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Americans Win Group B Opener

Foluke Akinradewo and the United States women's volleyball team spiked their way to a three sets to one win over South Korea. (Kirill Kudryavtsee/AFP/GettyImages)

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The 2012 London ... The Fans are Ready, So are the Athletes

Over 10,000 athletes from 204 nations are competing in the Games of the XXX Olympiad. Saturday was the first full day of action at the London Games. Here's the highlights:

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Lochte Wins 400 ... Beats Michael Phelps

Ryan Lochte won the 400-meter individual medley by more than three seconds, beating his top rival Michael Phelps. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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Phelps Misses th... Finishes fourth in first race

After winning eight golds in Beijing, Michael Phelps missed the podium in an Olympic event for the first time since 2000. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
U.S. Women Top C... Team USA wins by 25

The Americans won their 34th straight Olympic contest, 81-56. (Christian Petersen/Getty)

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Serena Wins Open... Wimbledon Champ Rolls

With First Lady Michelle Obama in attendance, Serena Williams earned a 6-3, 6-1 victory over former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic of Serbia. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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Federer Survives... Overcomes Falla, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3

Top-seeded Swiss star Roger Federer celebrates his victory over Colombia's Alejandro Falla. (Luis Acosta/AFP/GettyImages)

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U.S. Shuts Out C... Guarantee Spot in Quarterfinals

In a game that included 30 fouls, the Americans triumphed 3-0. Abby Wambach scored once again. (Stanley Chou/Getty)

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U.S Men's Archer... Earn First Medal for U.S.

American Jacob Wukie takes aim during the final match against Italy. The Italians grabbed the gold on their final shot. (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty)

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U.S. Takes Charg... Strong Start

Jonathan Horton and the U.S. men's gymnastics team hold the lead after two rounds of competition. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

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Britain Surprise... Defending the Home Turf

Great Britain defeated defending Olympic and world champion China in the opening session of the men’s gymnastics qualifier. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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Coughlin Earns 1... Captures Bronze in 4x100-meter freestyle relay

Natalie Coughlin tied Dana Torres and Jenny Thompson for most career medals by an American woman with 12. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

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Keep It Going Back-to-Back Gold Medalists Open with Win

Misty May-Treanor enjoyed her first-round match women's beach volleyball match. May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh defeated Australia, 2-0. (Daniel Garcia/Getty)

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Above and Beyond Americans Win Group B Opener

Foluke Akinradewo and the United States women's volleyball team spiked their way to a three sets to one win over South Korea. (Kirill Kudryavtsee/AFP/GettyImages)

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