For the readers that are living under a rock, the Olympics ended yesterday with a grand closing ceremony. But now to the nitty gritty, the standings. USA led the medal race with 110 medals to China's 100. However, China beat the U.S. for gold medals with 51 to 36.

Notables:

  • Team USA wins gold for Men's and Women's Basketball
  • Michael Phelps went 8 for 8 (all gold), 7 of which breaking world records
  • Team USA wins gold for Men's and Women's Beach volleyball
  • Gold for USA in Women's 4 x 400m relay
  • Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson winning 9 (combined) medals in gymnastics
  • Aaron Peirsol, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte, and Rebecca Soni all won individual gold
  • Venus and Serena Williams won gold for Women's Doubles in Tennis
  • Team USA wins gold in Men's Volleyball
  • Dara Torres wins Silver

You might say why did I only list golds (besides Dara Torres), thats because Mr. Swagger only deals with the best. Dara Torres is an exception, she's 41 years old and absolutely amazing. Also, Usain Bolt is ridiculous, go to www.edthesportsfan.com to read more on him.

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