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July 31, 2012 09:47 PM

Historic day for USA swimmers in the pool

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USA's Michael Phelps looks back at the scoreboard after his anchor leg in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal. Phelps won his first gold medal of the London Olympics, and his 19th medal during his Olympic career, making him the most decorated medal-winner of all time.
USA's Michael Phelps looks back at the scoreboard after his anchor leg in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal. Phelps won his first gold medal of the London Olympics, and his 19th medal during his Olympic career, making him the most decorated medal-winner of all time. MCT
USA swimmer Ryan Lochte leaves the starting block in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA swimmer Ryan Lochte leaves the starting block in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Ryan Lochte swims the first leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Ryan Lochte swims the first leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Conor Dwyer swims the second leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Conor Dwyer swims the second leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Ricky Berens swims the third leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Ricky Berens swims the third leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Michael Phelps prepares to swim the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Michael Phelps prepares to swim the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Michael Phelps dives into the pool for the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Michael Phelps dives into the pool for the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Michael Phelps swims the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze.
USA's Michael Phelps swims the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. The USA won the gold medal, France the silver, and China the bronze. MCT
USA's Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens cheer on Michael Phelps on the last leg of their gold medal victory race in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
USA's Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens cheer on Michael Phelps on the last leg of their gold medal victory race in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Contra Costa Times/MCT
USA's Michael Phelps celebrates the team's gold medal victory in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
USA's Michael Phelps celebrates the team's gold medal victory in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Contra Costa Times/MCT
USA's Michael Phelps is congratulated by teammates after swimming the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay.
USA's Michael Phelps is congratulated by teammates after swimming the anchor leg of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. MCT
USA swimmer Michael Phelps, left, huddles with relay teammates Ricky Berens, back, Ryan Lochte, right, and Conor Dwyer following their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay.
USA swimmer Michael Phelps, left, huddles with relay teammates Ricky Berens, back, Ryan Lochte, right, and Conor Dwyer following their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. MCT
USA swimmers (left to right) Conor Dwyer, Michael Phelps, Ricky Berens and Ryan Lochte celebrate following their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay.
USA swimmers (left to right) Conor Dwyer, Michael Phelps, Ricky Berens and Ryan Lochte celebrate following their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. MCT
USA's Michael Phelps, from left, Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens celebrate their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
USA's Michael Phelps, from left, Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens celebrate their gold medal victory in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Contra Costa Times/MCT
USA's Michael Phelps shows off his gold medal in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay.
USA's Michael Phelps shows off his gold medal in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Contra Costa Times/MCT
Caitlin Leverenz, of the United States, gets a kiss from her boyfriend, Collin Smith, after winning bronze in the women's 200-meter individual medley.
Caitlin Leverenz, of the United States, gets a kiss from her boyfriend, Collin Smith, after winning bronze in the women's 200-meter individual medley. Contra Costa TimesMCT
The USA's Allison Schmitt swims to a gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle.
The USA's Allison Schmitt swims to a gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle. MCT
USA's Allison Schmitt wins the gold medal in the women's 200m freestyle.
USA's Allison Schmitt wins the gold medal in the women's 200m freestyle. Contra Costa Times/MCT
The USA's Allison Schmitt, right, is congratulated with a hug from Australia's Bronte Barratt following her gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle. Barratt won the bronze medal.
The USA's Allison Schmitt, right, is congratulated with a hug from Australia's Bronte Barratt following her gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle. Barratt won the bronze medal. MCT
The USA's Allison Schmitt waves to supporters as she leaves the pool following her gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle.
The USA's Allison Schmitt waves to supporters as she leaves the pool following her gold medal victory in the women's 200m freestyle. MCT
Bronte Barrat of Australia, Allison Schmitt of the United States, and Camile Muffat of France, from left, pose with their medals in the women's 200m freestyle.
Bronte Barrat of Australia, Allison Schmitt of the United States, and Camile Muffat of France, from left, pose with their medals in the women's 200m freestyle. Contra Costa Times/MCT
The USA's Allison Schmitt celebrates on the medals podium before receiving her gold medal for her victory in the women's 200m freestyle.
The USA's Allison Schmitt celebrates on the medals podium before receiving her gold medal for her victory in the women's 200m freestyle. MCT
The USA's Allison Schmitt waves to supporters as she walks pool side with her gold medal from the women's 200m freestyle.
The USA's Allison Schmitt waves to supporters as she walks pool side with her gold medal from the women's 200m freestyle. MCT
USA swimmer Michael Phelps swims in the men's 200m butterfly. Austria's Dinko Jukic swims at the top. Phelps won the silver medal in the event.
USA swimmer Michael Phelps swims in the men's 200m butterfly. Austria's Dinko Jukic swims at the top. Phelps won the silver medal in the event. MCT
Chad le Clos, of South Africa, celebrates winning the gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly, stunning Michael Phelps of the United States.
Chad le Clos, of South Africa, celebrates winning the gold in the men's 200-meter butterfly, stunning Michael Phelps of the United States. Contra Costa Times/MCT
South Africa swimmer Chad Le Clos, left, celebrates his gold medal victory in the men's 200m butterfly, as USA swimmer Michael Phelps rests to the right behind him. Phelps won the silver medal in the event.
South Africa swimmer Chad Le Clos, left, celebrates his gold medal victory in the men's 200m butterfly, as USA swimmer Michael Phelps rests to the right behind him. Phelps won the silver medal in the event. MCT
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