London Olympics 2012: Day 13

Aug 09, 2012, 14:29 PM IST
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Members of the Spainsh water polo team pose with their silver medals after they were defeated by the United States in their women's water polo gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Members of the Spainsh water polo team pose with their silver medals after they were defeated by the United States in their women's water polo gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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United States' Abby Wambach, right, and teammate Hope Solo celebrate winning the gold medal during in the women's soccer final against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

United States' Abby Wambach, right, and teammate Hope Solo celebrate winning the gold medal during in the women's soccer final against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Latvia's Janis Smedins, left, and Martins Plavins celebrate with their bronze medals during medal ceremonies at the Beach Volleyball Venue at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Latvia's Janis Smedins, left, and Martins Plavins celebrate with their bronze medals during medal ceremonies at the Beach Volleyball Venue at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Germany's Jonas Reckermann, left, and Julius Brink, right, pose for a photograph after winning the men's gold medal beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Germany's Jonas Reckermann, left, and Julius Brink, right, pose for a photograph after winning the men's gold medal beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Japan soccer players celebrate winning the silver medal after being defeated in the women's soccer final against the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Japan soccer players celebrate winning the silver medal after being defeated in the women's soccer final against the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Brazil's Alison, right, and Emanuel, left, display their silver medals after the men's gold medal beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Brazil's Alison, right, and Emanuel, left, display their silver medals after the men's gold medal beach volleyball match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Britain's Jade Jones celebrates after defeating China's Hou Yuzhuo in their gold medal match in women's 57-kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Britain's Jade Jones celebrates after defeating China's Hou Yuzhuo in their gold medal match in women's 57-kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Members of the Spanish, left, United States and Australian women's water polo team pose on the podium with their medals after following the women's water polo gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Members of the Spanish, left, United States and Australian women's water polo team pose on the podium with their medals after following the women's water polo gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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United States' gold medal winner Christian Taylor, is flanked by silver medal medal winner Will Claye, left, and bronze medal winner Fabrizio Donato from Italy during the ceremony for the men's triple jump during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

United States' gold medal winner Christian Taylor, is flanked by silver medal medal winner Will Claye, left, and bronze medal winner Fabrizio Donato from Italy during the ceremony for the men's triple jump during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Jamaica's gold medal winner Usain Bolt is flanked by his teammates silver medal winner Yohan Blake, left, and bronze medalist Warren Weir during the ceremony for the men's 200-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic.

Jamaica's gold medal winner Usain Bolt is flanked by his teammates silver medal winner Yohan Blake, left, and bronze medalist Warren Weir during the ceremony for the men's 200-meter final during the athletics in the Olympic.

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United States' Carli Lloyd, left, and United States goalkeeper Hope Solo celebrate after winning the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

United States' Carli Lloyd, left, and United States goalkeeper Hope Solo celebrate after winning the women's soccer gold medal match against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Members of the United States women's water polo team celebrate after winning the gold medal match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Members of the United States women's water polo team celebrate after winning the gold medal match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Bronze medalist, Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte, participates in the medals ceremony for women`s final flyweight 51-kg gold medal boxing match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Bronze medalist, Chungneijang Mery Kom Hmangte, participates in the medals ceremony for women`s final flyweight 51-kg gold medal boxing match at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Silver medalist Haley Anderson of the United States reacts during a medals ceremony after the women's 10-kilometer marathon swimming competition at Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

Silver medalist Haley Anderson of the United States reacts during a medals ceremony after the women's 10-kilometer marathon swimming competition at Hyde Park at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

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Cyclists compete in a BMX cycling men's quarterfinal run during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Cyclists compete in a BMX cycling men's quarterfinal run during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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The team from Britain during performs during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

The team from Britain during performs during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

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France's Eugenie Le Sommer, heads the ball against Canada's Lauren Sesselmann, right, during their women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Coventry, England.

France's Eugenie Le Sommer, heads the ball against Canada's Lauren Sesselmann, right, during their women's bronze medal soccer match at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, in Coventry, England.

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Canada's Tonya Verbeek, goes head to head with India's Geeta Geeta during a 55-kg women's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

Canada's Tonya Verbeek, goes head to head with India's Geeta Geeta during a 55-kg women's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

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Egypt's Yasmine Mohmed Rostom performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Egypt's Yasmine Mohmed Rostom performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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The Ukraine's Oleksiy Kasyanov competes in the men's decathlon discus throw event at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium, in London.

The Ukraine's Oleksiy Kasyanov competes in the men's decathlon discus throw event at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium, in London.

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South Korea's Son Yeon-jae performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

South Korea's Son Yeon-jae performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around qualifications at at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

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Germany's Peter Kretschmer and Kurt Kuschela paddle on their way to winning the gold medal men's kayak double 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Germany's Peter Kretschmer and Kurt Kuschela paddle on their way to winning the gold medal men's kayak double 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Um Jieun of South Korea competes against Marwa Amri of Tunisia (in blue) during a 55-kg women's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

Um Jieun of South Korea competes against Marwa Amri of Tunisia (in blue) during a 55-kg women's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London.

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Pakistan's Muhammad Rizwan Jr, and South Korea's Yoon Sung-hoon vie for the ball in their hockey classification match at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Pakistan's Muhammad Rizwan Jr, and South Korea's Yoon Sung-hoon vie for the ball in their hockey classification match at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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Brittany Broben from Australia competes during the women's 10-meter platform diving semifinal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Brittany Broben from Australia competes during the women's 10-meter platform diving semifinal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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Germany's Frnaziska Weber, and Tina Dietze pose with the gold medals then won in the women's kayak double 500m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Germany's Frnaziska Weber, and Tina Dietze pose with the gold medals then won in the women's kayak double 500m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Dominican Republic's Felix Sanchez waits for the baton during a men's 4x400-meter relay heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

Dominican Republic's Felix Sanchez waits for the baton during a men's 4x400-meter relay heat during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

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Winners of the women's kayak single 500m pose on the podium in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics. From left to right, Ukraine's Inna Osypenko-Radomska, silver medal, Hungary's Danula Kozak, gold medal and South Africa's Bridgitte Hartley, bronze.

Winners of the women's kayak single 500m pose on the podium in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics. From left to right, Ukraine's Inna Osypenko-Radomska, silver medal, Hungary's Danula Kozak, gold medal and South Africa's Bridgitte Hartley, bronze.

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Czech Republic's Daniel Havel, and Likas Trefil, bite the bronze medals they won in the bronze medal men's kayak four 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Czech Republic's Daniel Havel, and Likas Trefil, bite the bronze medals they won in the bronze medal men's kayak four 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Norway's Tonje Angelsen reacts after competing in a women's high jump qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

Norway's Tonje Angelsen reacts after competing in a women's high jump qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

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Canada's Damian Warner takes a throw in the discus throw for the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

Canada's Damian Warner takes a throw in the discus throw for the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

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Hungary's Danula Kozak paddles on her way to winning the gold medal in the women's kayak single 500m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Hungary's Danula Kozak paddles on her way to winning the gold medal in the women's kayak single 500m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Germany's Peter Kretschmer, and Kurt Kuschela display the gold medal men's they won in the canoe double 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Germany's Peter Kretschmer, and Kurt Kuschela display the gold medal men's they won in the canoe double 1000m in Eton Dorney, near Windsor, England, at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Russia's Anna Chicherova competes in a women's high jump qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

Russia's Anna Chicherova competes in a women's high jump qualification round during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

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South Africa's swimmers Chad le Clos, with Cameron van der Burgh, poses with his Olympic gold medal during their arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

South Africa's swimmers Chad le Clos, with Cameron van der Burgh, poses with his Olympic gold medal during their arrival at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

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United States' Ashton Eaton, and United States' Trey Hardee compete in a 110-meter hurdles heat in the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

United States' Ashton Eaton, and United States' Trey Hardee compete in a 110-meter hurdles heat in the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

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Chinese Taipei's Li-Cheng Tseng fights Thailand's Rangsiya Nisaisom (in red) during their match in women's 57-kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Chinese Taipei's Li-Cheng Tseng fights Thailand's Rangsiya Nisaisom (in red) during their match in women's 57-kg taekwondo competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

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Japan's Keisuke Ushiro clears a hurdle in a 110-meter hurdles heat in the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.

Japan's Keisuke Ushiro clears a hurdle in a 110-meter hurdles heat in the decathlon during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London.