London 2012 Olympic Champion China wins women´s 10m synchronized platform
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LONDON — Michael Phelps likens his Olympic career to an ice cream sundae. The question, he said before London, was what kind of toppings he’d put on it. Tuesday, we found out: History, layered in silver and gold. He isn’t perfect anymore. That was Beijing. But he is the best there ever was. The medal count says so. His silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, and gold with his teammates in the 4×200 freestyle relay, gave Phelps his 18th and 19th Olympic medals, tying and then surpassing former Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina for earning the most of all time. Phelps, 27, is the suburban Baltimore kid who took up swimming at 7 as an outlet for his energy. He grew up in our living rooms, from a 15-year-old in the 2000 Sydney Games to a submarine sandwich pitchman after his gold rush in China. On Tuesday, his relay teammates staked him to a big lead and Phelps held it. “I started smiling with 20 meters to go,” he said. “It’s the first time I think I’ve ever done that in a race.” In the 200 butterfly, though, the last few meters are what cost him: Phelps glided to the wall, a critical mistake. He copped to it after, admitting it’s a habit he has tried to break. What to watch: Olympics Day 5 American fencer Mariel Zagunis looks to win her third straight gold in sabre and Beijing champ Kristin Armstrong looks to defend her time trials title against Evelyn Stevens. Here’s what were watching on Day 5. Men’s Gymnastics All-around — Kohei Uchimura is the man to beat after taking …
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