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robin7
08-09-2008, 01:34 AM
This thread keeps track of major upsets...

#1: Du Li (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/beijing/chn/li+du/227436/;_ylt=AqzVfpLlJIKGETByIFllvV8GqZp4) was denied CHN's first gold in women’s 10m air rifle when the heavy favorite finished fifth and left in tears.

robin7
08-09-2008, 11:27 AM
#2: Japanese double gold medalist Ryoko Tani, who hadn't been beaten in a major international competition since the Atlanta Games in 1996, only grabbed bronze in 48kg Judo.

madbad
08-09-2008, 12:43 PM
#2: Japanese double gold medalist Ryoko Tani, who hadn't been beaten in a major international competition since the Atlanta Games in 1996, only grabbed bronze in 48kg Judo.

Ya, that's HUGE!

Possible one brewing: Sweden women's soccer team (ranked #3) might not qualify for the QF. Depends on the 3rd set of group matches. They're probably done if Canada beats them :)

demolidor
08-10-2008, 08:36 AM
If Canada beats Sweden that's a miracle on it's own already :D

robin7
08-14-2008, 08:22 AM
#3: Federer was beaten by Blake 46 67(2) in QF.

The 12-time Grand Slam champion is out from his 3rd Olympic.