United States

With their historic one-two finish in the all-around competition, Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson had the best showing ever by a pair of U.S. women gymnasts—and remained pals while doing it

Frustrated in the past by the international rule book, the U.S. team, led by reserves Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, has shown the ability to adapt—and to dominate

The U.S. outstroked three-time defending champion Romania to win its first women's eights gold since the Los Angeles Games

Glenn Eller and Vincent Hancock had the Midas touch in leading U.S. marksmen to an impressive haul of six medals—and a windfall at home

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