Current Trojan Haley Anderson broke new ground for an American by earning silver in the swimming marathon 10K this morning. The senior charged down the leaders in the final 1000m and nearly stole gold, but a photo finish placed her in second.
"I'm disappointed I didn't win gold, but I gave it everything I had," Anderson said. "I'm happy with the result."
(Anderson left on the medal podium via Getty Images)
The six lap grind around the Thames was a new experience for Anderson who earned All-American honors as a junior in the pool. USC alum Ous Mellouli, who already took bronze in the 1500m freestyle, will compete in the men's open water marathon Friday.
Click here for the full story on Anderson.
While USC is guaranteed to bank some more medals today in women's water polo and women's soccer, Nicole Davis and Team USA women's volleyball reserved a spot on the podium by sweeping Korea in the semifinals. The gold medal match is Saturday.
On the track, Duane Solomon ran the second best time in American history, but it was only good enough for 4th in the record-setting 800m final. And, despite Manteo Mitchell running a leg of Team USA's 4x400m relay on a broken fibula, USC teammates Josh Mance and Bryshon Nellum pulled the Americans into the final.
"I'm disappointed I didn't win gold, but I gave it everything I had," Anderson said. "I'm happy with the result."
(Anderson left on the medal podium via Getty Images)
The six lap grind around the Thames was a new experience for Anderson who earned All-American honors as a junior in the pool. USC alum Ous Mellouli, who already took bronze in the 1500m freestyle, will compete in the men's open water marathon Friday.
Click here for the full story on Anderson.
While USC is guaranteed to bank some more medals today in women's water polo and women's soccer, Nicole Davis and Team USA women's volleyball reserved a spot on the podium by sweeping Korea in the semifinals. The gold medal match is Saturday.
On the track, Duane Solomon ran the second best time in American history, but it was only good enough for 4th in the record-setting 800m final. And, despite Manteo Mitchell running a leg of Team USA's 4x400m relay on a broken fibula, USC teammates Josh Mance and Bryshon Nellum pulled the Americans into the final.
Mance hands off the baton via Los Angeles Times.
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