Lifting 545 Pounds Over His Head for Olympic Gold

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/08/07/sports/olympics/weighlighting.html?hp



Behdad Salimikordasiabi of Iran

USA Basketball Wins GOLD

The USA defeated Spain 107-100 in the men's basketball final Sunday, claiming its second consecutive gold medal.

More Olympic Weightlifting FAIL pics

Olympic FAIL

The German Olympic weightlifter had a terrifying moment during the men's snatch, when he couldn't quite stand up out of the squat with 432lb and it came crashing down on his head and neck. People shielded him from the crowd with a sheet as they tended to him. But it didn't take long for Steiner to get up under his own power and wave to the crowd.

Usain Bolt continues his dominance of the 100 meters final with a record 9.63 time