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Phelps puts another Olympics first in his legacy, Gabby Douglas takes gold

By Laura Smith-Spark and Steve Almasy, CNN
August 3, 2012 -- Updated 0130 GMT (0930 HKT)
The U.S. men's basketball team celebrates winning the gold medal after defeating Spain on the final day of the London 2012 Olympics on Sunday, August 12. The U.S. men's basketball team celebrates winning the gold medal after defeating Spain on the final day of the London 2012 Olympics on Sunday, August 12.
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • NEW: Team USA scores record 156 points, wins by 83
  • Phelps adds to legend with history-making win in the 200-meter individual medley
  • Gabby Douglas wins the women's all-around gymnastics gold, but Aly Raisman misses out
  • Britain's cyclists take gold in the men's team sprint final, set another world record

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London (CNN) -- Michael Phelps wasn't done making Olympic history. On Thursday, he became the first man to win the same individual event in three consecutive Olympics with a strong performance in the men's 200-meter individual medley.

Phelps led from the first leg of butterfly, his specialty, until he touched the wall more than half-second ahead of teammate Ryan Lochte, who just a half-hour earlier had taken a bronze medal in the 200-meter backstroke.

"Even though Ryan had that 200 back before, I knew he was going to be tough. I kind of wanted to push the first 100 as much as I could just to kind of see what would happen," Phelps said.

Phelps extends record breaking spree with first individual gold in London

Phelps, who will retire after the Olympics, made history this week when he became the Olympian with the most medals, surpassing Soviet gymnast Larisa Latynina's record of 18. The Baltimore native now has 20 medals: 16 golds, two silvers and two bronzes.

LeBron James, left, and Kobe Bryant watch the men's basketball preliminary round match on Thursday, August 2 in London. Check out Day 5 of competition from Wednesday, August 1. The Games ran through August 12. LeBron James, left, and Kobe Bryant watch the men's basketball preliminary round match on Thursday, August 2 in London. Check out Day 5 of competition from Wednesday, August 1. The Games ran through August 12.
Day 6: The best photos of the Olympics
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Michael Phelps shows off his gold medal from the 200-meter Individual medley at the London Olympics on Thursday, August 2. It was his 20th career medal.