Close call The basketball gold medal didn't come all that easily for the U.S. men, who let France creep within four points with 4 minutes left. Results | Basketball Coverage

Marathon man Gezahgne Abera, a 22-year-old Ethiopian, pulled away over the last two miles to win the men's marathon. Results | Track and Field Results

Gold fix American boxers will go home from an Olympics without a gold medal for the first time since 1948. Results | Boxing Coverage

First-class victory Yugoslavia was relentless in a 25-22, 25-22, 25-20 victory over Russia for its first gold medal in volleyball. Results | Volleyball Coverage

Modern woman Stephanie Cook of Britain caught American Emily deRiel during the last lap of the 3-kilometer run to win the modern pentathlon Results | Modern Pentathlon Coverage

No big medal haul Four years after winning three freestyle gold medals in Atlanta, the U.S. was shut out for the first time since Mexico City in 1968. Results | Wrestling Coverage

Seventh heaven The Hungarians won their record seventh water polo gold medal -- the first since 1976 -- with a 13-6 victory over Russia. Results | Water Polo Coverage