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Revenge not on Brazil's agenda, says Marcelo
Brazil left-back Marcelo says his side will not be seeking revenge when they renew acquaintance with Mexico in their second game of the Confederations Cup in … More »
AFP - 12 hours ago
Contador my biggest threat, says Froome
Spain's two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been nominated by race favourite Chris Froome as his biggest threat for this year's edition, which … More »
AFP - 16 hours ago
Brazil government braces for more social unrest
Thousands of Brazilians threatened fresh protests Tuesday over the huge costs of preparations for the World Cup, after the biggest demos 20 years shook Dilma … More »
AFP - 22 hours ago
Brazil drown out protests as Confed Cup opens
At the end of a day dogged by protests, hosts Brazil were left with smiles on their faces after kick-starting the Confederations Cup with a breezy 3-0 win over … More »
AFP - Sun, Jun 16, 2013 9:50 AM AEST
Murray eager to get back in action at Queen's
Andy Murray is confident the frustration of missing the French Open will soon be forgotten as he looks to make a winning return to action at Queen's Club this week. … More »
AFP - Mon, Jun 10, 2013 10:23 AM AEST
Nadal considered French Open 'impossible dream'
Rafael Nadal admitted that making history as an eight-time French Open champion was an impossible dream when he was desperately battling to reboot his career during … More »
AFP - Mon, Jun 10, 2013 5:08 AM AEST
French Open final hit by same-sex marriage protest
The French Open men's final was held up by a flare-carrying protestor on Sunday, who came within just a few feet of defending champion Rafael Nadal, to demonstrate … More »
AFP - Mon, Jun 10, 2013 4:21 AM AEST
Nadal defies protest to win record eighth French Open
Rafael Nadal defied David Ferrer as well as a worrying security breach to become the first man to capture the same Grand Slam title eight times with victory in the … More »
AFP - Mon, Jun 10, 2013 4:03 AM AEST
Emotional Sanchez takes stage, Froome keeps yellow
Spain's 2008 Olympic road race champion Samuel Sanchez won the seventh and penultimate stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Saturday, the 187.5km ride from … More »
AFP - Sun, Jun 9, 2013 12:46 AM AEST
Bolt and Sanchez Vicario to present French Open cups
Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt will present the Coupe des Mousquetaires to the winner of the men's singles title at the French Open on Saturday, the French Tennis … More »
AFP - Fri, Jun 7, 2013 4:18 AM AEST
Latest Spain Medals
| Medal | Sport | Event | Athlete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Basketball | Men | |
| Bronze | Handball | Women's Team Handball | |
| Gold | Sailing | Women's Elliott 6m - Keelboat | |
| Silver | Canoe/Kayak | Men's Kayak Singles 200m | Saul Craviotto Rivero |
| Silver | Taekwondo | Men's Welterweight (68-80 kg) | Nicolas Garcia Hemme |
| Bronze | Synchronised Swimming | Women's Team | |
| Silver | Water Polo | Women | |
| Bronze | Wrestling | Women's Freestyle 72 kg | Maider Unda Gonzalez de Audicana |
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| Event Type | Sport | Event | Stage | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medal/Final | Basketball | Men | Final | Spain 100 - 107 United States |
| Medal/Final | Cycling | Men's Cross-Country | Final | See Results |
| Gymnastics | Rhythmic Gymnastics Group Competition | Final | See Results | |
| Water Polo | Men | Placements | Spain 8 - 14 Hungary | |
| Medal/Final | Track & Field | Men's Marathon | Final | See Results |
| Medal/Final | Track & Field | Women's High Jump | Final | See Results |
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Schedule
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- Medals
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- Rank 21
- Gold 3
- Silver 10
- Bronze 4
- Total 17
- Capital City
- Madrid
- Official Languages
- Castilian Spanish (official)
- National Languages
- Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%, are official regionally
- Total Area
- 194,897 miles² (504,782 km²)
- Population
- 40,491,051 people
Overall Medal Count
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 46 | 29 | 29 | 104 |
| 2 | China | 38 | 27 | 23 | 88 |
| 3 | Great Britain | 29 | 17 | 19 | 65 |
| 4 | Russia | 24 | 26 | 32 | 82 |
| 5 | South Korea | 13 | 8 | 7 | 28 |
| 6 | Germany | 11 | 19 | 14 | 44 |
| 7 | France | 11 | 11 | 12 | 34 |
| 10 | Australia | 7 | 16 | 12 | 35 |