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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Vergeer defeats DiToro in wheelchair tennis; Pistorius makes his bid for gold(s)




Esther Vergeer beat Daniela DiToro in first round wheelchair tennis play. Vergeer, who has been undefeated in more than five years was, ironically, last beat by DiToro. A photo of the match is shown above left, with Vergeer shown from the back hitting a ball toward DiToro.

In track, Oscar Pistorius finished with 11.16 in the fastest heat to qualify for 100 meters. Three Americans followed him including Jerome Singleton (11.48), Brian Frasure (11.49) and Marlon Shirley (11.77).

DuToit earned her second gold swimming medal in the 100 m freestyle in her quest toward five gold medals.

And the US women's basketball team beat Australia today, with a photo above showing game action, with a US player chasing down the Australian dribbling the ball.

On day two China leads with 28 medals. The US have 8 gold and a total of 17.

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