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Update on suburban athletes in Olympics

Posted August 01, 2012 5:00 am

From left, Conor Dwyer of Winnetka, Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte and Ricky Berens celebrate Tuesday on the medal stand after winning gold in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Associated Press

Today

Ÿ Olympian Sarah Zelenka from Itasca finished just shy of claiming a medal in England this morning. Zelenka, and her partner Sara Henderson, finished fourth in the women's pair rowing event today behind New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain. On TV: 3:45-4 p.m. tape delay, NBC.

Ÿ The U.S. women's water polo team plays Spain after a 14-13 win over Hungary on Monday. Watch for Melissa Seidemann of Hoffman Estates. On TV: Live, 12:20-1:30 p.m. NBC.

Ÿ The U.S. women's basketball team plays Turkey. Watch for Candace Parker (Naperville Central) and Tamika Catchings (Stevenson). On TV: Live, 4-6 p.m., NBC Sports Network.

Results from Tuesday

Ÿ Tuesday was golden for Conor Dwyer of Winnetka (Loyola Academy) and teammates Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps, who swam away with the 4x200 freestyle.

Ÿ The U.S. women's soccer team won its 3rd game of the Olympics, beating North Korea 1-0. Amy LePeilbet, of Crystal Lake, was on the field but Abby Wambach had the game's only score.

Ÿ The Nigerian men's basketball team fell to Lithuania 72-53. Richard Oruche of Bensenville got 4:27 of playing time for Nigeria but didn't score. The 1-1 Nigerians play Team USA Thursday.

From left, Michael Phelps, Conor Dwyer of Winnetka, Ricky Berens and Ryan Lochte celebrate their gold medal Tuesday in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final. Associated Press

From left, Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer of Winnetka, Ricky Berens, and Michael Phelps celebrate their gold medal Tuesday in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final. Associated Press

Sarah Zelenka

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