Monday, July 30, 2012

U.S. wins two swimming golds as young stars shine

South Africa's Cameron Van der Burgh celebrates after breaking the world record in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the London Olympics on Sunday, July 29. Check out <strong><a href='http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/28/worldsport/gallery/olympics-day-one/index.html'>Day 1 of competition</a></strong> from Saturday, July 28. The 2012 Summer Olympics run through August 12. See all the action as it unfolds here.South Africa's Cameron Van der Burgh celebrates after breaking the world record in the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the London Olympics on Sunday, July 29. Check out Day 1 of competition from Saturday, July 28. The 2012 Summer Olympics run through August 12. See all the action as it unfolds here.
Argentina's Ana Gallay, right, and Maria Virginia Zonta go for the ball during the women's beach volleyball preliminary match against April Ross and Jennifer Kessy of the United States.Argentina's Ana Gallay, right, and Maria Virginia Zonta go for the ball during the women's beach volleyball preliminary match against April Ross and Jennifer Kessy of the United States.
U.S. swimmer Thomas Nick, front, competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke semifinals.U.S. swimmer Thomas Nick, front, competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke semifinals.
Britain's Tom Cleverley, center, vies for the ball with United Arab Emirate's Hamdan Al-Kamali, right.Britain's Tom Cleverley, center, vies for the ball with United Arab Emirate's Hamdan Al-Kamali, right.
Fans of Great Britain cheer during the men's basketball game against Russia.Fans of Great Britain cheer during the men's basketball game against Russia.
Lithuanian forward Linas Kleiza shoots during a preliminary basketball match against Argentina.Lithuanian forward Linas Kleiza shoots during a preliminary basketball match against Argentina.
A general view of the Aquatics Centre on Sunday evening.A general view of the Aquatics Centre on Sunday evening.
Jerry Bengtson of Honduras celebrates after scoring in the team's first-round soccer match against Spain.Jerry Bengtson of Honduras celebrates after scoring in the team's first-round soccer match against Spain.
France's Clement Lefert (standing, from left), Amaury Leveaux and Fabien Gilot celebrate after winning the men's 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay final.France's Clement Lefert (standing, from left), Amaury Leveaux and Fabien Gilot celebrate after winning the men's 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay final.
David Ferrer of Spain plays a forehand shot during the men's singles tennis match against Vasek Pospisil of Canada.David Ferrer of Spain plays a forehand shot during the men's singles tennis match against Vasek Pospisil of Canada.
French swimmer Camille Muffat celebrates after winning the women's 400-meter freestyle final.French swimmer Camille Muffat celebrates after winning the women's 400-meter freestyle final.
Laura Svilpaite of Lithuania competes on the beam during the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.Laura Svilpaite of Lithuania competes on the beam during the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.
Christos Tsakmakis of Greece competes during the men's canoe single slalom.Christos Tsakmakis of Greece competes during the men's canoe single slalom.
Heem Wei Lim of Singapore competes in the floor exercise of the artistic gymnastics women's qualification round.Heem Wei Lim of Singapore competes in the floor exercise of the artistic gymnastics women's qualification round.
Football fans wear masks depicting David Beckham while waiting for the match between United Arab Emirates and Great Britain to begin at Wembley Stadium.Football fans wear masks depicting David Beckham while waiting for the match between United Arab Emirates and Great Britain to begin at Wembley Stadium.
British forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu shoots during the men's preliminary basketball match against Russia.British forward Pops Mensah-Bonsu shoots during the men's preliminary basketball match against Russia.
Britain's Sally Watson, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Japan during the women's field hockey preliminary match.Britain's Sally Watson, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Japan during the women's field hockey preliminary match.
Jingbiao Wu of China takes part in the men's 56-kilogram weightlifting competition.Jingbiao Wu of China takes part in the men's 56-kilogram weightlifting competition.
Italian fencer Diego Occhiuzzi kisses his silver medal after the men's individual saber.Italian fencer Diego Occhiuzzi kisses his silver medal after the men's individual saber.
Germany's Robert Stanjek and Frithjof Kleen are in action in the first Star class race in Weymouth, England.Germany's Robert Stanjek and Frithjof Kleen are in action in the first Star class race in Weymouth, England.
From right, Marianne Vos of the Netherlands, Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain, Kristin Armstrong of the United States and Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia cycle in a downpour during the women's road race.From right, Marianne Vos of the Netherlands, Elizabeth Armitstead of Great Britain, Kristin Armstrong of the United States and Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia cycle in a downpour during the women's road race.
American Kyla Ross competes in the floor exercise in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.American Kyla Ross competes in the floor exercise in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.
Crista Cullen of Great Britain competes against Masako Sato of Japan during a women's field hockey match.Crista Cullen of Great Britain competes against Masako Sato of Japan during a women's field hockey match.
Senegalese players celebrate at the end of the football match against Uruguay in Wembley Stadium. Senegal defeated Uruguay 2-0.Senegalese players celebrate at the end of the football match against Uruguay in Wembley Stadium. Senegal defeated Uruguay 2-0.
Greece's Ioannis Mitakis competes in the Finn class race at Weymouth Harbour.Greece's Ioannis Mitakis competes in the Finn class race at Weymouth Harbour.
Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi, right, celebrates his victory over Romania's Rares Dumitrescu during the men's saber semifinal fencing bout.Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi, right, celebrates his victory over Romania's Rares Dumitrescu during the men's saber semifinal fencing bout.
Sweden's Malin Petersen on Sofarsogood acknowledges the crowd after competing in the dressage event.Sweden's Malin Petersen on Sofarsogood acknowledges the crowd after competing in the dressage event.
U.S. swimmer Dana Vollmer, right, prepares for the women's 100-meter butterfly final. Vollmer went on to win a gold medal and set a world record in the event, becoming the first woman to go under 56 seconds.U.S. swimmer Dana Vollmer, right, prepares for the women's 100-meter butterfly final. Vollmer went on to win a gold medal and set a world record in the event, becoming the first woman to go under 56 seconds.
Becchara Palmer of Australia dives for the ball during a women's beach volleyball preliminary match against Germany.Becchara Palmer of Australia dives for the ball during a women's beach volleyball preliminary match against Germany.
Neymar, left, of Brazil reacts during the men's football match with Belarus' Igor Kuzmenok in Manchester, England.Neymar, left, of Brazil reacts during the men's football match with Belarus' Igor Kuzmenok in Manchester, England.
Fan shield themselves from the rain during the women's team archery event at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.Fan shield themselves from the rain during the women's team archery event at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.
Chinese gymnast Yao Jinnan performs on the beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification round.Chinese gymnast Yao Jinnan performs on the beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification round.
American Alexandra Raisman hugs coach Mihai Brestyan during the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.American Alexandra Raisman hugs coach Mihai Brestyan during the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.
Teammates congratulate Senegal's Moussa Konate after he scores the opening goal against Uruguay in Wembley Stadium.Teammates congratulate Senegal's Moussa Konate after he scores the opening goal against Uruguay in Wembley Stadium.
Francesca Dallape and Tania Cagnotto of Italy compete in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard final at the Aquatics Centre.Francesca Dallape and Tania Cagnotto of Italy compete in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard final at the Aquatics Centre.
Spain's Pau Gasol dunks the ball against China at the Basketball Arena in London.Spain's Pau Gasol dunks the ball against China at the Basketball Arena in London.
Brazil's Hulk leaps over Aleksandr Gutor of Belarus during a first-round group C football match in Manchester.Brazil's Hulk leaps over Aleksandr Gutor of Belarus during a first-round group C football match in Manchester.
Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during their men's singles tennis match.Andy Murray of Britain returns the ball against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland during their men's singles tennis match.
Marianne Vos of the Netherlands celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's road race.Marianne Vos of the Netherlands celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's road race.
Argentina's Luciana Aymar, center, rear, and her teammates cheer after she scored the opening goal during a women's field hockey match between Argentina and South Africa Argentina's Luciana Aymar, center, rear, and her teammates cheer after she scored the opening goal during a women's field hockey match between Argentina and South Africa
Sharleen Stratton and Anabelle Smith of Australia compete in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard final at the Aquatics Centre.Sharleen Stratton and Anabelle Smith of Australia compete in the women's synchronized 3-meter springboard final at the Aquatics Centre.
Ben Ainslie of Great Britain in action during the first Finn class race in Weymouth, England.Ben Ainslie of Great Britain in action during the first Finn class race in Weymouth, England.
Argentina's Rodrigo Quiroga, left, spikes as Australia's team attempts to block during men's volleyball action between Australia and Argentina.Argentina's Rodrigo Quiroga, left, spikes as Australia's team attempts to block during men's volleyball action between Australia and Argentina.
Great Britain's Jennifer Pinches shows her prowess on the beam in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.Great Britain's Jennifer Pinches shows her prowess on the beam in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round.
Poland's Pawel Zagrodnik, left, and Masashi Ebinuma of Japan rest on the mat after their men's under 66-kilogram judo match.Poland's Pawel Zagrodnik, left, and Masashi Ebinuma of Japan rest on the mat after their men's under 66-kilogram judo match.
Sweden's Andreas Nilsson, No. 35 in yellow, scores past Issam Tej and goalkeeper Marouen Maggaiz of Tunisia during a men's handball preliminary match.Sweden's Andreas Nilsson, No. 35 in yellow, scores past Issam Tej and goalkeeper Marouen Maggaiz of Tunisia during a men's handball preliminary match.
South Korea's Bongil Gu, left, and Max Hartung of Germany face off in the men's saber individual fencing round.South Korea's Bongil Gu, left, and Max Hartung of Germany face off in the men's saber individual fencing round.
Sweden's Dalibor Doder jumps to shoot during a men's handball preliminary match between Sweden and Tunisia.Sweden's Dalibor Doder jumps to shoot during a men's handball preliminary match between Sweden and Tunisia.
Italy's Rosalba Forciniti celebrates after winning against South Korea's Kyung-Ok Kim during the women's under 52-kilogram judo match. Italy's Rosalba Forciniti celebrates after winning against South Korea's Kyung-Ok Kim during the women's under 52-kilogram judo match.
Dark skies loom during the men's beach volleyball preliminary match between Brazil and Austria at the Horse Guards Parade in London.Dark skies loom during the men's beach volleyball preliminary match between Brazil and Austria at the Horse Guards Parade in London.
Australia's Lauren Mitchell competes in the floor exercise in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round at North Greenwich Arena.Australia's Lauren Mitchell competes in the floor exercise in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification round at North Greenwich Arena.
Masashi Ebinuma of Japan, in white, competes against Sergey Lim of Kazakhstan in a men's under 66-kilogram judo bout.Masashi Ebinuma of Japan, in white, competes against Sergey Lim of Kazakhstan in a men's under 66-kilogram judo bout.
Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi celebrates his victory over Italian teammate Aldo Montano at the end of the men's saber fencing bout.Italy's Diego Occhiuzzi celebrates his victory over Italian teammate Aldo Montano at the end of the men's saber fencing bout.
The main group of riders passes by the Mall near Buckingham Palace during the women's road race cycling.The main group of riders passes by the Mall near Buckingham Palace during the women's road race cycling.
Belgium's Gaelle Valcke competes against the Kitty van Male of the Netherlands during a women's field hockey match.Belgium's Gaelle Valcke competes against the Kitty van Male of the Netherlands during a women's field hockey match.
Long Chen of China returns a shot against Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand during the men's singles badminton match at Wembley Arena.Long Chen of China returns a shot against Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand during the men's singles badminton match at Wembley Arena.
French center Ronny Turiaf challenges U.S. guard Kobe Bryant during the men's preliminary round Group A match.French center Ronny Turiaf challenges U.S. guard Kobe Bryant during the men's preliminary round Group A match.
Germany's Sideris Tasiadis competes during the men's canoe single slalom.Germany's Sideris Tasiadis competes during the men's canoe single slalom.
French center Kevin Seraphin, No. 4 in blue, fends off a challenger during the U.S.-France preliminary round match.French center Kevin Seraphin, No. 4 in blue, fends off a challenger during the U.S.-France preliminary round match.
Center back Ivano Balic of Croatia jumps to shoot during a men's preliminary handball against South Korea.Center back Ivano Balic of Croatia jumps to shoot during a men's preliminary handball against South Korea.
A gymnast performs on the floor during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.A gymnast performs on the floor during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.
Australian forward Joe Ingles shoots during a men's preliminary round basketball match against Brazil.Australian forward Joe Ingles shoots during a men's preliminary round basketball match against Brazil.
China's Biao Chai, right, and Zendong Guo return a shot against South African competitors during a men's doubles badminton match at Wembley Arena.China's Biao Chai, right, and Zendong Guo return a shot against South African competitors during a men's doubles badminton match at Wembley Arena.
Brazil's Tiago Splitter, left, and teammate Anderson Varejao react after a foul against Australia during the Brazil-Australia men's basketball game.Brazil's Tiago Splitter, left, and teammate Anderson Varejao react after a foul against Australia during the Brazil-Australia men's basketball game.
Australia's Lauren Mitchell competes on the balance beam in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification.Australia's Lauren Mitchell competes on the balance beam in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification.
American Kimberly Rhode competes in the qualification round for women's skeet shooting. Rhodes went on to win a gold medal.American Kimberly Rhode competes in the qualification round for women's skeet shooting. Rhodes went on to win a gold medal.
British fans cheer as Colin Oates of Great Britain defeats Tsagaanbaatar Khashbaatar of Mongolia in the men's under 66-kilogram judo match.British fans cheer as Colin Oates of Great Britain defeats Tsagaanbaatar Khashbaatar of Mongolia in the men's under 66-kilogram judo match.
Nick Thoman of the United States competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.Nick Thoman of the United States competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.
Great Britain's Rebecca Adlington, center, competes in the women's 400-meter freestyle heat at the Aquatics Centre. Great Britain's Rebecca Adlington, center, competes in the women's 400-meter freestyle heat at the Aquatics Centre.
China's Man Zhong celebrates after winning the men's saber individual fencing round against South Korea's Junghwan Kim.China's Man Zhong celebrates after winning the men's saber individual fencing round against South Korea's Junghwan Kim.
Portuguese gymnast Zoi Mafalda Marques de Lima performs on the vault during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.Portuguese gymnast Zoi Mafalda Marques de Lima performs on the vault during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.
France's Camille Lacourt dives in the water before the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.France's Camille Lacourt dives in the water before the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.
Brazil's Anderson Varejao, No. 11 in white, gets fouled by Australia's David Andersen, No. 13, as Anderson teammate Matt Nielsen goes for the rebound during the Brazil-Australia men's basketball game.Brazil's Anderson Varejao, No. 11 in white, gets fouled by Australia's David Andersen, No. 13, as Anderson teammate Matt Nielsen goes for the rebound during the Brazil-Australia men's basketball game.
Cyclists at the start of the women's road race event.Cyclists at the start of the women's road race event.
Germany's Marcus Bohme, left, and Marcus Popp attempt to block a shot from Russia during men's volleyball competition.Germany's Marcus Bohme, left, and Marcus Popp attempt to block a shot from Russia during men's volleyball competition.
France's Camille Lacourt competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.France's Camille Lacourt competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.
Egypt's Sara Mohamed Baraka, right, and Fatma Rashed compete in the women's lightweight double sculls heats for rowing.Egypt's Sara Mohamed Baraka, right, and Fatma Rashed compete in the women's lightweight double sculls heats for rowing.
Camille Muffat of France competes in the women's 400-meter freestyle heat. Camille Muffat of France competes in the women's 400-meter freestyle heat.
Dmitry Lapkes, right, of Belarus does battle with Canada's Philippe Beaudry in a fencing bout Sunday at London's ExCeL arena.Dmitry Lapkes, right, of Belarus does battle with Canada's Philippe Beaudry in a fencing bout Sunday at London's ExCeL arena.
Yamilet Pena Abreu of the Dominican Republic competes in the vault competiton in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification.Yamilet Pena Abreu of the Dominican Republic competes in the vault competiton in the artistic gymnastics women's team qualification.
France's David Larose, in white, and Lasha Shavdatuashvili of Georgia, in blue, face off during the men's half lightweight judo event.France's David Larose, in white, and Lasha Shavdatuashvili of Georgia, in blue, face off during the men's half lightweight judo event.
The festive nail polish of Great Britain's Amy Oliver stands out during the women's team archery elimination match between Britain and Russia.The festive nail polish of Great Britain's Amy Oliver stands out during the women's team archery elimination match between Britain and Russia.
Nigeria's Quadri Aruna serves in his men's singles second-round table-tennis match against Turkey's Bora Vang.Nigeria's Quadri Aruna serves in his men's singles second-round table-tennis match against Turkey's Bora Vang.
The Netherlands' women's field hockey team celebrates a third goal against Belgium.The Netherlands' women's field hockey team celebrates a third goal against Belgium.
Vietnamese gymnast Thi Ngan Thuong Do performs on the beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.Vietnamese gymnast Thi Ngan Thuong Do performs on the beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.
Fans at Wimbledon's Centre Court take shelter from a downpour under a Union Jack umbrella during a rain delay.Fans at Wimbledon's Centre Court take shelter from a downpour under a Union Jack umbrella during a rain delay.
Sri Lanka's Heshan Unamboowe competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.Sri Lanka's Heshan Unamboowe competes in the men's 100-meter backstroke heat.
Australia's Emily Seebohm celebrates after breaking the Olympic record in the women's 100-meter backstroke heat. Australia's Emily Seebohm celebrates after breaking the Olympic record in the women's 100-meter backstroke heat.
Francesco Faraldo of Italy, in blue, reacts after losing against Sugoi Uriarte of Spain, in white, during their men's judo event. Francesco Faraldo of Italy, in blue, reacts after losing against Sugoi Uriarte of Spain, in white, during their men's judo event.
Finland's Lightweight Men's Four take a break from rowing during practice.Finland's Lightweight Men's Four take a break from rowing during practice.
Swimmers warm up with laps prior to competition.Swimmers warm up with laps prior to competition.
An athlete's Olympic rings tattoo is seen during a swimming event.An athlete's Olympic rings tattoo is seen during a swimming event.
Musa Mogushkov of Russia, in white, competes with Azerbaijan's Tarlan Karimov, in blue, during their men's 66 kilogram judo event.Musa Mogushkov of Russia, in white, competes with Azerbaijan's Tarlan Karimov, in blue, during their men's 66 kilogram judo event.
Romy Tarangul of Germany, center in blue, celebrates her win against Natalia Kuziutina of Russia in the women's 52 kilogram judo event.Romy Tarangul of Germany, center in blue, celebrates her win against Natalia Kuziutina of Russia in the women's 52 kilogram judo event.
Aron Palmarsson of Iceland jumps to shoot during the men's preliminaries handball match against Argentina.Aron Palmarsson of Iceland jumps to shoot during the men's preliminaries handball match against Argentina.
Anastasia Zueva of Russia competes in the women's 100 meter backstroke.Anastasia Zueva of Russia competes in the women's 100 meter backstroke.
Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson of Iceland, center in red, prepares to shoot against Argentina during a men's preliminary handball match.Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson of Iceland, center in red, prepares to shoot against Argentina during a men's preliminary handball match.
U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100 meter backstroke.U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100 meter backstroke.
Gaelle Mys of Belgium performs on the beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.Gaelle Mys of Belgium performs on the beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.
Elsa Garcia Rodriguez Blancas of Mexico performs on the balance beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.Elsa Garcia Rodriguez Blancas of Mexico performs on the balance beam during the women's qualification of the artistic gymnastics event.
Britain's Prince Philip, right, and Princess Anne, Princess Royal, left, attend the Dressage phase of the equestrian competition.Britain's Prince Philip, right, and Princess Anne, Princess Royal, left, attend the Dressage phase of the equestrian competition.
Great Britain's Zara Phillips competes with her horse High Kingdom during the Dressage Equestrian eventon.Great Britain's Zara Phillips competes with her horse High Kingdom during the Dressage Equestrian eventon.
Leandro Cunha of Brazil, in white, competes with Pawel Zagrodnik of Poland, in blue, during their men's 66 kilogram judo event.Leandro Cunha of Brazil, in white, competes with Pawel Zagrodnik of Poland, in blue, during their men's 66 kilogram judo event.
Nigeria's Ike Diogu, No. 6 in white, collides with Tunisia's Salah Mejri, No. 15 in red, during their men's basketball game.Nigeria's Ike Diogu, No. 6 in white, collides with Tunisia's Salah Mejri, No. 15 in red, during their men's basketball game.
U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte competes in the men's 200-meter freestyle.U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte competes in the men's 200-meter freestyle.
Guatemalan gymnast Ana Sofia Gomez Porras competes on the balance beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification event.Guatemalan gymnast Ana Sofia Gomez Porras competes on the balance beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification event.
Australia's Jade Close, left, and New Zealand's Emily Naylor, right, compete in field hockey.Australia's Jade Close, left, and New Zealand's Emily Naylor, right, compete in field hockey.
Gonzalo Matias Carou, right, of Argentina attempts to shoot past Asgeir Orn Hallgrimsson, left, of Iceland during the men's preliminaries handball match.Gonzalo Matias Carou, right, of Argentina attempts to shoot past Asgeir Orn Hallgrimsson, left, of Iceland during the men's preliminaries handball match.
Belgian gymnast Gaelle Mys competes on the balance beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification event.Belgian gymnast Gaelle Mys competes on the balance beam during the women's artistic gymnastics qualification event.
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  • NEW: A controversy at men's gymnastics affects the medal winners
  • NEW: The queen's granddaughter stays on course for an equestrian medal
  • A 15-year-old is among the young swimmers to top the medal stand
  • A Saudi Arabian judo competitor is allowed to compete wearing a headscarf

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London (CNN) -- Young stars shone at the Olympic pool Monday as Yannick Agnel of France won his second gold medal of the London Games, American teen sensation Missy Franklin won her first and a 15-year-old Lithuanian stunned the women's 100-meter breaststroke field.

The 20-year-old Agnel, just a day after swimming an amazing anchor leg in leading France to victory in the men's 4x100 meter free style relay, routed the field in the 200-meter freestyle. He beat both silver medalists, Park Taehwan of South Korea and Yang Sun of China, by 1.79 seconds. Ryan Lochte of the United States finished fourth.

Franklin, just 17, swam an American record 58.33 in the 100-meter backstroke, ahead of Australia's Emily Seebohm and Japan's Aya Terakawa. Seebohm led at the halfway point but with the two side-by-side, the young American overpowered her down the stretch. Only 20 minutes earlier Franklin had swum in the 200-meter freestyle semifinals, qualifying for Tuesday's final.

Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte won her country's first swimming medal ever as an independent nation, winning gold in the final medal event of the night, the women's 100-meter breaststroke.

"It's too much for me," the clearly overwhelmed 15-year-old said. "I can't believe it."

Matt Grevers of the United States won the men's 100-meter backstroke.

The hearts of the host nation were broken when teen diving star Tom Daley failed to bring home a medal in the 10-meter synchronized platform event. The 18-year-old and his appropriately-named partner Pete Waterfield finished fourth, with favorites Yuan Cao and Yanquan Zhang of China taking gold.

The disappointment was tempered somewhat by the men's gymnastics team, which took bronze, its first medal in the sport in 100 years. When the results were first announced Great Britain was to get silver, but the fourth-place Japanese team protested a score for one of its gymnasts. The judges upped Kohei Uchimura's mark on the pommel horse, giving Japan 271.952 to Great Britain's 271.711 and Ukraine's 271.526. As many expected, China won the team title, as it did in two of the past three Olympics.

The United States drew level with China for the total number of medals so far, with 17 apiece, but nine of China's are gold, compared with five for Team USA.

In equestrian, Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter Zara Phillips had a good day in Greenwich, where she and Great Britain are in medal contention. As 50,000 people, including Prince William and Prince Harry, watched, Phillips cleared all 28 jumps during the cross-country portion of the team eventing contest. Germany leads the competition, which concludes Tuesday, with Great Britain second and Sweden third.

Meanwhile, a controversy was averted as the International Olympic Committee and the International Judo Federation approved allowing Saudi judo competitor Wojdan Shaherkani to wear her headscarf, Saudi National Olympic Committee spokesman Razan Baker told CNN's Nic Robertson. This year is the first time every nation has sent women athletes to the Olympics. Saudi Arabia was the last nation to agree to send women.

Her first match is on Friday.

SUNDAY'S TOP DEVELOPMENTS

GYMNASTICS:

Tears streamed down the faces of two American gymnasts during qualifications Sunday, but for two very different reasons.

Reigning world all-around champion Jordyn Wieber failed to qualify for the women's all-around final by less than half a point, erupting into tears at the news. She was edged out by teammates Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman, who broke down after learning she would compete in the prestigious all-around competition Thursday.

Wieber's miss sparked debate about a controversial rule that limits each country to sending no more than two gymnasts to the all-around final -- even if a third-place teammate has a higher score than a gymnast who qualifies from another country. Wieber placed fourth overall in qualifications for the 24-competitor event.

The top eight countries, including United States, Russia and China, will fight for the gold medal in the team competition on Tuesday.

SWIMMING:

France beat the United States in the men's 4x100-meter swimming relay on Sunday, with Michael Phelps and the United States taking a silver medal.

The medal was the 17th for Phelps, and put him one behind Larisa Latynina, a Soviet gymnast who earned nine golds, five silvers and four bronzes between 1956 and 1964.

The United States held the lead for three of the four legs, but Agnel caught Lochte just after the turn and pulled away at the end.

"We (swam) the four best guys, and we went out there and we just raced tough," Lochte said. "We came up a little short."

It was payback for the French, who lost in similar style to the United States in 2008.

South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh broke the world record in the 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 58.46 and dedicated his gold medal to Alexander Dale Oen, a world champion from Norway who died of heart failure this year at age 26.

BASKETBALL:

The U.S. men's basketball squad easily won its first game, beating France 98-71.

Kevin Durant led the United States, made up of NBA all-stars and the college player of the year, with 22 points.

"We still have a lot of work to do, but that's the beauty of it all," Durant said. "We're all coming together in such a short time. We're having fun playing. Guys don't worry about points, rebounds, assists; we just want to play to win."

The team will face Tunisia on Tuesday.

Many are hoping to see how this year's American squad stacks up to the legacy of the 1992 U.S. basketball team, known as the Dream Team, which trounced the competition at the Barcelona Games by an average of more than 40 points.

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CNN's Allysen Miller contributed to this report.