Sunday, August 24, 2008

Day 17- Final day

















The USA men's basketball team wins gold for the first time since 2000 by beating Spain in a very close game 118-107.

The USA men's volleyball team wins gold by beating Brazil 3-1. Coach Hugh McCutcheon overcomes tragedy to win gold for the USA.

The USA men's water polo team wins silver as they lost to Hungary 14-10.

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Final Medal Count

1. USA 36 gold, 38 silver, 36 bronze 110 total
2. China 51 gold, 21 silver, 28 bronze 100 total
3. Russia 23 gold, 21 silver, 28 bronze 72 total
4. Great Britain 19 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze 47 total
5. Australia 14 gold, 15 silver, 17 bronze 46 total

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