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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1996
Page
6
A swimmer claimed a fifth individual Olympic gold after a decisive victory in the 200-meter backstroke on Thursday, setting a new record. The triumph underscored a standout performance highlighting speed, form, and consistency on the Olympic stage.
US pair Karen Kraft and Missy Schwen trailed Australian duo Mega Still and Kate Slatter through 1,000 meters before seizing the lead with 750 meters left to win by a half length and reach Saturday's Olympic final. Kraft from San Mateo and Schwen were favored to claim gold.
At 7 30 p m Olympics coverage and Atlanta vs Rochester soccer on SportSouth and Braves at Giants baseball on TBS 8 p.m. update. Mariners? Note this listing shows Atlanta Rochester Soccer Braves Giants cross network schedule.
Aiken Post 26 defeated Sumter Post 15 16-9 at Riley Park to sweep the series and reach the American Legion state championship, led by Kirby Langley’s 4-for-5 night and a 10-run fourth/fifth inning surge. The win sets up a best-of-7 final with Greer starting Tuesday with Game 1 to be announced.
Janet Evans bade farewell in her final Summer Games while rivals and friends shared emotional goodbyes. Gary Hall Jr and Alexander Popov renewed ties in sprint events, with Popov edging Hall in the 50 meter free. Disputed boxing decisions darkened U S hopes as Zahir Raheem and Fernando Vargas each felt they were robbed in tight losses. The U S 800 relay set an Olympic record to cap a gold haul as Cuba beat the U S in a dramatic five set volleyball clash.
In Atlanta Podkopayeva claims the all around gold with a 9.887 as Dawes and Miller slip on the floor. Gogean earns silver with Amanar and Milosovici sharing bronze. Americans finish no medals in all around after team gold. Miller eighth, Dawes 17th, Moceanu ninth, Dawes slips out of bounds on floor.
Aiken's Hugh Royer III and John Cook share first-round lead at the CVS Charity Classic in Sutton Massachusetts after firing six under par 65s. Bruce Fleisher also sits atop the leaderboard as players cope with fatigue and a softer early dew on the Pleasant Valley course. Royer notes an afternoon nap as his only treatment for persistent tiredness, while Cook describes early-season slump and renewed motivation.
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