• 2008 Gold Medalist and Olympic record holder once again dominated a stacked field to win his second consecutive gold medal in the 100 meter dash, an event considered by many the most prestigious in track. His countryman Yohan Blake finished second, giving Jamaica, the silver medal as well. Blake has actually defeated Bolt a couple times at the World Championships a year ago, in both the 100 and 200 meter events.
• Bolt set the Olympic record, one which he previously owned, with a 9.63 second run.
• On the Women's side, Sanya Richard-Ross made up for her disappointing fade in 2008 by winning the 400 meter dash. Richards-Ross, who is married to former New York Giants DB Aaron Ross, will now have to decide whether her gold medal or Aaron's two Super Bowl rings deserve preferential placement in the family trophy room.
Murray's Sweet Revenge
• Andy Murray got revenge over Roger Federer, in the gold medal match, for his loss during Wimbledon a few weeks prior. This was Federer’s fourth Olympics. The most decorated tennis player of all time has never won a gold medal in singles in any of those games.
• Murray’s straight set domination over Federer, on the same grounds Roger defeated him in June, was a coming out party of sorts for Murray. The British national was again playing in the finals of a major tournament in front of his home crowd. This time, Murray was ready for Federer winning 6-2, 6-1, 6-4.
• Murray benefited from winning 9-straight games over the first and second set to ensure a large lead. He held a 5-2 lead in the third set before losing two straight games for Federer. He was able to, however, squelch the comeback attempt finishing the final game with an ace.
• Americans won gold in the women’s tournament (Serena Williams), the men’s doubles tournament (Mike and Bob Bryan) and the women’s double tournament (Serena and Venus Williams). Murray and his partner Laura Robson won silver in the mixed doubles tournament to Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi of Belarus. Serena Williams is on a dominant run at Wimbledon, having won the singles and doubles a few weeks ago as well as the singles and doubles here at the Olympics. She had also won the doubles title in 2 of the 3 previous Olympics.
Overall Olympics Update
• China has the overall medal lead with 61, with the United States following close behind at 60. China also holds a small lead over the US in terms of gold medals, 30-28. After the US, Great Britain is third overall with 37 medals.
• There are 23 gold medals to be awarded on Monday. 18 more gold medals will be awarded on Tuesday.
Olympic Gold definitely trumps Super Bowl rings!
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