Americans top Australia in a comeback at Athens
United States men’s basketball beat Australia 89 to 79 after a fourth quarter rally powered by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Duncan 18, Iverson 16, Marion 16, Wade 12. Team improves to 2-1 in the Olympic group.
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United States Triumphs 89-79 Over Australia in Exhibition
Iverson Marbury and Duncan lead the US with 16 18 and 18 points respectively as the United States defeats Australia 89 to 79. Key contributions come from James and Marion while Bogut Heal and Heal pace Australia in the loss. The US coasted with 34 rebounds and 23 assists to secure the win.
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Peirsol Overturns DQ To Win 200 Back At Olympics
Aaron Peirsol won the 200-meter backstroke after a disputed disqualification was overturned. Michael Phelps claimed his fourth gold, Amanda Beard earned her first individual gold in the 200-meter breaststroke, and Jodie Henry’s win kept an American sweep at bay. The ruling reversal sparked protest from Austria and Britain before FINA upheld bronze for Razvan Florea.
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Americans blank Greece in softball roundup victory
The U S softball team stretched its shutout streak to six and advanced toward a third consecutive gold as they routed Greece 7 0 behind Lisa Fernandez who allowed one hit. Ginny Georgantas got Greece’s only hit and called it the highlight of her life.
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Patterson wins all around in dramatic Olympic finish
Patterson claims the all around gold with a 38.387 total after a final tumbling pass, beating Khorkina by 0.176. Zhang Nan of China takes bronze. Retton’s Bela Karolyi celebrates the historic victory as Khorkina secures silver in a career defining night. Kupets finishes ninth.
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