USC alum Rebecca Soni solidified her position as the world's best breaststroker by setting her second world record (2:19.59) in as many days en route to a gold medal in the 200m final. She is the first ever woman to repeat as Olympic champion in a breaststroke event.
Soni also won the Trojans first individual gold medal of London 2012. Her career medal haul sits at four with a gold and silver in each of the last two Olympics.
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The USC medal count now stands at six with two gold, two silver and two bronze.
The other drama of the day unfolded on the beach as Jennifer Kessy and April Ross were pushed to the brink against Spain. The beach volleyball duo worked overtime to win the match 19-17 in the third set and the group with a 3-0 record.
(Photo of Kessy via USA Volleyball)
They advanced to the elimination bracket, which features 16 teams in pursuit of a medal. Their next match date, time and opponent are still to be determined.
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Finally, USA Water Polo defeated Great Britain 13-7 and Shea Buckner notched his first Olympic goals. Team USA sits atop the group with six points.
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Soni also won the Trojans first individual gold medal of London 2012. Her career medal haul sits at four with a gold and silver in each of the last two Olympics.
Click here for more on Soni's masterpiece!The USC medal count now stands at six with two gold, two silver and two bronze.
The other drama of the day unfolded on the beach as Jennifer Kessy and April Ross were pushed to the brink against Spain. The beach volleyball duo worked overtime to win the match 19-17 in the third set and the group with a 3-0 record.
(Photo of Kessy via USA Volleyball)
They advanced to the elimination bracket, which features 16 teams in pursuit of a medal. Their next match date, time and opponent are still to be determined.
Click here for more on Kessy/Ross overcoming two match points against.
Finally, USA Water Polo defeated Great Britain 13-7 and Shea Buckner notched his first Olympic goals. Team USA sits atop the group with six points.
Click here for the day's water polo recap.
The day belonged to Rebecca Soni, a two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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