Ashton Eaton and Trey Hardee’s finish in the decathlon is the first time since 1956 the U.S. has gone 1-2 in the event.
Galen Rupp’s silver medal in the men’s 10,000m is the first medal in the event by an American since Billy Mills’ gold in 1964.
Leo Manzano’s silver medal in the men’s 1,500m is the first medal by an American since Jim Ryun’s silver in 1968.
Sanya Richards-Ross is only the second U.S. woman to win the 400m at the Olympic Games
For the second time in Olympic history Team USA brought home two medals in the women’s 400m in Sanya Richards-Ross (gold) and DeeDee Trotter (bronze).
The two-medal effort by Allyson Felix (gold) and Carmelita Jeter (bronze) in the 200m is the second for the U.S. in that event in Olympic history.
It was the best Team USA finish in the men’s 1,500m since 1936 (second, fourth)
Brigetta Barrett’s silver in the women’s high jump is the first U.S. medal since Louise Ritter won gold in 1988.
TEAM USA MEDAL TABLE
GOLD (9) ALLYSON FELIX (SANTA CLARITA, CALIF.) Women’s 200m (21.88)