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Olympics swimming, gymnastics see highs, lows

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Missy Franklin of the U.S. wipes her eyes as she poses with her gold medal after winning the women’s 100m backstroke. Reuters
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Franklin smiles after taking the gold. Reuters
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Michael Phelps reacts after winning his men’s 200m butterfly semi-final. Reuters
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Matthew Grevers of the U.S. poses with his gold medal after winning the men’s 100m backstroke. Reuters
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Grevers, left, and Nick Thoman celebrate their gold and silver medals. ZUMA24.com
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John Orozco of the US reacts after the end of the Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Team final. Getty Images
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Samuel Mikulak of the US competes on the pommel horse. Getty Images
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Orozco competes on the pommel horse. The US finished fifth, a step back from its third-place finishes at the 2008 Olympics and 2011 world championships. Getty Images