Sunday, Day 3 Of The London 2012 Games: What's On Tap
(0) (0) The first full day of Olympic competition brought moments of tense excitement, in the pool and on the archery course, among other places. But it's also time to look ahead to Sunday, which promises a day for swimming, as well as women's gymnastics, which begins qualifying rounds.
The Torch is NPR's Olympics blog, where we shine a light on interesting news and analysis from the London 2012 Games.
| Medals | |||||
| Country | Total | ||||
| China | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | |
| Italy | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |
| United States | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Japan | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| Australia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Kazakhstan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Russia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Colombia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
Copyright © 2012 by STATS LLC.
All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.
|
NZL - AUS 
Copyright © 2012 by STATS LLC.
All rights reserved.
All rights reserved.
The Torch
Cyclist Vinokourov Wins Gold Medal In Men's Road Race(1) (4)
Alexander Vinokourov of Kazakhstan won the gold medal in
the men's cycling road race Saturday, edging Rigoberto Uran of Colombia
in a late sprint. The medal completes a vindication for Vinokourov, 38,
who was suspended for doping back in 2007.
The Torch
London's Opening Ceremony Gets Rave Reviews; NBC, Not So Much(63) (9)
The London Olympics are in full swing, after an opening
ceremony Friday that was chock-full of historic and cultural imagery
drawn from Britain's past. Critics are gushing over Queen Elizabeth's
role in the spectacle — along with James Bond. But there is room for
debate — especially among viewers here in the U.S.
The Torch
Let's Catch Up: American Vollmer Sets Olympic Record; First Medals Are Won(4) (1)
U.S. swimmer Dana Vollmer set new Olympic and U.S.
records in her 100m butterfly qualifying heat this morning. And this
afternoon, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte will swim in the final of the
400m individual medley.
How Kenya Builds The Fastest Humans On Earth(9) (6)
Many of the world's best marathoners come from a highland
region where they run along mountainous dirt roads at 8,000 feet above
sea level. They're competing for Olympic gold, but real gold inspires
them, too.
Monkey See
The Opening Ceremonies In London: From The Industrial Revolution To Voldemort(104) (36)
July 27, 2012 The London
Olympics opened Friday with a ceremony that was full of spectacle and
pride and, unfortunately, some not-so-good television commentary.
The Torch
A Raucous, Riotous And Audacious Opening Ceremony (24) (6)
July 27, 2012 Danny Boyle managed to blend a cacophonous medley of ingredients into something that worked.
The Day In Photos: Summer Olympics 2012(2) (2)
July 27, 2012 Daily photo galleries from the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
The Torch
As It Happened: The London Olympics' Opening Ceremony (51) (8)
July 27, 2012 Film-director Danny Boyle is kicking off the Olympic games with a dazzling and very English opening show.
The Torch
Danny Boyle's 'Warm-Up Act' Opens The Summer Games(3) (2)
July 27, 2012 The London
Olympics' opening ceremony is a "show," director Danny Boyle says, that
celebrates Britain, from the Industrial Revolution to its music and
literature — even its socialized medicine. There's also time for
thousands of athletes to enter Olympic Stadium. "We don't get lost in
show business," Boyle says.
The Torch
London Olympics: Watching The Opening Ceremony, And This Weekend's Events(10) (2)
July 27, 2012 The London 2012
Summer Games are set to begin in earnest, with today's opening ceremony
kicking off a weekend of gold-medal competitions. But if you're in
America and hope to watch the ceremony live, you'll be disappointed: NBC
is tape-delaying its broadcast until Friday night.
No comments:
Post a Comment