Americans blank Japan to stay unbeaten on Olympic softball field
In Athens the United States beat Japan 3 0 to move to 3 0 and extend their Olympic win streak to 73 however a tense eighth inning featured two Japan errors as Cat Osterman shut down the Japanese lineup allowing only one hit and 11 strikeouts while Kelly Kretschman Jenny Topping and Lavieanne Jung delivered the key runs in a dramatic tiebreaker scenario.
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Americans win Olympic silver in gymnastics comeback
In Athens the American men return to the medal stand after a 20 year gap, rallying behind Paul and Morgan Hamm to post 172.933 points on parallel and high bars. They finish second to Japan, which won by 0.888 points as USA Gymnastics president Bob accompanies the triumphant moment.
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United States Earns Its Third Olympic Gymnastics Team Medal
The American team captured a historic bronze at the Olympics, the first since 1932 not affected by a boycott. Bart Conner praised the achievement, while Paul Hamm Blaine Wilson and Jason Gatson delivered high scores on parallel bars and a signature move by Gatson capped the performance.
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Shi Zhiyong Wins First Senior World Gold in 62kg
Shi Zhiyong defeats teammate Le Maosheng and Greek rival Leonidas Sampanis to take the men’s 62kg world title at the Athens championships. Sampanis earns bronze after matching Le’s total of 689 pounds but weighing more, as Shi fails to set a final world record on his last lifts. Sampanis soaks in ovations after lifting, with his young daughter at center stage.
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Underdogs Spark Olympic Drama As Giants Falter
At the Athens Olympics three days in, underdog teams captivate fans. Puerto Rico’s upset over the U S. 92-73 shocks the Dream Team, Iraq reaches quarterfinals after a 4-2 run, and South Africa sets a record in the pool as Bud Greenspan notes the appeal of unlikely winners.
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