Beijing 2008: Olympics Control Center

Swimming (Men’s): In the 200 meter backstroke semi-finals, Ryan Lochte and Aaron Peirsol reigned. In the 200 meter individual medley semi-finals, Lochte and Michael Phelps ruled. Both showdowns should be epic.

Swimming (Women’s): In the women’s one hundred meter freestyle semi-finals, Natalie Coughlin registered victory. Libby Trickett finished ninth. However, she advanced via a disqualification. Trickett will not struggle again. In the final, she will medal.