Top 5 Recap: Day 7 at 2012 London Olympic Games
August 9, 2012 | London, UK

Day 6 Full Results | Photos

1. David Rudisha Breaks World Record for Gold!!


David Rudisha finished the perfect season with his incredible solo performance in the men's 800 final today. The Kenyan 800 World leader took the field out in a blazing 24.6 for 200 meters, 49.28 for 400 meters, and an astonishing 1:40.91 for the win and the new world record!  The 2011 World Champion couldn't be matched as he ran away with the gold medal and world record at his first Olympic Games!

Men's 800m results/recap


2. Bolt Makes Olympic History, Jamaican Sweep!

Usain Bolt made history today as he won the 200 final and became the first man in history to complete the 100-200 double at two consecutive Olympic Games. It was a season's best for the Jamaican who ran 19.32 and was followed by fellow teammates Yohan Blake (19.44) and Warren Weir (19.84). 2011 World Champion Blake would have been the only man to seriously contend for the gold medal against Bolt, but the "beast" will have to settle for another silver in these Olympic Games. 

Men's 200 results/recap


3. Eaton and Hardee go 1-2 in Decathlon!


Ashton Eaton backed up his world record this season by winning the men's decathlon in the final event of the 1500 meter run, leaving him with the winning score of 8,869 points and the gold medal over US teammate and 2011 World Champion Trey Hardee. Hardee walked away with a season's best score of 8671.  After failing to finish the competition in Beijing, it was sweet redemption for Hardee to earn a spot on the podium. 

Men's Decathlon results/recap


4. Taylor and Claye go 1-2 in Triple Jump!


It was a big day for triple jump stars Christian Taylor and Will Claye who both went 1-2 in the triple jump to nearly sweep the podium in the final. 2011 World Champion Taylor jumped a season's best of 17.81 to secure the gold medal infront of his teammate Claye who jumped 17.62 for silver. Claye received two medals in these Olympic Games after finishing with bronze in the long jump. 

Men's Triple Jump results/recap


5. Montano Sneaks a Spot in 800 Final

It was a close call for US 800 star Alysia Montano after her fourth place finish in heat 2 of the women's 800 semi-finals. Montano took the field out fast as she usually does, but she was caught on the backstretch by Caster Semenya, Elena Arzhakova, and Janeth Busienei who edged her out for the automatic qualifying spots. By the end of the semi-final heats, Montano could breathe a sigh of relief as her time of 1:58.42 would get her in to the final on Saturday. 

Women's 800 results/recap