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Two Americans stole the show Friday night. Gary Hall Jr. and Anthony Ervin won the 100-meter freestyle, touching the wall together in 21.98 seconds to share the gold. The Flying Dutchman Pieter van den Hoogenband, who was swimming for his third gold of these Games, settled for the bronze. Two-time defending champion Alexander Popov of Russia finished sixth.
Hall celebrates victory with family, doctor
Bennett wins 800; Swede upsets Klim
Results:Sept. 22 | Swimming
Day at a Glance: Not so fast
Photo Gallery: Expressions of the Day
Quiz: Men's swimming
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With ease
Marion Jones and Maurice Greene strolled to early-round victories in the 100 meters as track and field events began. Arsi Harju of Finland won gold in the men's shot put.
10 Questions: Jones | Freeman
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No repeat
Defending Olympic 100-meter champion Donovan Bailey couldn't overcome a nasty case of the flu and failed to qualify in the 100 meters.
Just Checking In: John Capel
Head Games: Ato Boldon
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