Newsworthy Notes from Tuesday, at the 30th Olympiad in London

Men's Swimming:

Michael Phelps won his 18th Medal by winning the Silver in the 200 meter Butterfly.  Then, the American swimmer won his 19th medal of all time, this time a Gold, as he swam anchor for the US Swimming team as they won the 4x200 meter freestyle relay.

Michael Phelps now stands alone as the winner of more Olympic Medals than anyone in the history of the Modern Olympic Games.


Women's Swimming:

Allison Schmitt of the US wins Gold in the Women's 200 meter Freestyle.


Women's Gymnastics:

For the first time since 1996, the US Women's Gymnastic team has won a Gold Medal.  The US girls trounced their opponents easily as Russia finished second for Silver.


CHINA:  13 Gold; 6 Silver and 4 Bronze.  TOTAL: 23

USA:  9 Gold; 8 Silver and 6 Bronze.        TOTAL: 23

Both Countries have 10 more each then Japan.