silver: Diego Occhiuzzi, Italy
Bronze: Nikolay Kovalev, Russia
With the top four seeds in this event relegated to spectator status by the time the semifinals rolled around, Aron Szilagyi, of Hungary, stormed to a gold medal by beating Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi 15-8.
Russia's Nikolay Kovalev prevailed in the bronze match, 15-10, over Rares Dumitrescu of Romania.
Silver: Diego Occhiuzzi, Italy
Bronze: Nikolay Kovalev, Russia
With the top four seeds in this event relegated to spectator status by the time the semifinals rolled around, Aron Szilagyi, of Hungary, stormed to a gold medal by beating Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi 15-8.
Russia's Nikolay Kovalev prevailed in the bronze match, 15-10, over Rares Dumitrescu of Romania.
Women's Team Archery
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Gold: South Korea
Silver: China
Bronze: Japan
South Korea's dominance in archery continues. The women won their seventh straight Olympic gold by narrowly defeating China 210-209.
China had a chance to pull off this upset, but they faltered down the stretch, with heavy rain falling, where South Korea succeeded.
Japan beat Russia, 209-207, to win the bronze.
Silver: China
Bronze: Japan
South Korea's dominance in archery continues. The women won their seventh straight Olympic gold by narrowly defeating China 210-209.
China had a chance to pull off this upset, but they faltered down the stretch, with heavy rain falling, where South Korea succeeded.
Japan beat Russia, 209-207, to win the bronze.
Weightlifting Men's 56 Kg
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Gold: Om Yun Chol, North Korea
Silver: Wu Jingbiao, China
Bronze: Valentin Hristov, Azerbaijan
The runaway favorite to win this event Wu Jiangbiao of China was upset by a competitor no one saw coming. North Korea's Om Yun Chol was relegated to the "B" group, which is the home of lower ranked lifters, but he put up "A+" results.
He used an Olympic record in the clean and jerk to help propel him to this stunning victory. Reigning European Champion Valentin Hristov of Azerbaijan rounded out the medalist with a third-place finish.
Silver: Wu Jingbiao, China
Bronze: Valentin Hristov, Azerbaijan
The runaway favorite to win this event Wu Jiangbiao of China was upset by a competitor no one saw coming. North Korea's Om Yun Chol was relegated to the "B" group, which is the home of lower ranked lifters, but he put up "A+" results.
He used an Olympic record in the clean and jerk to help propel him to this stunning victory. Reigning European Champion Valentin Hristov of Azerbaijan rounded out the medalist with a third-place finish.
Men's 4 X 100m Freestyle Relay
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Gold: France
Silver: USA
Bronze: Russia
Notice anyone missing in the above medal listing for this event? Yep, Australia. The team picked by almost everyone to dominate came in fourth.
Meanwhile, France returned the comeback favor, which the U.S. pulled on them in this event in 2008, by overtaking the Americans in the last moments to win the gold with a time of 3 minutes, 9.93 seconds. The U.S. finished at 3:10.38. Russia was a surprise medalist in third with a time of 3:11.41.
Silver: USA
Bronze: Russia
Notice anyone missing in the above medal listing for this event? Yep, Australia. The team picked by almost everyone to dominate came in fourth.
Meanwhile, France returned the comeback favor, which the U.S. pulled on them in this event in 2008, by overtaking the Americans in the last moments to win the gold with a time of 3 minutes, 9.93 seconds. The U.S. finished at 3:10.38. Russia was a surprise medalist in third with a time of 3:11.41.
Women's 400m Freestyle
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Gold: Camille Muffat, France
Silver: Allison Schmitt, USA
Bronze: Rebecca Adlington, Great Britain
France's Camille Muffat led from start to finish in this event, but had to hold off a late-charging Allison Schmitt to hang on for the win.
Muffat, who is the world record holder in this event, finished with an Olympic record time of 4 minutes, 01.45 seconds. Schmitt's time of 4:01.77 was good enough to set an American record.
Rebecca Adlington, the defending Olympic gold medalist in this event, finished third in a time of 4:03.01.
Silver: Allison Schmitt, USA
Bronze: Rebecca Adlington, Great Britain
France's Camille Muffat led from start to finish in this event, but had to hold off a late-charging Allison Schmitt to hang on for the win.
Muffat, who is the world record holder in this event, finished with an Olympic record time of 4 minutes, 01.45 seconds. Schmitt's time of 4:01.77 was good enough to set an American record.
Rebecca Adlington, the defending Olympic gold medalist in this event, finished third in a time of 4:03.01.
Men's 100-Meter Breaststroke
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Gold: Cameron van der Burgh, South Africa
Silver: Christian Sprenger, Australia
Bronze: Brendan Hansen, USA
Cameron van der Burgh easily beat the world record on his way to gold in the 100-meter breaststroke. His time of 58.46 seconds was 0.12 seconds faster than the old record set in 2009 by Brenton Rickard.
Australia's Christian Sprenger came in second with a time of 58.93 and America's Brendan Hansen was a distant third finishing at 59.49.
Silver: Christian Sprenger, Australia
Bronze: Brendan Hansen, USA
Cameron van der Burgh easily beat the world record on his way to gold in the 100-meter breaststroke. His time of 58.46 seconds was 0.12 seconds faster than the old record set in 2009 by Brenton Rickard.
Australia's Christian Sprenger came in second with a time of 58.93 and America's Brendan Hansen was a distant third finishing at 59.49.
Women's 100-Meter Butterfly
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Gold: Dana Vollmer, USA
Silver: Ying Lu, China
Bronze: Alicia Coutts, Australia
It took Vollmer a while to win her first individual gold, but when she did, she did so in high style.
Vollmer set a world record with a time of 55.98 seconds. That was 0.08 better than the old mark, which was set by Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom at the 2009 world championships in Rome.
Ying Lu of China and Alicia Coutts of Australia rounded out the medal winners.
Silver: Ying Lu, China
Bronze: Alicia Coutts, Australia
It took Vollmer a while to win her first individual gold, but when she did, she did so in high style.
Vollmer set a world record with a time of 55.98 seconds. That was 0.08 better than the old mark, which was set by Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom at the 2009 world championships in Rome.
Ying Lu of China and Alicia Coutts of Australia rounded out the medal winners.
Weightlifting Women's 53 Kg
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Gold: Zulfiya Chinshanlo, Kazakhstan
Silver: Hsu Shu-Ching, Chinese Taipei
Bronze: Cristina Iovu, Moldova
Zulfiya Chinshanla, 19, won the gold in grand fashion. She set an Olympic record total of 226 kg, and that featured world record of 131 kg for the clean and jerk.
Still, the next two competitors were not far behind. Taiwan's Hsu Shu-Ching and Cristina Iovu of Moldova both put up 219 kg. Shu-Chinig got the bronze due to having a lighter body weight.
Silver: Hsu Shu-Ching, Chinese Taipei
Bronze: Cristina Iovu, Moldova
Zulfiya Chinshanla, 19, won the gold in grand fashion. She set an Olympic record total of 226 kg, and that featured world record of 131 kg for the clean and jerk.
Still, the next two competitors were not far behind. Taiwan's Hsu Shu-Ching and Cristina Iovu of Moldova both put up 219 kg. Shu-Chinig got the bronze due to having a lighter body weight.
Women's 3-Meter Platform Synchronized
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Gold: Wu Minxia, He Zi, China
Silver: Kelci Bryant, Abby Johnston, U.S.A
Bronze: Jennifer Abel, Émilie Heymans
China's dominant diving team flexed their muscle with a dominant win here by posting a score of 346.20. This was Wu's third straight Olympic gold in this event.
It was a nice showing for the American tandem Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston to take home the silver.
Silver: Kelci Bryant, Abby Johnston, U.S.A
Bronze: Jennifer Abel, Émilie Heymans
China's dominant diving team flexed their muscle with a dominant win here by posting a score of 346.20. This was Wu's third straight Olympic gold in this event.
It was a nice showing for the American tandem Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston to take home the silver.
Women's Cycling Road Race
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Gold: Marriane Vos, Netherlands
Silver: Elizabeth Armitstead, Great Britain
Bronze: Olga Zabelinskaya, Russia
While the men’s road race took place under uncharacteristically sunny and comfortable conditions for their race Saturday, the women faced the rain and the wet surfaces that wreaked havoc on the road race Sunday.
There were plenty of accidents along the way, but it was Marriane Vos that made a late surge with about 200-meters left in the race and stole the gold.
Britain’s Elizabeth Armitstead finished in second and Olga Zabelinskaya grabbed the bronze.
Silver: Elizabeth Armitstead, Great Britain
Bronze: Olga Zabelinskaya, Russia
While the men’s road race took place under uncharacteristically sunny and comfortable conditions for their race Saturday, the women faced the rain and the wet surfaces that wreaked havoc on the road race Sunday.
There were plenty of accidents along the way, but it was Marriane Vos that made a late surge with about 200-meters left in the race and stole the gold.
Britain’s Elizabeth Armitstead finished in second and Olga Zabelinskaya grabbed the bronze.
Men's Judo 66 Kg
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Gold: Lasha Shavdatuashvili, Georgia
Silver: Miklos Ungvari, Hungary
Bronze: Masashi Ebinuma, Japan & Cho Jun-Ho, South Korea
There is no sport in the 2012 Olympics that deserves more credit for the contestant’s toughness than Olympics Judo. With that said, Georgia wrestling star Lasha Shavdatuashvili stole the show with his storied toughness.
Shavdatuashvili beat out Miklos Ungvari (silver medal) for the gold in a hotly contested matchup, and the combination of Masashi Ebinuma from Japan and Cho Jun-Ho from South Korea took home the bronze medals.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Silver: Miklos Ungvari, Hungary
Bronze: Masashi Ebinuma, Japan & Cho Jun-Ho, South Korea
There is no sport in the 2012 Olympics that deserves more credit for the contestant’s toughness than Olympics Judo. With that said, Georgia wrestling star Lasha Shavdatuashvili stole the show with his storied toughness.
Shavdatuashvili beat out Miklos Ungvari (silver medal) for the gold in a hotly contested matchup, and the combination of Masashi Ebinuma from Japan and Cho Jun-Ho from South Korea took home the bronze medals.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Women's Judo 52 Kg
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Gold: Kum Ae An, North Korea
Silver: Yanet Bermoy Acosta, Cuba
Bronze: Rosalba Forciniti, Italy & Priscilla Gneto, France
For those fans of the Olympics that still haven’t gotten behind Judo as a sport, the competition in this year’s women’s division has been great enough to convince even the most stubborn fan to give the sport a chance,
North Korean star Kum Ae An walked away with a gold medal in Women's Half Lightweight (52kg/114 lbs) judo, but it wasn’t easy. Cuba’s Yanet Bermoy Acosta gave Ae An earn her medal the hard way.
Rosalba Forciniti from Italy and Priscilla Gneto from France won the bronze medals.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Silver: Yanet Bermoy Acosta, Cuba
Bronze: Rosalba Forciniti, Italy & Priscilla Gneto, France
For those fans of the Olympics that still haven’t gotten behind Judo as a sport, the competition in this year’s women’s division has been great enough to convince even the most stubborn fan to give the sport a chance,
North Korean star Kum Ae An walked away with a gold medal in Women's Half Lightweight (52kg/114 lbs) judo, but it wasn’t easy. Cuba’s Yanet Bermoy Acosta gave Ae An earn her medal the hard way.
Rosalba Forciniti from Italy and Priscilla Gneto from France won the bronze medals.
For full results and explanation of the duel bronze medals, check NBC’s Olympic coverage.
Women's Skeet
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Gold: Kim Rhode, USA
Silver: Ning Wei, China
Bronze: Danka Bartekova, Slovakia
In what has become a foregone conclusion, Team USA star shooter Kim Rhode has won the gold medal—her fifth medal in the event in her fifth-straight Olympics. That is the first time an American has ever achieved that feat.
While everyone was just chasing second, the duo of Ning Wei and Danka Bartekova (second and third respectively) gave Rhode everything she could handle.
Silver: Ning Wei, China
Bronze: Danka Bartekova, Slovakia
In what has become a foregone conclusion, Team USA star shooter Kim Rhode has won the gold medal—her fifth medal in the event in her fifth-straight Olympics. That is the first time an American has ever achieved that feat.
While everyone was just chasing second, the duo of Ning Wei and Danka Bartekova (second and third respectively) gave Rhode everything she could handle.
Women's 10-Meter Air Pistol
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Gold: Guo Wenjun, China
Silver: Celine Goberville, France
Bronze: Olena Kostevych, Ukraine
With a second gold medal in a row, Chinese air pistol star Guo Wenjun stole the show with an amazing final round to seal the fate of her competition.
As great as Wenjun was on Sunday, it was a blown shot from Celine Goberville they gave the win to her competitions. Goberville then faced a one-shot shootoff with Olena Kostevych, but the French star was able to salvage a silver medal.
Silver: Celine Goberville, France
Bronze: Olena Kostevych, Ukraine
With a second gold medal in a row, Chinese air pistol star Guo Wenjun stole the show with an amazing final round to seal the fate of her competition.
As great as Wenjun was on Sunday, it was a blown shot from Celine Goberville they gave the win to her competitions. Goberville then faced a one-shot shootoff with Olena Kostevych, but the French star was able to salvage a silver medal.
Women's Swimming: 4x100-Meter Freestyle Relay
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Gold: Australia
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: United States
The Australian women cruised to the gold in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle relay. They set an Olympic record with their time of 3:33.15.
Right behind them were the Netherlands and the United States. Thanks to the efforts of teen phenom Missy Franklin, the Americans led early in the race, before eventually being overtaken.
Silver: Netherlands
Bronze: United States
The Australian women cruised to the gold in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle relay. They set an Olympic record with their time of 3:33.15.
Right behind them were the Netherlands and the United States. Thanks to the efforts of teen phenom Missy Franklin, the Americans led early in the race, before eventually being overtaken.
Women's Swimming: 400-Meter Individual Medley
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Gold: Ye Shiwen, China
Silver: Elizabeth Beisel, United States
Bronze: Li Xuanxu, China
Not only did Ye Shiwen win the gold medal in the women's 400-meter IM, she also set the world record. With a blistering time of 4:28.43, Shiwen beat the old WR—set by Stephanie Rice in 2008—by just over one second.
American Elizabeth Beisel was 2.84 seconds behind Shiwen, while Li Xuanxu took third after finishing in 4:32.91.
Silver: Elizabeth Beisel, United States
Bronze: Li Xuanxu, China
Not only did Ye Shiwen win the gold medal in the women's 400-meter IM, she also set the world record. With a blistering time of 4:28.43, Shiwen beat the old WR—set by Stephanie Rice in 2008—by just over one second.
American Elizabeth Beisel was 2.84 seconds behind Shiwen, while Li Xuanxu took third after finishing in 4:32.91.
Men's Swimming: 400-Meter Freestyle
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Gold: Sun Yang, China
Silver: Park Tae-Hwan, South Korea
Bronze: Peter Vanderkaay, United States
Sun Yang defeated the heavily favored Park Tae-Hwan in the men's 400-meter freestyle, finishing with a time of 3:40.14.
Tae-Hwan, the defending gold medal winner, was 1.92 seconds behind Yang, while American Peter Vanderkaay earned the bronze after finishing in 3:44.69
Silver: Park Tae-Hwan, South Korea
Bronze: Peter Vanderkaay, United States
Sun Yang defeated the heavily favored Park Tae-Hwan in the men's 400-meter freestyle, finishing with a time of 3:40.14.
Tae-Hwan, the defending gold medal winner, was 1.92 seconds behind Yang, while American Peter Vanderkaay earned the bronze after finishing in 3:44.69
Men's Swimming: 400-Meter Individual Medley
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Gold: Ryan Lochte, United States
Silver: Thiago Pereira, Brazil
Bronze: Kosuke Hagino, Japan
Ryan Lochte dominated his first event of the 2012 Olympics, winning the 400-meter IM with a blazing time of 4:05.18. He was nearly four seconds faster than the second-place finisher.
The other major story from this race was the disappointing performance of American Michael Phelps. Despite arguably being the best swimmer in Olympic history, Phelps failed to medal on Saturday, finishing in fourth place.
Silver: Thiago Pereira, Brazil
Bronze: Kosuke Hagino, Japan
Ryan Lochte dominated his first event of the 2012 Olympics, winning the 400-meter IM with a blazing time of 4:05.18. He was nearly four seconds faster than the second-place finisher.
The other major story from this race was the disappointing performance of American Michael Phelps. Despite arguably being the best swimmer in Olympic history, Phelps failed to medal on Saturday, finishing in fourth place.
Women's Individual Foil Fencing
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Gold: Elisa Di Francisca, Italy
Silver: Arianna Errigo, Italy
Bronze: Valentina Vezzali, Italy
The Italian women dominated on Saturday, sweeping the medals in individual foil fencing.
Di Francisca defeated Errigo 12-11 to win the gold, while their countrywoman Vezzali beat Nam Hyun-Hee of South Korea to take home the bronze.
Silver: Arianna Errigo, Italy
Bronze: Valentina Vezzali, Italy
The Italian women dominated on Saturday, sweeping the medals in individual foil fencing.
Di Francisca defeated Errigo 12-11 to win the gold, while their countrywoman Vezzali beat Nam Hyun-Hee of South Korea to take home the bronze.
Men's Team Archery
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Gold: Italy
Silver: United States
Bronze: South Korea
Italy won their first-ever archery gold medal thanks to Michele Frangilli, who drilled a bull's-eye on the final arrow to give his country a one-point victory over the United States.
South Korea, who fell to the U.S. in the semifinals, beat Mexico to secure the bronze medal.
Silver: United States
Bronze: South Korea
Italy won their first-ever archery gold medal thanks to Michele Frangilli, who drilled a bull's-eye on the final arrow to give his country a one-point victory over the United States.
South Korea, who fell to the U.S. in the semifinals, beat Mexico to secure the bronze medal.
Women's Weightlifting 48 Kg
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Gold: Wang Mingjuan, China
Silver: Hiromi Miyake, Japan
Bronze: Ryang Chun Hwa, PKR
Wang Mingjuan, a 26-year-old weightlifting veteran, finally captured her first Olympic gold medal. She won in relatively easy fashion, lifting 205 kilograms. That was six kg better than the second place finisher, Hiromi Miyake.
Ryang Chun Hwa took home the bronze after lifting 192 kg.
Silver: Hiromi Miyake, Japan
Bronze: Ryang Chun Hwa, PKR
Wang Mingjuan, a 26-year-old weightlifting veteran, finally captured her first Olympic gold medal. She won in relatively easy fashion, lifting 205 kilograms. That was six kg better than the second place finisher, Hiromi Miyake.
Ryang Chun Hwa took home the bronze after lifting 192 kg.
Men's Judo 60 Kg
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Gold: Arsen Galstyan, Russia
Silver: Hiroaki Hiraoka, Japan
Bronze: Felipe Kitadai, Brazil and Rishod Sobirov, Uzbekistan
Russia's Arsen Galstyan needed less than a minute to win his gold medal match against Hiroaki Hiraoka of Japan. Galstyan pinned Hiraoka to win by an ippon score, which is judo's equivalent of a knockout.
It was the first Olympic medal of the 23-year-old's career, and the first gold medal in the sport for Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Silver: Hiroaki Hiraoka, Japan
Bronze: Felipe Kitadai, Brazil and Rishod Sobirov, Uzbekistan
Russia's Arsen Galstyan needed less than a minute to win his gold medal match against Hiroaki Hiraoka of Japan. Galstyan pinned Hiraoka to win by an ippon score, which is judo's equivalent of a knockout.
It was the first Olympic medal of the 23-year-old's career, and the first gold medal in the sport for Russia since the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Women's Judo 48 Kg
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Gold: Sara Menezes, Brazil
Silver: Alina Dumitru, Romania
Bronze: Charline van Snick, Belgium
Romania's Alina Dumitru came up just short in her bid to defend her Olympic judo gold medal as Brazil's Sara Menezes defeated her in the gold medal match. The trip to the top of the podium is a far cry from her 19th place finish in Beijing.
This was a defensive-minded match that didn't see either opponent get an advantage until Menezes threw Dumitru, and now she has a gold medal to show for her efforts
Silver: Alina Dumitru, Romania
Bronze: Charline van Snick, Belgium
Romania's Alina Dumitru came up just short in her bid to defend her Olympic judo gold medal as Brazil's Sara Menezes defeated her in the gold medal match. The trip to the top of the podium is a far cry from her 19th place finish in Beijing.
This was a defensive-minded match that didn't see either opponent get an advantage until Menezes threw Dumitru, and now she has a gold medal to show for her efforts
Road Cycling
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Gold: Alexandr Vinokurov, Kazakhstan
Silver: Rigoberto Urán, Colombia
Bronze: Alexander Kristoff, Norway
It came down to a two-man sprint and Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokurov edged out Rigoberto Uran to take the gold.
This is Vinokurov's second Olympic medal, and the first since he captured a silver in 2000.
According to Associated Press' Samuel Petrequin Vinokurov, who had a two-year ban from cycling following a 2007 positive test for blood doping, will be retiring following this triumph.
Silver: Rigoberto Urán, Colombia
Bronze: Alexander Kristoff, Norway
It came down to a two-man sprint and Kazakhstan's Alexander Vinokurov edged out Rigoberto Uran to take the gold.
This is Vinokurov's second Olympic medal, and the first since he captured a silver in 2000.
According to Associated Press' Samuel Petrequin Vinokurov, who had a two-year ban from cycling following a 2007 positive test for blood doping, will be retiring following this triumph.
Men's 10-Meter Air Pistol
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Gold: Jin Jong-oh, South Korea
Silver: Luca Tesconi, Italy
Bronze: Andrija Zlatic, Serbia
After winning the silver medal in Beijing, Jin Jong-oh of South Korea captured the elusive gold on Saturday. Jin registerd a near-perfect 10.8 with his final shot to secure the victory. He totaled 688.2 points in the event.
Tesconi, an Italian police officer, finished second with 685.8 points, while Zlatic was right behind him at 685.2.
Silver: Luca Tesconi, Italy
Bronze: Andrija Zlatic, Serbia
After winning the silver medal in Beijing, Jin Jong-oh of South Korea captured the elusive gold on Saturday. Jin registerd a near-perfect 10.8 with his final shot to secure the victory. He totaled 688.2 points in the event.
Tesconi, an Italian police officer, finished second with 685.8 points, while Zlatic was right behind him at 685.2.
Women's 10-Meter Air Rifle
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Gold: Siling Yi, China
Silver: Sylwia Bogacka, Poland
Bronze: Dan Yu, China
The first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics was awarded to China’s Siling Yi, who edged out Poland’s Sylwia Bogacka in the women's 10-meter air rifle.
China’s Dan Yu captured the bronze medal.
Yi and Bogacka qualified with identical scores of 399 to make the medal event, but it was ultimately the Chinese star that edged Bogacka in the finals, with a total of 502.9—a gap of just 0.7 points.
Silver: Sylwia Bogacka, Poland
Bronze: Dan Yu, China
The first gold medal of the 2012 Summer Olympics was awarded to China’s Siling Yi, who edged out Poland’s Sylwia Bogacka in the women's 10-meter air rifle.
China’s Dan Yu captured the bronze medal.
Yi and Bogacka qualified with identical scores of 399 to make the medal event, but it was ultimately the Chinese star that edged Bogacka in the finals, with a total of 502.9—a gap of just 0.7 points.
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