The final day of competition in Rio was full long distance races, a couple of relays, and a diving event where a US champion hoped to repeat his success. In the relays, the US Team shined brightest striking gold in the men's and women's 4x400m. Jamaica, this time around, could only be second best. This last day of competition proved one thing unequivocally, Team USA is a force to be reckoned with.
Men's 1,500m Final
1. Matthew Centrowitz, USA, 3.50.00
2. Taoufik Makhloufi, Algeria, 3.50.11
3. Nicholas Willis, New Zealand, 3.50.24
Men's 500m Final
1. Mohamed Farah, Great Britain, 13.03.30
2. Paul Chelimo, USA, 13.03.90
3. Hagas Gebrhiwet, Ethiopia, 13.04.35
(So happy for Paul Chelimo who had been wrongfully disqualified, he was reinstated and won that silver medal that he so righfully earned!)
Women's 4x400m Relay Finals
1. USA, 3.19.06 (Team USA: Courtney Okolo, Natasha Hastings, Phyllis Francis, Allyson Felix)
2. Jamaica, 3.20.34
3. Great Britain, 3.25.88
Men's 4x400m Relay Finals
1. USA, 2.57.30 (Team USA: Arman Hall, Tony McQuay, Gil Roberts, LaShawn Merritt)
2. Jamaica, 2.58.16
3. Bahamas, 2.58.39
Men's 10m Platform Diving Finals
1. Chen Aisen, China, 585.30
2. German Sanchez, Mexico, 532.70
3. David Boudia, USA, 525.25
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Sunday, September 4, 2016
The Olympics: Day 14 Rio
Jenn Suhr, London gold medalist, wasn't even able to clear 4.70m. Surh was battling a virus almost the entire time she was in Rio, and was anxious to get home and deal with her health and getting better. It was Stefanidi of Greece who won with fewer misses than Sandi Morris of the US. When both couldn't clear 4.90m, Stefanidi secured the gold.
Women's Pole Vault Final
1. Ekaterini Stefanidi, Greece, 4.85m
2. Sandi Morris, USA, 4.85m
3. Eliza McCartney, New Zealand, 4.80m
Team USA had a problem qualifying in the Women's 100m Relay, but it didn't keep them from the final. Allyson Felix had dropped the baton in qualifying, a move that is uncharacteristic for the most decorated female track star, but then it was determined that the reason she dropped is because she was bumped. The US were given a chance to run again and were reinstated. And their run in the finals would not be an easy one, the US Women won on the inside lane defending their title with the second fastest run in history.
Women's 4x100m Relay Finals
1. USA, 41.01 (Team USA: Tianna Bartoletta, Allyson Felix, English Gardner, Tori Bowie)
2. Jamaica, 41.36
3. Great Britain, 41.77
The Men's relay team has been haunted for a little while; and they are fully aware of it. For this Olympics, the US men said that they felt like they were very prepared going into it. And when they made it to the finals, they seemed poised to break a curse that had been in effect since they last won a medal in this event which was a silver in 2004. Why were they disqualified? Apparently the baton was passed outside of the designated passing zone. The curse continues and the men look to change their destiny next time around on one of the biggest stages in the world. For Usain Bolt, he completed what would be his final face at the Games.
Men's 4x100m Relay Finals
1. Jamaica, 37.27
2. Japan, 37.60
3. Canada, 37.64
**USA, disqualified (Team USA: Mike Rodgers, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, and Trayvon Bromell)
Friday, August 19, 2016
The Olympics: Day 10 Rio
Allyson Felix went to these Games being the most decorated female Olympic Track & Field athlete. She failed to qualify in the 200m during trials but did qualify for the 400m. Felix being able to completely focus on the 400m made it seem meant to be, and she had some of the top qualifying times, she made it into the finals and seemed so fully in control, and then in the last ten meters Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas came up alongside her and dived at the finish line crossing in front of Felix.
Women's 400m Final
1. Shaunae Miller, Bahamas, 49.44
2. Allyson Felix, USA, 49.51
3. Shericka Jackson, Jamaica, 49.85
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Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece is truly what everyone is calling, "Lord of the Rings". His routine absolutely stunned me, I don't think he could have done anything better than the routine that he put out.
Men's Rings Finals
1. Eleftherios Petrounias, Greece, 16.000
2. Arthur Zanetti, Brazil, 15.766
3. Denis Abliazin, Russian Federation, 15.700
In his Olympic debut he won Gold becoming the first North Korean Gymnast to win Gold in this event.
Men's Vault Finals
1. Ri Se Gwang, North Korea, 15.691
2. Denis Abliazin, Russian Federation, 15.516
3. Kenzo Shirai, Japan, 15.449
The beam was not good to Simone Biles, she wobbled on a move she does pretty frequently and had to grab the beam to stay on it. Considering that this was Bile's worst, it proves just how amazing she is to still win a medal. Laurie Hernandez had what was perhaps the best beam routine of her young career. She was charismatic and on point, and it was enough for her to capture the silver. And then there was the Gold medal performance by Sanne Wevers of the Netherlands; she absolutely dazzled on the beam, it was like she was at another level than everyone else.
Women's Balance Beam Finals
1. Sanne Wevers, The Netherlands, 15.466
2. Laurie Hernandez, USA, 15.333
3. Simone Biles, USA, 14.733
Women's 400m Final
1. Shaunae Miller, Bahamas, 49.44
2. Allyson Felix, USA, 49.51
3. Shericka Jackson, Jamaica, 49.85
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Eleftherios Petrounias of Greece is truly what everyone is calling, "Lord of the Rings". His routine absolutely stunned me, I don't think he could have done anything better than the routine that he put out.
Men's Rings Finals
1. Eleftherios Petrounias, Greece, 16.000
2. Arthur Zanetti, Brazil, 15.766
3. Denis Abliazin, Russian Federation, 15.700
In his Olympic debut he won Gold becoming the first North Korean Gymnast to win Gold in this event.
Men's Vault Finals
1. Ri Se Gwang, North Korea, 15.691
2. Denis Abliazin, Russian Federation, 15.516
3. Kenzo Shirai, Japan, 15.449
The beam was not good to Simone Biles, she wobbled on a move she does pretty frequently and had to grab the beam to stay on it. Considering that this was Bile's worst, it proves just how amazing she is to still win a medal. Laurie Hernandez had what was perhaps the best beam routine of her young career. She was charismatic and on point, and it was enough for her to capture the silver. And then there was the Gold medal performance by Sanne Wevers of the Netherlands; she absolutely dazzled on the beam, it was like she was at another level than everyone else.
Women's Balance Beam Finals
1. Sanne Wevers, The Netherlands, 15.466
2. Laurie Hernandez, USA, 15.333
3. Simone Biles, USA, 14.733
Monday, August 20, 2012
London Olympics 2012: Day 15
Apologies for the lateness of this post; I've been stressed and under the weather this past week. Day 15 was the last full day of competition at the London Games.
These were the results in some of the team sports finals:
In women's basketball, the U.S. women defeated France to win their fifth consecutive gold.
Women's Basketball
1. U.S.A.
2. France
3. Australia
In men's soccer, the Mexican men proved too tough for Brazil, beating them in the gold medal final.
The U.S. women came close but lost to Brazil in the volleyball gold medal final.
Women's Volleyball
1. Brazil
2. U.S.A.
3. Japan
Diving
David Boudia wasn't expected to medal in these Olympics, let alone win a gold. Boudia became the first U.S male diver to medal in an individual event since Mark Lenzi's bronze in the '96 Games. The last American male to earn 10m platform gold was Greg Louganis in 1988. “Ending this drought is the epitome of what hard work and planning does,” Boudia said. “Just taking the focus off wanting all these medals and putting the focus on how we compete. That’s just been the main goal.”
Men's 10m Platform
1. David Boudia U.S.A. 568.65
2. Qui Bo China 566.85
3. Tom Daley Great Britain 556.95
Track & Field
Following a fight three years ago about her gender Caster Semenya battled back to win silver in the 800m. World Champion Mariya Savinova from Russia won the gold.
Women's 800m
1. Mariya Savinova Russia 1:56.19 SB
2. Caster Semenya South Africa 1:57.23 SB
3. Ekaterina Poistogova Russia 1:57.53 PB
She took a couple of years off to have children and Anna Chicherova came back to the high jump without missing a beat. In a surprise finish, Brigetta Barrett of the U.S. who competes for the University of Arizona won the silver.
Women's High Jump
1. Anna Chicherova Russia 2.05m
2. Brigetta Barrett U.S.A. 2.03 PB
3. Svetlana Shkolina Russia 2.03 PB
Perhaps one of the most proud moments from the host nation was when Somali born Mo Farah won the gold medal in the men's 5000m. He surged ahead late in the race to capture his second gold in this Games. Farah won the 10000m the previous week.
Men's 5000m
1. Mo Farah Great Britain 13:41.66
2. Dejen Gebromeskel Ethiopia 13:41.98
3. Thomas Pkemei Longosiwa Kenya 13:42.36
4. Bernard Lagat U.S.A. 13:42.99
7. Galen Rupp U.S.A. 13:45.04
10. Lopez Lomong U.S.A. 13:48.19
Capping off an amazing night at the track, a final men's relay and a final women's relay were run. They were an exclamation point for track & field in London. The Jamaican men proved that although from a small island country, they are a force to be reckoned with on the track. The U.S. men have come used to only being second best on the track, a habit they have tried hard to break. The U.S. women have come out like warriors in these Games displaying not only talent, but poise, beauty, and intelligence.
Usain Bolt left London three for three, and kept us believing that he will be back in four years in Rio. Will he be as electric? Only time will tell, but it will be entertaining to watch without question. And now, I leave you with a great Usain Bolt story from his time in London:
After crossing the finish line, Bolt pleaded with an official to let him keep the yellow baton he held during the race. The official said "No," and Bolt handed it over to the official while spectators booed. About 40 minutes later, that same official approached Bolt and returned the baton. Bolt bowed with thanks and kissed the baton.
Men's 4x100m Relay
1. Jamaica (Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Johan Blake, Usain Bolt) 36.84 WR
2. U.S.A. (Trell Kimmons, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Ryan Bailey) 37.04 NR
3. Trinidad & Tobago 38.12
4. France 38.16
5. Japan 38.35
6. Netherlands 38.39
7. Australia 38.43
8. Canada DQ
Someone else besides Usain Bolt went three for three; Allyson Felix won her third gold in the Women's 4x400 meter. Sanya Richards Ross picked up her second gold.
Women's 4x400m Relay
1. U.S.A. (Dee Dee Trotter, Allyson Felix, Francesca McCorory, Sanya Richards Ross) 3:16.87 SB
2. Russia 3:20.23 SB
3. Jamaica 3:20.95 SB
4. Ukraine 3:23.57 SB
5. Great Britain 3:24.76 SB
6. France 3:25.92
7. Czech Republic 3:27.77
8. Nigeria DQ
These were the results in some of the team sports finals:
In women's basketball, the U.S. women defeated France to win their fifth consecutive gold.
Women's Basketball
1. U.S.A.
2. France
3. Australia
In men's soccer, the Mexican men proved too tough for Brazil, beating them in the gold medal final.
The U.S. women came close but lost to Brazil in the volleyball gold medal final.
Women's Volleyball
1. Brazil
2. U.S.A.
3. Japan
Diving
David Boudia wasn't expected to medal in these Olympics, let alone win a gold. Boudia became the first U.S male diver to medal in an individual event since Mark Lenzi's bronze in the '96 Games. The last American male to earn 10m platform gold was Greg Louganis in 1988. “Ending this drought is the epitome of what hard work and planning does,” Boudia said. “Just taking the focus off wanting all these medals and putting the focus on how we compete. That’s just been the main goal.”
Men's 10m Platform
1. David Boudia U.S.A. 568.65
2. Qui Bo China 566.85
3. Tom Daley Great Britain 556.95
Track & Field
Following a fight three years ago about her gender Caster Semenya battled back to win silver in the 800m. World Champion Mariya Savinova from Russia won the gold.
Women's 800m
1. Mariya Savinova Russia 1:56.19 SB
2. Caster Semenya South Africa 1:57.23 SB
3. Ekaterina Poistogova Russia 1:57.53 PB
She took a couple of years off to have children and Anna Chicherova came back to the high jump without missing a beat. In a surprise finish, Brigetta Barrett of the U.S. who competes for the University of Arizona won the silver.
Women's High Jump
1. Anna Chicherova Russia 2.05m
2. Brigetta Barrett U.S.A. 2.03 PB
3. Svetlana Shkolina Russia 2.03 PB
Perhaps one of the most proud moments from the host nation was when Somali born Mo Farah won the gold medal in the men's 5000m. He surged ahead late in the race to capture his second gold in this Games. Farah won the 10000m the previous week.
Men's 5000m
1. Mo Farah Great Britain 13:41.66
2. Dejen Gebromeskel Ethiopia 13:41.98
3. Thomas Pkemei Longosiwa Kenya 13:42.36
4. Bernard Lagat U.S.A. 13:42.99
7. Galen Rupp U.S.A. 13:45.04
10. Lopez Lomong U.S.A. 13:48.19
Capping off an amazing night at the track, a final men's relay and a final women's relay were run. They were an exclamation point for track & field in London. The Jamaican men proved that although from a small island country, they are a force to be reckoned with on the track. The U.S. men have come used to only being second best on the track, a habit they have tried hard to break. The U.S. women have come out like warriors in these Games displaying not only talent, but poise, beauty, and intelligence.
Usain Bolt left London three for three, and kept us believing that he will be back in four years in Rio. Will he be as electric? Only time will tell, but it will be entertaining to watch without question. And now, I leave you with a great Usain Bolt story from his time in London:
After crossing the finish line, Bolt pleaded with an official to let him keep the yellow baton he held during the race. The official said "No," and Bolt handed it over to the official while spectators booed. About 40 minutes later, that same official approached Bolt and returned the baton. Bolt bowed with thanks and kissed the baton.
Men's 4x100m Relay
1. Jamaica (Nesta Carter, Michael Frater, Johan Blake, Usain Bolt) 36.84 WR
2. U.S.A. (Trell Kimmons, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Ryan Bailey) 37.04 NR
3. Trinidad & Tobago 38.12
4. France 38.16
5. Japan 38.35
6. Netherlands 38.39
7. Australia 38.43
8. Canada DQ
Someone else besides Usain Bolt went three for three; Allyson Felix won her third gold in the Women's 4x400 meter. Sanya Richards Ross picked up her second gold.
Women's 4x400m Relay
1. U.S.A. (Dee Dee Trotter, Allyson Felix, Francesca McCorory, Sanya Richards Ross) 3:16.87 SB
2. Russia 3:20.23 SB
3. Jamaica 3:20.95 SB
4. Ukraine 3:23.57 SB
5. Great Britain 3:24.76 SB
6. France 3:25.92
7. Czech Republic 3:27.77
8. Nigeria DQ
Sunday, August 12, 2012
London Olympics 2012: Day 14
Wrestling
Jordan Burroughs talked the talk and then he backed it up being the first U.S. wrestler to win gold at the London Games. Burroughs overpowered his opponent Iran's Sadegh Goudarzi thus securing a $250,000 pay day from the U.S. It was an emotional victory for the 24 year old who was born in one of the poorest areas in New Jersey. It was years of demanding training that helped him to develop his technique and build his strength, and it was that very passion and strength that brought him the gold.
Men's Freestyle 163lbs.
1. Jordan Burroughs U.S.A.
2. Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi Iran
3. Soslan Tigiev Uzbekistan
3. Denis Tsargush Russia
Track & Field
Renaud Lavillenie of France won the pole vault gold medal Friday with an Olympic record jump of 5.97 meters. He has been the world indoor champion, has been the dominant pole vaulter in 2012.
Men's Pole Vault
1. Renaud Lavillenie France 5.97m OR
2. Bjorn Otto Germany 5.91m
3. Raphael Holzdeppe Germany 5.91m PB
They gave it their best shot and it was an improvement over past years but the Men's U.S. 4x400 meter relay team not only lacked depth but lost the gold to the Bahamas who set a new national record in their country. Even Angelo Taylor's expertise, veteran status, and running anchor wasn't enough to hold off the Bahamians who made a late surge. The U.S. team was plagued by injury after Lashawn Merritt and Jeremy Wariner both pulled out before the preliminaries, where Manteo Mitchell ran the last 200 meters of the opening lap with a broken left fibula. So you could say that this silver medal for Manteo Mitchell, Angelo Taylor, Bryshon Nellum, Joshua Mance, and Tony McQuay.
Men's 4x400m Relay
1. Bahamas 2:56.72 NR
2. U.S.A. 2:57.05 SB
3. Trinidad & Tobago 2:59.40 NR
4. Great Britain 2:59.53 SB
5. Russia 3:00.09
6. Belgium 3:01.83
7. Venezuela 3:02.18
8. South Africa 3:03.46 SB
9. Cuba DNF (did not finish)
Carmelita Jeter gave me one of the most captivating moments of these games when she ran anchor in the 4x100 meter relay. She got the baton, and then, the race was on, she ran like her life depended on it, and as she crossed the finish line, she stretched her arm out, baton in hand, and pointed towards the digital clock. And then, the words new world record flashed; she knew before it was even official that something special had happened. It was the first time that any women's relay team had finished in under 41 seconds. These four women, Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight, and Carmelita Jeter, also did something that hopefully meant something to all women out there; they worked together, and now they share something that will bond them forever.
Women's 4x100m Relay
1. U.S.A. 40.82 WR
2. Jamaica 41.41 NR
3. Ukraine 42.04 NR
4. Nigeria 42.64 SB
5. Germany 42.67
6. Netherlands 42.70
7. Brazil 42.91
8. Trinidad & Tobago DNF
Jordan Burroughs talked the talk and then he backed it up being the first U.S. wrestler to win gold at the London Games. Burroughs overpowered his opponent Iran's Sadegh Goudarzi thus securing a $250,000 pay day from the U.S. It was an emotional victory for the 24 year old who was born in one of the poorest areas in New Jersey. It was years of demanding training that helped him to develop his technique and build his strength, and it was that very passion and strength that brought him the gold.
Men's Freestyle 163lbs.
1. Jordan Burroughs U.S.A.
2. Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi Iran
3. Soslan Tigiev Uzbekistan
3. Denis Tsargush Russia
Track & Field
Renaud Lavillenie of France won the pole vault gold medal Friday with an Olympic record jump of 5.97 meters. He has been the world indoor champion, has been the dominant pole vaulter in 2012.
Men's Pole Vault
1. Renaud Lavillenie France 5.97m OR
2. Bjorn Otto Germany 5.91m
3. Raphael Holzdeppe Germany 5.91m PB
They gave it their best shot and it was an improvement over past years but the Men's U.S. 4x400 meter relay team not only lacked depth but lost the gold to the Bahamas who set a new national record in their country. Even Angelo Taylor's expertise, veteran status, and running anchor wasn't enough to hold off the Bahamians who made a late surge. The U.S. team was plagued by injury after Lashawn Merritt and Jeremy Wariner both pulled out before the preliminaries, where Manteo Mitchell ran the last 200 meters of the opening lap with a broken left fibula. So you could say that this silver medal for Manteo Mitchell, Angelo Taylor, Bryshon Nellum, Joshua Mance, and Tony McQuay.
Men's 4x400m Relay
1. Bahamas 2:56.72 NR
2. U.S.A. 2:57.05 SB
3. Trinidad & Tobago 2:59.40 NR
4. Great Britain 2:59.53 SB
5. Russia 3:00.09
6. Belgium 3:01.83
7. Venezuela 3:02.18
8. South Africa 3:03.46 SB
9. Cuba DNF (did not finish)
Carmelita Jeter gave me one of the most captivating moments of these games when she ran anchor in the 4x100 meter relay. She got the baton, and then, the race was on, she ran like her life depended on it, and as she crossed the finish line, she stretched her arm out, baton in hand, and pointed towards the digital clock. And then, the words new world record flashed; she knew before it was even official that something special had happened. It was the first time that any women's relay team had finished in under 41 seconds. These four women, Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix, Bianca Knight, and Carmelita Jeter, also did something that hopefully meant something to all women out there; they worked together, and now they share something that will bond them forever.
Women's 4x100m Relay
1. U.S.A. 40.82 WR
2. Jamaica 41.41 NR
3. Ukraine 42.04 NR
4. Nigeria 42.64 SB
5. Germany 42.67
6. Netherlands 42.70
7. Brazil 42.91
8. Trinidad & Tobago DNF
Friday, August 10, 2012
London Olympics 2012: Day 12
* The Men's Basketball Team made it through the quarterfinals. *
* Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their gold medal in Beach Volleyball solidifying their legendary status. *
Track & Field
American triple jump champion Brittney Reese only cleared two jumps but her second jump was good enough to gain her gold. Her teammate ended up winning the bronze.
Women's Triple Jump
1. Brittney Reese U.S.A. 7.12m
2. Elena Sokolova Russia 7.07m PB
3. Janay del Loach U.S.A. 6.89m
Lashinda Demus came to London with one mission: to win gold. Unfortunately things didn't come together for her, she found herself trying to close in on Natalya Antyukh of Russia, but she just couldn't catch her. She even found herself trying to hold off Hejnova at the end. Demus spoke gratefully though about her silver medal in the 400 meter hurdles thanking all the fans for their support.
Women's 400m Hurdles
1. Natalya Antyukh Russia 52.70 PB
2. Lashinda Demus U.S.A. 52.77 SB
3. Zuzana Hejnova Czech Republic 53.38 SB
4. Kaliese Spencer Jamaica 53.66 SB
5. Georganne Moline U.S.A. 53.92 PB
6. T'erea Brown U.S.A. 55.07
7. Denesa Rosdova Czech Republic 55.27
8. Muizat Ajoke Odumosu Nigeria 55.31
As a woman, one of the most inspiring sights I've seen during this Games was Allyson Felix blazing down the straightaway in the 200 meter, a race she has always called her baby. No one was even close; Felix won the gold medal that had alluded her for eight years. Twice, she came into a Games as the world champion and twice she was the bridesmaid instead of the bride. This time around, she proved that she can win it all.
Women's 200m
1. Allyson Felix U.S.A. 21.88
2. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Jamaica 22.09 PB
3. Carmelita Jeter U.S.A. 22.14
4. Veronica Campbell Brown Jamaica 22.38
5. Sanya Richards Ross U.S.A. 22.39
6. Murielle Ahoure Ivory Coast 22.59
7. Myrian Soumare France 22.63
8. Semoy Hackett Trinidad & Tobago 22.87
Of winning the gold in the 110 meter hurdles, Aries Merritt of team U.S.A. said the following, "The gold medal means everything. The U.S. haven't had a gold medal since Allen Johnson in 1996. It's phenomenal. To be here in this atmosphere is really special." Merritt held off teammate and World Champion Jason Richardson to claim gold in somewhat of an upset. Richardson settled for silver as his late surge just wasn't enough to overtake Merritt.
Men's 110m Hurdles
1. Aries Merritt U.S.A. 12.92 PB
2. Jason Richardson U.S.A. 13.04
3. Hansle Parchment Jamaica 13.12 NR
4. Lawrence Clarke Great Britain 13.39
5. Ryan Brathwaite Barbados 13.40
6. Orlando Ortega Cuba 13.43
7. Lehann Fourie South Africa 13.53
8. Dayron Robles Cuba DQ
* Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings won their gold medal in Beach Volleyball solidifying their legendary status. *
Track & Field
American triple jump champion Brittney Reese only cleared two jumps but her second jump was good enough to gain her gold. Her teammate ended up winning the bronze.
Women's Triple Jump
1. Brittney Reese U.S.A. 7.12m
2. Elena Sokolova Russia 7.07m PB
3. Janay del Loach U.S.A. 6.89m
Lashinda Demus came to London with one mission: to win gold. Unfortunately things didn't come together for her, she found herself trying to close in on Natalya Antyukh of Russia, but she just couldn't catch her. She even found herself trying to hold off Hejnova at the end. Demus spoke gratefully though about her silver medal in the 400 meter hurdles thanking all the fans for their support.
Women's 400m Hurdles
1. Natalya Antyukh Russia 52.70 PB
2. Lashinda Demus U.S.A. 52.77 SB
3. Zuzana Hejnova Czech Republic 53.38 SB
4. Kaliese Spencer Jamaica 53.66 SB
5. Georganne Moline U.S.A. 53.92 PB
6. T'erea Brown U.S.A. 55.07
7. Denesa Rosdova Czech Republic 55.27
8. Muizat Ajoke Odumosu Nigeria 55.31
As a woman, one of the most inspiring sights I've seen during this Games was Allyson Felix blazing down the straightaway in the 200 meter, a race she has always called her baby. No one was even close; Felix won the gold medal that had alluded her for eight years. Twice, she came into a Games as the world champion and twice she was the bridesmaid instead of the bride. This time around, she proved that she can win it all.
Women's 200m
1. Allyson Felix U.S.A. 21.88
2. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Jamaica 22.09 PB
3. Carmelita Jeter U.S.A. 22.14
4. Veronica Campbell Brown Jamaica 22.38
5. Sanya Richards Ross U.S.A. 22.39
6. Murielle Ahoure Ivory Coast 22.59
7. Myrian Soumare France 22.63
8. Semoy Hackett Trinidad & Tobago 22.87
Of winning the gold in the 110 meter hurdles, Aries Merritt of team U.S.A. said the following, "The gold medal means everything. The U.S. haven't had a gold medal since Allen Johnson in 1996. It's phenomenal. To be here in this atmosphere is really special." Merritt held off teammate and World Champion Jason Richardson to claim gold in somewhat of an upset. Richardson settled for silver as his late surge just wasn't enough to overtake Merritt.
Men's 110m Hurdles
1. Aries Merritt U.S.A. 12.92 PB
2. Jason Richardson U.S.A. 13.04
3. Hansle Parchment Jamaica 13.12 NR
4. Lawrence Clarke Great Britain 13.39
5. Ryan Brathwaite Barbados 13.40
6. Orlando Ortega Cuba 13.43
7. Lehann Fourie South Africa 13.53
8. Dayron Robles Cuba DQ
Sunday, August 5, 2012
London Olympics 2012: Day 8
Day eight belonged to the eight fastest women in the world who sprinted in one of the premier track & field events, the 100 meter. Camelita Jeter of the U.S. was a favorite in this event from the time she made the team, and she performed at her season best; although, it wasn't enough to beat defending champion Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce from Jamaica. After the race, Jeter who just about glowed throughout heats, semifinals, and finals, said she hoped that she made us proud. I just want to say that she more than made us proud; she represented our country in such a strong, confident, graceful, and beautiful way. Seeing all these athletic and determined women made me so proud, it literally took my breath away watching them.
Women's 100m
1. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Jamaica 10.75
2. Carmelita Jeter U.S.A. 10.78 SB
3. Veronica Campbell Brown Jamaica 10.81 SB
4. Tianna Madison U.S.A. 10.85 PB
5. Allyson Felix U.S.A. 10.89 PB
6. Kelly Ann Baptiste Trinidad & Tobago
7. Murielle Ahoure Ivory Coast 11.00
8. Blessing Okagbare Nigeria 11.01
SB= Season Best
PB= Personal Best
* Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings moved on to the round of 16 in the beach volleyball tournament on day right. *
Kromowidjojo made it two for two in London winning gold in both her individual events: the 100 meter free and then the 50 meter, and along with the win in the 50, an Olympic record.
Women's 50m Freestyle
rank lane
1 4 Ranomi Kromowidjojo Netherlands 24.05 OR
2 5 Aliaksandra Herasimenia Belarus 24.28
3 3 Marleen Veldhuis Netherlands 24.39
4 6 Britta Steffen Germany 24.46
5 2 Francesca Halsall Great Britain 24.47
6 8 Therese Alshammar Sweden 24.61
7 1 Jessica Hardy U.S.A. 24.62
8 7 Arianna Vanderpool Wallace Bahamas 24.69
Yang Sun of China broke his own world record in the 1500 meter, and like Kromowidjojo, won his second gold medal at these Games. The U.S., a non factor in this race coming in in the sixth position.
Men's 1500m Freestyle
rank lane
1 4 Yang Sun China 14:31.02 WR
2 3 Ryan Cochrane Canada 14:39.63
3 5 Oussama Mellouli Tunisia 14:40.31
4 7 Taehwan Park Korea 14:50.61
5 6 Gregorio Paltrinieri Italy 14:51.92
6 1 Conor Jaeger U.S.A. 14:52.99
7 8 Mateusz Sawrymowicz Poland 14:54.32
8 2 Daniel Fogg Great Britain 15:00.76
Four women, all gold medalists in London, all added another gold medal to their repertoire in the women's 4x100 meter medley relay. Franklin won her fourth, Vollmer and Schmitt, won their third, and Soni her second. All four of them are fairly young and should be back in four years when the Rio Games take place. Swimming fans everywhere are already anticipating Franklin winning more medals and becoming the best female Olympian ever. It's inspiring to watch these young women all be so supportive of one another. I cannot wait to see them in Rio.
Women's 4x100m Medley Relay
rank lane
1 6 U.S.A. 3:52.05 WR
2 4 Australia 3:54.02
3 5 Japan 3:55.73
4 8 Russia 3:56.03
5 1 China 3:56.41
6 2 Netherlands 3:57.28
7 3 Denmark 3:57.76
8 7 Great Britain 3:59.46
He closed out his career with an 18th gold, grace, poise, confidence, and humility. Michael Phelps swam his final race and made even more history with the help of his teammates, Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen, and Nathan Adrian.
Ryan Lochte spoke of how he would miss swimming against Phelps. Missy Franklin admired watching how beautiful Michael is when he swims and how much she will miss him. Allison Schmitt was able to train with Phelps and she's become a close friend; she felt inspired by Phelps and how dedicated he has been to the sport of swimming over all these years.
This night, August 4th, 2012, was truly the end of an era.
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
rank lane
1 4 U.S.A. 3:29.35
2 3 Japan 3:31.26
3 6 Australia 3:31.58
4 5 Great Britain 3:32.32
5 1 Hungary 3:33.02
6 7 Germany 3:33.06
7 2 Netherlands 3:33.46
8 8 Canada 3:34.19
Women's 100m
1. Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce Jamaica 10.75
2. Carmelita Jeter U.S.A. 10.78 SB
3. Veronica Campbell Brown Jamaica 10.81 SB
4. Tianna Madison U.S.A. 10.85 PB
5. Allyson Felix U.S.A. 10.89 PB
6. Kelly Ann Baptiste Trinidad & Tobago
7. Murielle Ahoure Ivory Coast 11.00
8. Blessing Okagbare Nigeria 11.01
SB= Season Best
PB= Personal Best
* Misty May Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings moved on to the round of 16 in the beach volleyball tournament on day right. *
Kromowidjojo made it two for two in London winning gold in both her individual events: the 100 meter free and then the 50 meter, and along with the win in the 50, an Olympic record.
Women's 50m Freestyle
rank lane
1 4 Ranomi Kromowidjojo Netherlands 24.05 OR
2 5 Aliaksandra Herasimenia Belarus 24.28
3 3 Marleen Veldhuis Netherlands 24.39
4 6 Britta Steffen Germany 24.46
5 2 Francesca Halsall Great Britain 24.47
6 8 Therese Alshammar Sweden 24.61
7 1 Jessica Hardy U.S.A. 24.62
8 7 Arianna Vanderpool Wallace Bahamas 24.69
Yang Sun of China broke his own world record in the 1500 meter, and like Kromowidjojo, won his second gold medal at these Games. The U.S., a non factor in this race coming in in the sixth position.
Men's 1500m Freestyle
rank lane
1 4 Yang Sun China 14:31.02 WR
2 3 Ryan Cochrane Canada 14:39.63
3 5 Oussama Mellouli Tunisia 14:40.31
4 7 Taehwan Park Korea 14:50.61
5 6 Gregorio Paltrinieri Italy 14:51.92
6 1 Conor Jaeger U.S.A. 14:52.99
7 8 Mateusz Sawrymowicz Poland 14:54.32
8 2 Daniel Fogg Great Britain 15:00.76
Four women, all gold medalists in London, all added another gold medal to their repertoire in the women's 4x100 meter medley relay. Franklin won her fourth, Vollmer and Schmitt, won their third, and Soni her second. All four of them are fairly young and should be back in four years when the Rio Games take place. Swimming fans everywhere are already anticipating Franklin winning more medals and becoming the best female Olympian ever. It's inspiring to watch these young women all be so supportive of one another. I cannot wait to see them in Rio.
Women's 4x100m Medley Relay
rank lane
1 6 U.S.A. 3:52.05 WR
2 4 Australia 3:54.02
3 5 Japan 3:55.73
4 8 Russia 3:56.03
5 1 China 3:56.41
6 2 Netherlands 3:57.28
7 3 Denmark 3:57.76
8 7 Great Britain 3:59.46
He closed out his career with an 18th gold, grace, poise, confidence, and humility. Michael Phelps swam his final race and made even more history with the help of his teammates, Matt Grevers, Brendan Hansen, and Nathan Adrian.
Ryan Lochte spoke of how he would miss swimming against Phelps. Missy Franklin admired watching how beautiful Michael is when he swims and how much she will miss him. Allison Schmitt was able to train with Phelps and she's become a close friend; she felt inspired by Phelps and how dedicated he has been to the sport of swimming over all these years.
This night, August 4th, 2012, was truly the end of an era.
Men's 4x100m Medley Relay
rank lane
1 4 U.S.A. 3:29.35
2 3 Japan 3:31.26
3 6 Australia 3:31.58
4 5 Great Britain 3:32.32
5 1 Hungary 3:33.02
6 7 Germany 3:33.06
7 2 Netherlands 3:33.46
8 8 Canada 3:34.19
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