London Olympics | Day Six
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant of the United States’ basketball squad relax on the bench during a blowout against Nigeria. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
It was another day of records, surprises and celebration of the Olympic spirit.
Tyler Clary of the United States won the gold medal and set an Olympic record in the men’s 200m backstroke. Ryan Lochte earned a bronze medal in the event. (Adam Pretty / Getty Images)
U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni celebrates after winning the women’s 200m breaststroke, setting a world record at 2:19:59. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Swimmer Michael Phelps smiles as he leaves the pool after winning a gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley. Ryan Lochte finished second for a silver medal. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Gabrielle Douglas poses for photos with her coaches Liang Chow, left, and Martha Karolyi after winning gold in the women’s individual all-around gymnastics final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Gold medal winner Gabrielle Douglas of the United States competes on the beam in the women’s individual all-around gymnastics final. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
United States’ Kayla Harrison holds back tears as the national anthem plays during her judo gold medal ceremony. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
China’s Chen Long almost falls over backward while trying to make a shot against Denmark’s Peter Gade in a men’s singles badminton quarterfinal match. (Saurabh Das / Associated Press)
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The United States rowing team throws their coxswain in the water, as is tradition after a win. They were celebrating a gold medal victory in the women’s eight rowing final in Windsor. (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)
Victoria Azarenka of Belarus celebrates after defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany in the quarterfinals of women’s singles tennis. (Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)
Jessica Fox of Australia works her way through the whitewater to a bronze medal in the women’s kayak single slalom. (Alexander Hassenstein / Getty Images)
From left, Italy’s Elisa Di Francisca, Iliara Salvatori, Arianna Errigo and Valentina Vezzali do a crazy dance to celebrate winning gold in the women’s team foil finals against Russia. (Alberto Pizzoli / AFP / Getty Images)
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United States’ Stuart McNay and Graham Biehl, foreground, are smashed by a wave during rough seas while competing in the 470 class sailing race. (Bernat Armangue / Associated Press)
Geraint Thomas, Steven Burke, Edward Clancy and Peter Kennaugh (from left) of Great Britain post a world record time during men’s team pursuit track cycling qualifying. (Cameron Spencer / Getty Images)