China fall behind in medals race
- Published: 11 Aug 2012 at 11.48
- Online news: Asia
China dropped further behind the United States on the London Olympics medals table Friday after their first day without a win, as South Korea beat fierce rivals Japan to claim men's football bronze.
China's team celebrate on the podium after winning silver in the team free routine final during the synchronised swimming competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games, on August 10, in London.
With two days of competition left, China were four behind the United States with 37 gold medals to 41, well short of the table-topping 51 they amassed at the Beijing Games in 2008.
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