Olympic Games: Day 12 round-up

David Blatt steered Russia into the semi-finals of the Men's Basketball competition following a 83-74 victory over Lithuania.

Blatt, who also coaches Maccabi Tel Aviv, is the last realistic hope of an Israeli winning a medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

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Korzits fails at the final hurdle

Lee Korzits was remarkably composed after seeing her medal hopes crushed at the last.

The three-time world champion held a place in the top two of the 10-day event but failed to impress when it matter most - in Tuesday's medal race.

Korzits told JC Sport: "I'm really disappointed as I've been in medal contention all week. It's really hard to take."

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Bronze for USA star Raisman

Alexandra Raisman was made to sweat before claiming bronze in the women’s individual beam at North Greenwich Arena.

Raisman, 18, appeared to have missed out following her routine after judges placed her fourth with a score of 14.966.

But the American, who won gold in last week’s team event, was promoted into the bronze medal position after an appeal.

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Olympic Games: Day 11 round-up

Alexandra Raisman was made to sweat before picking up her second medal when she claimed bronze in the women’s individual beam at North Greenwich Arena.

But there was heartbreak for Israel's Lee Korzits who missed out in the RS:X medal race in Weymouth in the Women's Windsurfing competition.

Korzits finished nine out of 10 to fall out of medal contention, leaving her sixth overall.

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Raisman basks in Olympic glory

Aly Raisman was bursting with pride after becoming the first Jewish gold medalist of the 2012 London Olympics.

The 18-year-old from Needham, Massechusetts put in two near-faultless performances on the way to steering the USA to the Team gold in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition at the North Greenwich Arena.

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Zinger confident on Israel's Olympics chances

Efraim Zinger is confident Israel’s athletes will come good on week two of the 2012 London
Olympics.

The Head of Delegation was satisfied with performances on the opening week, saying “there were some disappointments and achievements”.

Zinger described Alice Schlesinger’s run in the judo competition as “heroic” and remains quietly confident.

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Olympic Games: Day 10 round-up

Australian sprinter Steven Solomon finished last in the final of the Men's 400m at Olympic Park.

The rookie runner told JC Sport: "I achieved all my goals this week - reaching the final and recording two PBs. I can walk away with my head held high."

Solomon, 19, will also feature in the 4x400m relay.

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Super Solomon reaches 400m final

Australian sprint sensation Steven Solomon reflected on another great run after reaching his first Olympic final.

The 19-year-old from Sydney qualified for Monday night's final as one of the fastest losers after finishing third in his semi-final at the Olympic Stadium.

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Olympic Games: Day 9 round-up

Australian sprinter Steven Solomon was the star turn on Day Nine of the London Olympics.

Steven Solomon, who is 19 and from Sydney, ran a lifetime best to qualify for the Men's 400m final at The Olympic Stadium.

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