1 of 12 — U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps (bottom) of the United States and Ryan Lochte (center) compete in the Men's 200m Individual Medley final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.. Phelps placed first and Lochte placed second.
U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps (bottom) of the United States and Ryan Lochte (center) compete in the Men's 200m Individual Medley final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.. Phelps placed first and Lochte placed second.
2 of 12 — The Phelps family cheers for Michael during the Men's 200m Individual Medley final.
The Phelps family cheers for Michael during the Men's 200m Individual Medley final.
3 of 12 — U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas competes on the balance beam in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final.
U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas competes on the balance beam in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final.
4 of 12 — Russian gymnasts Aliya Mustafina (left) and Victoria Komova wait for the final scores to be announced in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final. Mustafina placed third and Komova placed second.
Russian gymnasts Aliya Mustafina (left) and Victoria Komova wait for the final scores to be announced in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Individual All-Around final. Mustafina placed third and Komova placed second.
5 of 12 — The U.S. rowing team leads the Netherlands team during the Women's Eight final. The U.S. placed first.
The U.S. rowing team leads the Netherlands team during the Women's Eight final. The U.S. placed first.
6 of 12 — The U.S. rowing team throws their cox Mary Whipple into the water as they celebrate during the medal ceremony.
The U.S. rowing team throws their cox Mary Whipple into the water as they celebrate during the medal ceremony.
7 of 12 — U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni competes in the Women's 200m Breaststroke Final. Soni set a new world record time of 2:19.59 for the event.
U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni competes in the Women's 200m Breaststroke Final. Soni set a new world record time of 2:19.59 for the event.
8 of 12 — Tyler Clary of the United States celebrates after winning the gold in the Men's 200m Backstroke final.
Tyler Clary of the United States celebrates after winning the gold in the Men's 200m Backstroke final.
9 of 12 — Kayla Harrison of the United States (in white) and Gemma Gibbons of Great Britain compete in the women's 78 kg judo.
Kayla Harrison of the United States (in white) and Gemma Gibbons of Great Britain compete in the women's 78 kg judo.
10 of 12 — Russia's Tagir Khaibulaev celebrates after winning the men's 100kg judo contest final match.
Russia's Tagir Khaibulaev celebrates after winning the men's 100kg judo contest final match.
11 of 12 — Great Britain posts a new world record time during Men's Team Pursuit Track Cycling Qualifying event.
Great Britain posts a new world record time during Men's Team Pursuit Track Cycling Qualifying event.
12 of 12 — Kate Middleton and Prince William celebrate after Great Britain's performance in the cycling event.
Kate Middleton and Prince William celebrate after Great Britain's performance in the cycling event.
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American gymnast Gabby Douglas has won her second Olympic gold medal of the London Summer Games, winning the individual all-around event to match her performance anchoring the U.S. team's gold-medal performance earlier this week. Teammate Aly Raisman finished fourth.
It's hard to find a discipline that Team USA has dominated more than the women's sabre. The team is anchored by two-time medalist Mariel Zagunis. But there's no way the Americans — or any team — can win a women's sabre medal in this year's Olympics. Because there isn't one.
Michael Phelps has won the men's 200-meter individual medley at the 2012 Summer Games, winning his 20th Olympic medal — and his first individual gold medal in London. And Rebecca Soni won the women's 200-meter breaststroke, in a race she led from the start. Tyler Clary won gold in the 200m backstroke.