Taoufik Makhloufi wins gold in the 1500m after being reinstated to the Games . The Algerian middle distance runner was expelled from the Games on Monday after the International Association of Athletics Federations ( IAAF ) said he did n't give his all in heats for the 800m . Algerian was initially disqualified from Olympics for not trying hard enough in 800m . Australia 's Sally Pearson takes gold in the 100m hurdles in an Olympic record time . - The U.S. women's basketball team defeats China 67-58 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taoufik Makhloufi wins gold in the 1500m after being reinstated to the Games . Algerian was initially disqualified from Olympics for not trying hard enough in 800m . Australia 's Sally Pearson takes gold in the 100m hurdles in an Olympic record time . - The U.S. women's basketball team defeats China 67-58 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.