Crowd Falls for Taama Despite Hoop Howler

Despite ruining her medal chances with a catastrophic error during her performance of the hoop, Shiren Taama of Egypt won the audience’s hearts in Wednesday’s Women’s Overall Rhythmic Gymnastics competition.

Polo Buddies Pool Knowledge

Aussie water polo players Nick Falzon and Tim Hamill have been poolmates for 12 years.

Track Twins Aim for Joint Gold

Identical twins Mikele and Melisa Barber took a break from training to watch the Men’s 100m yesterday at the NOSC Stadium. The student sisters from South Carolina University in the U.S.A. will race together tomorrow in the 4×400m relay final.