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Athletics - Rutherford third in Shanghai Diamond League
Olympic long jump champion Greg Rutherford finished third in his first Diamond League meeting of the season in Shanghai. More »
Eurosport - Sat, May 18, 2013 16:25 BSTReuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 2 PM EDT on Friday, May 17
May 17 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 2 PM ET on Friday: - - - - The duty editor is Steve Ginsburg, 202-898-8427 - - - - National Football League More »
Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013 19:00 BSTEquestrian - Wilhelmsson-Silfven cleans up in Munich
Tinne Wilhelmsson-Silfven left German dressage fans deflated as the Swede cleaned up despite a world class field in Munich. More »
Eurosport - Tue, May 14, 2013 17:48 BSTSailing - America's Cup performing full review after Simpson death
The death Andrew "Bart" Simpson in an America's Cup training accident cast a cloud of doubt over the future of the event. More »
Eurosport - Sat, May 11, 2013 07:49 BSTAmerica's Cup performing full review after training death
By Ronnie Cohen SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The death of British yacht-racing champion Andrew "Bart" Simpson in an America's Cup training accident cast a cloud of More »
Reuters - Sat, May 11, 2013 06:05 BSTEquestrian - Munich gets ready for equestrian festival
Munich will play host to some of the world’s best equestrian riders as the competition in the German city celebrates its 30th anniversary this weekend. More »
Eurosport - Fri, May 10, 2013 22:33 BSTAndrew Simpson, UK Olympic Champion, Dies
Officials are investigating the death of Olympic gold medallist Andrew Simpson who died after his yacht capsized in San Francisco Bay during training for the More »
Sky News - Fri, May 10, 2013 16:01 BSTSimpson's death highlights Volvo Ocean Race safety
LONDON (Reuters) - The death of America's Cup sailor Andrew Simpson has brought safety concerns about modern racing vessels sharply into focus but Volvo Ocean Race More »
Reuters - Fri, May 10, 2013 15:57 BSTSailing-Simpson's death highlights Volvo Ocean Race safety
LONDON, May 10 (Reuters) - The death of America's Cup sailor Andrew Simpson has brought safety concerns about modern racing vessels sharply into focus but Volvo More »
Reuters - Fri, May 10, 2013 15:45 BSTAmerica's Cup still the pinnacle, says British Olympic chief
By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - The America's Cup will remain an irresistible lure for the world's top Olympic sailors despite the tragic death of British gold More »
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| Medal | Sport | Event | Athlete |
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| Silver | Handball | Men's Team Handball | |
| Bronze | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 96 kg | Jimmy Lidberg |
| Bronze | Wrestling | Men's Greco-Roman 120 kg | Johan Euren |
| Bronze | Sailing | Men's Laser - One-Person Dinghy | Rasmus Myrgren |
| Gold | Sailing | Men's Star - Keelboat | |
| Silver | Triathlon | Women's Triathlon | Lisa Norden |
| Silver | Shooting | Men's Double Trap (150 Targets) | Hakan Dahlby |
| Silver | Equestrian | Individual Eventing | Sara Algotsson Ostholt |
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| Medal/Final | Handball | Men's Team Handball | Final | France 22 - 21 Sweden |
| Medal/Final | Track & Field | Women's High Jump | Final | See Results |
| Sailing | Women's Elliott 6m - Keelboat | Final | See Results | |
| Medal/Final | Cycling | Women's Cross-Country | Final | See Results |
| Diving | Men's 10m Platform | Preliminary | See Results | |
| Handball | Men's Team Handball | Semifinal | Hungary 26 - 27 Sweden |
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- Total 8
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| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
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