London Olympics 2012: Day 4

Today was a big day for the Team USA Women’s Gymnastics team, as they win gold. They had an amazing performance on all of the challenges, including vaults, balance beam, and uneven bars. The “Fab-5″, including super-vaulter McKayla Maroney slammed Team Russia in the final rotation, snagging the gold on the floor right after two disastrous performances by the Russians broke them into tears.

Michael Phelps does the unthinkable, and wins another gold, in the 4x200meter freestyle relay. He is now the most decorated and successful Olympian of all time, having 15 gold medals, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes.

2012 London Olympics Day in Photos: July 31

In swimming American Allison Schmitt wins gold in the 200m freestyle with a dominating lead to win. The other American, Missy Franklin, missed her third medal by taking fourth. Chinese teen sensation Ye Shiwen was questioned for doping. She recently broke the world record in the 400 individual medley, and broke her own record to take the 200 IM, claiming two gold medals. The head of the American Swimming Coaches Association was suspicious, but the Olympic organizers defended her, and Shiwen said:’Absolutely not’.

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London Olympics 2012: Day 3

Hello everybody and welcome the the Day 3 recap.

American swimmer Missy Franklin won the woman’s 100 meters backstroke. 13 minutes before she had just qualified in the 200 meters freestyle semifinals. A couple miniutes later, American swimmer Matt Greaver takes gold in the 100meter backstroke. Another American, Nick Thoman takes silver, making it a 1-2 win. However Ryan Lochte finished with a disappointing 4th place in the 200 freestyle, which was one byFrance’s Yannick Agnel.

The Chinese men’s gymnastic team win their second straight gold, after a dismal performance in the qualification. Great Britain would take silver.

In tennis, the Williams sisters each advance in the singles round, and teamed together for a doubles win. Other major players have Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Victoria Azarenka, Kim Clijsters, Petra Kvitova, Ana Ivanovic and three-time Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick.